Name: Bear
Sex: Male
DOB: 01/23/2-23
Location: FT Valley, GA
Contact: Barb Krimminger
Phone: (402) 578-5308
Email: fla44c@gmail.com
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Weight: 121lbs
Microchip: None
Rehome Fee: $300
Shots: Rabies: 04/14/2025
Distemper/Parvo: 04/23/2024 – 3 yr vaccination
Bordetella: 04/14/2025
Heartworm: 04/23/2024
HW Prevention: Yes, Simparico Trio every month
Gets Along with Dogs: Bear had a very small female dog friend when he was a puppy and he has done very well with 25–50-pound dogs in the day care of the boarding facility at which he was staying during his caretaker’s hospital stay. He also did well at his in-residence training sessions over the past couple of years
Gets Along with Cats: Unknown
Housetrained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Gets Along with Men: He is good with men who know how to approach a large dog. He is a good judge of character and behaves accordingly. Never aggressive or reactive, just watchful and cautious
Gets Along with Women: He is fine with women
Gets Along with Kids: He hasn’t been around kids but he would probably do well with kids over the age of 10 who know how to behave around a large dog
Temperament: Playful Happy, Clam, Confident, People Centered
Needs Experienced Owner: Intermediate
Special Needs: May need a bit of patience at first as trust is built and boundaries are put in place.
Bear is an almost 3 year old, large, gorgeous, altered Rottweiler. He is searching for a new family due to his owner having a stroke and no longer able to care for him. He loves to play but currently does not get enough exercise which causes him to exhibit typical behaviors of juvenile boredom. He is a very sweet and loving dog who would flourish in an active home with consistent training. Like most dogs, if no one takes charge of a situation, he will. Bear has had professional training, but it was not followed through at home and he can be stubborn if he doesn’t respect the “trainer”. However, with people who do reinforce commands he is quick to respond. Bear is very intelligent and eager to please when offered consistent and fair training. He can become mouthy when he is excited. He did this behavior as a puppy and reverted to it when excited. Bear also has never had consistent walks on a leash and needs training in that area.
Bear recently was boarded while his owner was hospitalized. The staff reported that he displayed some resource guarding with food and toys resulting in growling if they tried to take it away. Also, when visiting the vet, he needs to be muzzled for blood work or other “in your face” procedures.
Overall, Bear is a great dog who will flourish in a home with someone who will enforce boundaries, exercise, and in return will have a loyal dog that loves you more than himself.