Moose is an 8-month-old, athletic, cuddly Ridgeback mix looking for a patient and very affectionate family of his own. He’s one of our alumni pups, and his family’s circumstances have changed, so we’re helping him find a new forever home. Moose is a big cuddler who is very attuned to his people and loves being close to them. He’s athletic and energetic, a natural on runs and off-leash hikes, where he stays close to his person. He can also be very calm when it’s time to settle. Training: Moose is potty trained and crate trained. He knows sit, stay, heel, go to place, leave it, and recall, and he waits for permission to eat. He was trained as a service dog prospect and learned tasks like deep pressure therapy and crowd management. He didn’t pass his public access test because he gets nervous around strangers in public, so he isn’t a fit for someone who needs a public-access service dog. He would be a wonderful, affectionate companion at home. Moose is very good with other dogs and cats, and a home with another dog or a multi-animal household would be wonderful for him. What Moose needs: - A patient, confident handler. Moose can be skittish around people he doesn’t know and sometimes barks at them. He warms up with time and gentle introductions, and his confidence grows around dog friends. - Help with separation anxiety. He can cry when left alone, in another room, or in a vehicle, though he’s sometimes fine on his own. He’d do best with someone home much of the day, or a family with multiple dogs. He has a lot more confidence around dog friends! - Active people. He’s a high-energy working-type breed mix who needs daily exercise and a job to do. - Food awareness. He’s very food motivated and will eat almost anything he can reach. He’s respectful of belongings and doesn’t destroy clothes, shoes, or household items, but food should be kept out of reach!