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Apache is a strikingly handsome Lab/Catahoula
Leopard Dog mix. At just ten months old, he is ready to find his forever
home with knowledgeable people experienced with the psychology of working
dogs. Young Labs are well known to be physical and highly energetic,
but the less well known Catahoula, while at least as energetic, is a
lot more dog. "Because of their working background, Catahoulas
require constant mental stimulation and hard physical exercise to be
good companions. One to two hours DAILY of running or hard play is just
the beginning. Also, Catahoulas must have obedience training - they are
an assertive breed and can quickly take over a household if given the
chance. Catahoulas are intelligent, loyal, independent, protective and
highly entertaining! Most people who are ‘owned’ by these
dogs would never have another breed.”* “Catahoula Leopards
are extremely agile and athletic, territorial, protective of ‘their
property’. They are more primitive psychologically than most breeds
and need consistent obedience reinforcement. The owner must…stay
in control at all times, but still be loving to the dog. Very loyal,
loving, intelligent and independent...they really think for themselves.”**
In his most recent home, Apache found the perpetual motion and noise
level of young children to be unnerving, so children in his new home
should be over the age of ten. Apache is a shy boy who doesn’t
blindly trust strangers. His new owners will need to help him catch up
on socialization outside the home slowly and gently, at his own pace.
This takes patience and kindness, but the result will be a happy and
confident dog with a justifiably proud owner. Adopters will receive a
discounted rate at our canine education classes, which will help to build
a nice bond quickly so that they and Apache can get on with his real-world
education. Attendance is highly recommended. Other resident dogs may
be okay with an introduction first. Apache has no experience with cats.
*Catahoularescue.com
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