My name is Apache!
I got my name from the patches on my backside!
I'm a neutered male Great Pyrenees Mix. I was born in March 2012 and I'm a nice medium to large size dog weighing in at only 60 lbs. I do need to put on a few pounds. I have long hair that needs regular brushing to prevent knots, which I had a lot of until I was brought to the rescue. I didn't mind them clipping out the knots or shaving areas to get rid of those matted areas.
As a pup, I was not socialized or had any type of training. A leash, what is that? I'm shy but I'm treat motivated. My favorite treats are milkbones dipped in peanut butter, bits of chicken (like popcorn chicken) and cheese. My foster mom is using bits of hot dog while she trains me. I have a lot to learn being in a home environment. I have to learn to sleep in a crate. I don't like that but I know it's for my own safety until I learn the ropes of being a family dog.
I didn't know what stairs were until I arrived at my foster home. It took a while for me to get the idea that I'm supposed to go up and down them. I'm getting better but still a little uncertain.
Until I am overcome my fears and learn to be the best dog I can be, I need to have a yard with a secure fence and no small children. I won't hurt them but loud noises or sudden movements scare me.
I have learned in just a few days that walking on a leash is a good thing. I don't pull but I do enjoy sniffing all the mailbox posts and other things along the way.
I need a home without small children and a confident, friendly and playful dog to help me be the best dog I can be.
Apache Update
Apache has been here for 8 weeks now and is so sweet. He is starting to show some of his "true colors". He is completely confident outside and loves playing with our dogs. He is still is working on his confidence inside the house; sudden movements or unfamiliar noises startle him. But hide your socks! He loves them :(
He has not had an accident in the house and is going to the back door to let us know he wants out . He is also learning to scratch at the door when he wants in. His eating habits have picked up and is up to 4 cups of food a day. He is not crate trained but it's not for the lack of trying. He's afraid of them and anxiety sets in. he really doesn't need to be crated. He is coming to me for attention by pushing his nose up under my arm for petting or nibbling at me. We haven't been pushing to hard on commands as of yet since our complete trust has not been earned. That will come with time and patients.
He can jump a 5 foot fence with out hesitation!
His personality is quite interesting. He is quite loud while playing and quite clumsy as well. He is learning that there is an invisible fence that lines the inside of our split rail fence and has been shocked a few times. It's all a learning experience. He hasn't gone to the area he's jumped before. He is very gentle while taking food from us. He still doesn't know basic commands as of yet. The breed itself is quite stubborn and he's living up to that. He leans into you when he want's attention. If you're not expecting it, he could knock you over.
He is quite the pooch but we love him and are more than happy to make him a permanent member of our Forsht Family!
Apache Update
Apache has been here for 8 weeks now and is so sweet. He is starting to show some of his "true colors". He is completely confident outside and loves playing with our dogs. He is still is working on his confidence inside the house; sudden movements or unfamiliar noises startle him. But hide your socks! He loves them :(
He has not had an accident in the house and is going to the back door to let us know he wants out . He is also learning to scratch at the door when he wants in. His eating habits have picked up and is up to 4 cups of food a day. He is not crate trained but it's not for the lack of trying. He's afraid of them and anxiety sets in. he really doesn't need to be crated. He is coming to me for attention by pushing his nose up under my arm for petting or nibbling at me. We haven't been pushing to hard on commands as of yet since our complete trust has not been earned. That will come with time and patients.
He can jump a 5 foot fence with out hesitation!
His personality is quite interesting. He is quite loud while playing and quite clumsy as well. He is learning that there is an invisible fence that lines the inside of our split rail fence and has been shocked a few times. It's all a learning experience. He hasn't gone to the area he's jumped before. He is very gentle while taking food from us. He still doesn't know basic commands as of yet. The breed itself is quite stubborn and he's living up to that. He leans into you when he want's attention. If you're not expecting it, he could knock you over.
He is quite the pooch but we love him and are more than happy to make him a permanent member of our Forsht Family!
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