Jul 20, 2023

4 years in the past, Zeus was surrendered to town’s municipal shelter, after residing the primary two years in a yard, largely left alone. And in 2021, he was pulled into APA!’s care in order that the Canine Conduct Program may assist help Zeus who was fighting behavioral challenges that have been inflicting him to be neglected. Since that point, he’s gone out and in of foster care. The habits crew, alongside together with his circle of associates, have continued to work with him, providing instruments to navigate his world and giving him time and house to construct his confidence. Zeus has loads of love to offer and he so deeply deserves a house to name his personal. 

Zeus is just not a troublesome canine. He has behaviors that may be troublesome if not approached appropriately, however APA!’s Canine Conduct crew, paired with Zeus’ finest associates (workers and volunteers)  work to interrupt down the limitations of how folks work together with sure behaviors whereas additionally working to grasp what the canines are attempting to speak after they showcase these troublesome behaviors. Zeus struggles with “stranger hazard” and may act out when over-aroused. This boy has a entire crew of associates who’ve stayed by his facet, providing him instruments to assist handle these behaviors to assist him discover a loving residence.   

Not all canines get excited and wiggly to satisfy new folks. Zeus wants new folks to go slowly with him. We use deal with tosses to construct up belief, and look ahead to his physique language to chill out and for him to point out consent earlier than getting too shut and providing any pets. A canine’s physique language is a vital a part of their communication! With time and persistence, Zeus will construct sufficient belief to allow you to into his circle! Our crew of workers and volunteers, will work with potential fosters or adopters to make sure they’ve the fitting instruments to efficiently turn out to be a Zeus BFF!

One other of Zeus’s quirks is the behaviors he reveals when he’s over stimulated. He might hump, or give “leg hugs” as his associates jokingly name it! Zeus does this when he’s comfortable and excited, however we additionally know this isn’t precisely a fascinating habits. That is simply managed with deal with tosses down and away or redirecting his habits with a toy. He additionally loves to offer little “pibble nibbles” when giving kisses. Whereas he does this out of affection, not all folks need face nibbles. Fortunately treats and toys and acceptable chews and toys assist redirect Zeus when he’s getting too excited! 

This foolish pupper additionally has quite a lot of behaviors that we like to see! Zeus enjoys carrying one in all his beloved toys each time he goes on walks. Not solely is it lovable to witness, having a toy in his mouth is a useful software to fight stranger hazard, too! Zeus likes to go on adventures, whether or not that be to an area park or going to a pal’s home with a swimming pool. And afterwards, he turns right into a snuggle bug — by cozying up on a sofa together with his finest bud by his facet. 

Zeus has waited for his household lengthy sufficient — let’s get this boy residence! His ideally suited residence could be low-traffic with out babies. He may stay in both a home or condo.  Zeus goes to playgroup at APA! and could be finest suited to stay with a similar-sized canine who has the identical play kinds. Our groups are comfortable to assist assess a possible friendship and facilitate a meet and greet! Most significantly, this deserving canine is on the lookout for somebody who will belief the method, be affected person as he warms as much as a brand new human and new environment and pledge to like him for the great boy he’s!