Name: Dozer
Sex: Male – Mixed
DOB: 12/30/2023
Location: 4242 Chavenelle Road Dubuque, IA 52002
Contact: Dubuque Regional Humane Society
Phone: (563) 239-9228
Email: president@dbqhumane.org
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Weight: 78.2 lbs.
Microchip: Yes # 941000030261699
Rehome Fee: $ 25
Shots: Rabies: 3/7/2026
Distemper/Parvo: 3/7/2026
Bordetella: 3/7/2026
Heartworm: 7/7/2025 negative
HW Prevention: yes, revolution
Gets Along with Dogs: He is great with other dogs, but is enthusiastic and could be a bit much for some dogs
Gets Along with Cats: Unclear. Previously he did well at the shelter but pursued a cat in a home he was in for a short stay.
Housetrained: Unknown
Crate trained: Unknown
Gets Along with Men: Yes, he does not appear to have a preference for handlers s
Gets Along with Women: Yes, Dozer doesn’t have a preference for a handler
Gets Along with Kids: He is too big and excitable with children
Needs Experienced Owner: He has barrier reactivity, he is otherwise not aggressive. He likes to bite the leash while being leashed
Special Needs: Yes – Yes—Dozer is most appropriate for rescue placement at this time. He is experiencing significant stress in the shelter environment and continues to show signs of mental decline, which is impacting his ability to regulate, particularly during kennel interactions and transitions. Due to this, Dozer has a bit history. He broke the skin, level 2 on the bite scale. He completed a rabies quarantine at the shelter. This was not documented through a police report, but was reported to the health department. He bit while being leashed. He was highly aroused and excited and tried to bite the leash, but got the handler instead.
Dozer is a big, goofy, high-energy dog with a playful spirit and a lot of personality. He loves other dogs and is happiest when he has a buddy to play with—his play style is rough and enthusiastic, but social and well-meaning. Dozer is a smart dog who enjoys engagement and would thrive with structure, enrichment, and opportunities to learn. Right now, he is feeling bored and overwhelmed in the shelter, and it’s clear he’s ready for a change of environment where he can settle in and show his best self. The shelter setting has been tough on Dozer, and he can show barrier frustration in his kennel, which may make him appear more reactive than he is once he’s out. He gets especially excited during transitions like leashing, and he does have a bite history related to a high-arousal leashing moment. Outside of the kennel, he is able to settle and walks nicely, but he will need a handler who is confident and experienced with large, enthusiastic dogs to help guide him and continue building his manners. Because of his size, strength, and energetic play style, Dozer is not a good fit for a home with children at this time. He would do best in a foster or rescue placement where he can decompress, have consistent routines, and get appropriate outlets for his energy. With time, structure, and support, Dozer has all the makings of a fun, loyal companion who will bring a lot of joy to the right home.