Benji is a 6-month-old male American Bulldog cross Labrador. He’s a good-looking black and white pup, with a pleasant disposition and a penchant for cuddles.
Benji has rapidly grow to be a beloved member of the family, forming shut bonds along with his human household.
Regardless of his younger age, Benji shows a exceptional stage of calmness and maturity, preferring to spend his time lounging along with his individuals slightly than participating in typical pet antics, although he does benefit from the occasional romp across the backyard.
He will get alongside properly with different canine, particularly his foster siblings, and he’s fast to study from them throughout coaching classes.
With a eager curiosity in meals, Benji is definitely motivated throughout coaching classes with the precise treats. He tends to hunt reassurance from different canine throughout coaching and remains to be within the strategy of studying, as coaching is an ongoing endeavour for a pet of his age.
Benji is mostly well-behaved however may be reactive in the direction of small, yappy canine, usually barking again at them. He’s additionally a fan of water and enjoys splashing round in puddles or the ocean. Moreover, Benji is comfy with grooming and dealing with, making duties like bathing and cleansing his ears a breeze.
Likes: Sunbathing, taking part in in water, zooming across the backyard, snoozing, meals, cuddles, walks, chewing on toys, and being round individuals, together with strangers.
Dislikes: Cats, birds, loud motorbikes, reactive canine, and being left alone for prolonged intervals.
Benji has had constructive interactions with kids of varied ages, together with toddlers, and is especially mild and calm round them. He’s walked on a harness and lead, although he may be sturdy initially and should show slight leash reactivity in the direction of sure canine.
Whereas not crate-trained, Benji may be left alone for brief intervals with out difficulty, although he prefers the corporate of different canine. He tends to chew on objects like footwear and remotes however responds properly to redirection and the phrase “no.”
Reactive or aggressive behaviour has been noticed in Benji, significantly throughout meal occasions when he could bark and lunge at different canine in the event that they method his meals.
Nevertheless, he’s receptive to coaching treats round different canine and is repeatedly being positively strengthened as a part of his coaching. Benji can also be reactive to livestock and a few canine on lead, although this behaviour will not be indicative of aggression.