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Background
HeiHei came to PACK in 2021. When he was rescued his right paw bone was exposed, but despite this pain he let PACK rescue him. During treatment he lost his right paw. Initially there was concern that this would be uncomfortable for him, but he has quickly adapted and learned to walk on three legs! He can even climb stairs and uneven surfaces now. HeiHei is comfortable with humans; he adapts quickly to strangers and learns new commands easily.
Personality
HeiHei is playful and affectionate with a calm temperament. With his big feet and smiling face he can make anyone feel better. HeiHei is very observant of human emotions, and when your heart is heavy, he will be right by your side to listen. HeiHei loves to be pet and turns into a big teddy bear when he gets attention. He is affectionate towards everyone and can lift anyone’s spirits with his warmth. At the same time, HeiHei is also quite independent, and can sometimes get lost in his own world, but you only have to walk a little farther than him and he will run to catch up to you.
Energy Level
Relaxed
Active
When HeiHei wants to eat or go outside he can get very excited and energetic, but when there is nothing to do he will obediently lie down and accompany you quietly.
Temperament
Shy
Social
HeiHei likes to be around people and doesn’t need to spend much time with children and strangers before becoming comfortable with them.
Role
Follower
Leader
HeiHei can be independent and sometimes a bit stubborn, but in the end he will follow you obediently.
Adaptability
Low
High
HeiHei handles unfamiliar environments very well. When he is nervous, he pees. As he adjusts to new environments this behavior dissipates.
Behavioral Observations
When HeiHei wants to go outside or needs to go to the bathroom he will cry. When he is happy he will make an “awoo” sound. He likes to express himself with his voice. When he sees unfamiliar dogs, he may bark once or twice to alert you, but he won’t try to rush at them or bark. HeiHei loves people, and has lots of energy when he’s excited, but at the same time loves to be in his own world. When it’s quiet he will lie down and wait for you to finish what you are doing. Additionally, HeiHei requires moderate activity. He prefers rolling around on turf rather than walking, running, and jumping. He can spend a whole afternoon enjoying himself on a big lawn!
Medical History
All of PACK's dogs are vaccinated annually, dewormed monthly and receive flea and tick medication quarterly. Every dog is spayed/neutered upon arrival at PACK HQ.
Spayed/Neutered
Vaccinated (10/01/2021)
Microchipped
Hei Hei is a cheerful young man who is missing his right front foot. No other health conditions other than that
Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These observations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
HeiHei serves as a welcome dog for Volunteer Day and adapts well to strangers.
Dogs
HeiHei can be territorial and may bark at other dogs but will not run at them and can be easily removed from the situation. He is less sensitive to unfamiliar dogs when they are not far away.
Cats
He can get along with cats and does not behave any differently around them.
Kids
He gets along with kids. At an adoption meeting he let children pet him and fell asleep around them.
Noise
HeiHei will want to follow ambulances and garbage trucks but can be controlled. He isn’t particularly scared of loud noises.
Touch
Loves to be pet. Has no sensitive areas, comfortable with touch anywhere.
Behavior Observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
Will bark to express his emotions but will not bark without reason. He is used to expressing himself with his voice.
Separation
Anxiety
HeiHei does not have separation anxiety.
Aggression
HeiHei is not aggressive towards people or dogs. When encountering an unfamiliar dog he will only bark at them.
Resource
Guarding
He does not have any resource guarding behaviors.
Destructive
Chewing
HeiHei does not have any experience breaking things, but if something smells like food and isn’t taken away, he may try to chew it.
Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
HeiHei recognizes his name and always responds to it.
Yes & No
HeiHei understands “can” and “cannot”.
Potty Trained
HeiHei has already been potty trained, but in new environments may want to mark his territory.
Good on Leash
Sometimes in environments he likes he won’t want to walk but will follow you anyway.
Sit
Understands command “sit” and will always sit when told to.
Down
Understands command for “down” and will lie down when told to.
Stay
Understands command for stay and will always wait for you when told to.
Come
Understands command for come and will come to you when told to.
Paw
Because HeiHei is missing his right front paw, he can’t shake hands.