The status of *MARBLES was
last posted on 10/07/24 by
Live. Love. Bark.
Male Dog, Catahoula Leopard Dog
Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed (Short Coat)
Description:
Marbles has had a ruff go of things, but that has already started to turn around for him. Adopted as a puppy, Marbles didnât get a ton of socialization nor training so he was a bit of a hot mess when he was surrendered because his humans were moving. He would snap at other dogs and was an emotional hot mess around people, gravitating between growling and trying to climb them to be held (heâs far too big to be held). In the many weeks since his first day here, Marbles has come so far. He has worked his way up to being a volunteer favorite and he is so excited to have someone come to his kennel to get him out. He is still hesitant of brand new people â especially when heâs on leash or behind a barrier (like a fence) but this isnât uncommon for dogs who didnât receive appropriate socialization as puppies and/or have some genetic predisposition to fearfulness. With someone who understands fearfulness, he is extremely manageable.What does that look like? Marbles will need an owner who is willing and able to say to others (even their friends and family) âdonât pet my dogâ until Marbles has gotten a chance to check out this new human and see that heâs safe. With most people, this only takes Marbles a couple of minutes. Marbles absolutely loves to play with his dog friends in playgroups. He engages with our gentle/dainty doggos, as he loves to play as long as the play doesnât get too rough nor vocal. He is such a sensitive soul that the stimulation from wrestlemania play (or vocal play) is just too much for him and he will take himself out of the play, or ask for space with an appropriate correction (like an air snap). Marbles has such a non-threatening energy about him that he has been a master at getting our shy dogs to play, showing those little wallflowers that other dogs are not a threat; which is quite ironic since he was initially so afraid of other dogs when he first arrived. Check him out in action, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS5FLiVr89sqr2goyaLJwM_zX3Zf4tNOu&si=jV0Oe3boU4RCfckcOur staff and volunteers have put a ton of work into Marbles â from obedience repetitions to socialization and desensitization â but he is now ready to find a furever family who will continue that work out in the âreal worldâ outside the walls of our shelter. If you have experience with fearful, sensitive dogs and are as enamored by his beautiful coloring as we are, please come in to meet Marbles to see if heâs the right fit for your home. MACC's walk-in adoption hours are:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 1-5pmThursday: 1-7pmSaturday: 11am-3pm
