Sweet Yogi is looking for a new home in a quiet area with no other animals in the home. He has a very high prey drive and his new owners must be very experienced and willing to continue his training. Yogi has an infectious zest for life and would thrive in an active household.

Yogi can quickly become reactive if he is overstimulated or feels threatened. This behaviour is linked to his pack mentality from his breed’s traits. Yogi’s new owner should have an understanding of this and be able to handle Yogi. His new home should be able to give Yogi firm boundaries which he will respond well to, otherwise he will take advantage and test limits.

Yogi is very friendly greeting people into the home, he is very attentive. He may be cautious at first, but warms up quickly with positive and calm attention. Yogi’s new home will need to build up his confidence.  He often seeks attention when he is comfortable with someone, Yogi loves human attention. He can be very enthusiastic and energetic which is why we advise any children in the home are no younger than teenagers due to his size.

Yogi can resource guard food. He has been crate trained and finds comfort in routine. Yogi would love to live in an active household and even take part in classes to work his brain such as mantrailing or scent work, to channel his focus and athleticism. He is affectionate, smart, attentive and food-driven which are all good for training. Yogi responds well to commands.

Yogi is great on walks and loves them. He walks well on the lead and has been let off the lead but his recall needs work. He has a very high prey drive and would try to chase any farm or small animals so his owner must be aware of the surroundings. It would be best to teach him good recall in a secure area/field with no distractions. The garden in his new home should also be very secure as he has escaped in the past. He loves to play with other dogs outside, but is best being the only dog in the home. Yogi can be very protective when overstimulated but he responds well to clear boundaries during interactions with other dogs and benefits from structured introductions to ensure a positive dynamic. Yogi has recently been muzzle trained.

Yogi can be destructive when left alone in the home for a few hours. He can bark if there is a loud and sudden noise, but is fine once reassured. He has experience of kennels and behaved well. Yogi enjoys being brushed.

Yogi loves exploring outside, finding new smells on long walks and stretching his legs. He really enjoys training (with treats as positive reinforcement!) and when he does scentwork tasks – Yogi thrives on the feeling of having a purpose. Yogi absolutely loves human attention, he is really happy when he gets belly rubs or kisses and cuddles at the end of the day.  Once trust is established, Yogi is the most loyal companion.

If you have a secure, active but calm home with thorough dog experience and willingness to continue Yogi’s training, please apply for him today.