Snickers

We have been contacted by a family that needs help with placing their dog in a new home. The dog has bitten children on two occasions, both times in response to inappropriate behavior on the part of the children, whom he did not know. This dog must go where it will not be having to deal with small children.

Snickers is very friendly and well trained, and is good with adults, other smaller dogs, and cats. In the right home he will do very well.

Here's what the owner wrote:

> Snickers is a 2 1/2 year old mixed Shepard that we love very much.  He has
> been a great family dog with loads of personality that keeps us laughing,
> but we have learned he cannot be around children.  He needs a good home
> with adults only.  In the last year he has bitten two children.  The first
> required NO medical attention; the last bite the child needed several
> stitches on his face.  In both cases the children had gotten down on their
> knees in front of the dog and grabbed him around his neck.  The first child
> said she was trying to give Snickers a kiss and a hug.  The second child
> was trying to hug Snickers, this was after the children were in the
> backyard running around the yard with black capes on.  I did not realize
> the dog was in the yard with them and take full responsiblity.
>
> We are desperately trying to find Snickers a home with Adults ONLY, no kids
> or grandchildren.   He loves to be around kids, but can't handle it when
> they get in his face.
>
> He has been to obedience school as a puppy, and then again after the
> last incident last year.  He does well with his commands...SIT (which
> also means stay), LAY, NO JUMP, DROP and HEEL, and a few others.
>
> He LOVES brisk walks and car rides and likes to play fetch and tag.
> He gets along great with our two cats.  He likes small dogs, but is
> fearful around large dogs.
>
> He is up to date on all vaccinations and heartworm meds, and is
> microchipped.
>
> This is breaking our hearts and we are trying a last ditch effort to
> save his life.  If there is anyway you could help Snickers we would
> greatly appreciate it.

Snickers was originally adopted through the local Humane Society, but the owners have been told if he's returned there he'll be put down due to the bite history.

Snickers is neutered and is currently being boarded at the owner's vet. If you wish to meet him to evaluate his temperament, we can help arrange that. We also know who worked on his training, so can connect you for a professional's opinion of his temperament. Best Friends Training is offering one free lesson with new owners and Snickers if he gets adopted.

Please call Jerry Dunham, not Etosha Rescue, as Snickers is NOT at Etosha.