Milo

FOSTER LOCATION = OTTAWA ** Please DO NOT apply if you have no experience with behavior issues**; specifically, dogs who can bite people and get defensive easily. Milo is quite the little force of nature. He is a high-energy little boy who really needs an experienced owner. He has had some biting tendencies in the past, mostly over resources and being groomed and handled, so caution in these areas is needed. Milo has made huge progress while in foster care and he is thriving, so we need a committed person or family (no kids under 18) that will continue the same path and help him continue to be his best self. Milo was raised on pee pads and subsequently is not fully house trained. He thinks soft surfaces are his toilet and will not reliably ask to go out, and he will also bury his business in the bedding of his pen or crate (if given bedding). We are treating him like a puppy and taking him out on frequent potty breaks and he is crated when unsupervised. Milo loves to eat, and he came into care quite chunky. He has now lost a total of 5 pounds and is in great shape, but he is on a strict diet and exercise regimen. Keeping his weight down is also very important as he has a deformity in his front leg. There is some mild arthritis in that leg, for which he takes some natural supplements. However, as he ages, he may need stronger meds if the arthritis progresses. Having said that, this sure doesn’t slow him down! Milo would do best in a detached house as he can be vocal and an apartment or attached housing would not be suitable for him. A fenced yard is not mandatory but would be fun for him to play his favorite game, which is fetch! If you are an active person looking for a fun little companion with some quirks, this guy might be the buddy you have been looking for! Milo would do best with a single person or couple with no kids, who don’t get a lot of visitors or want an overly social dog.