Ajax came to BRLA as an owner surrender with estimated birthday of February 2021.
Ajax is a small handsome boy. He is good on leash and minds his own business around other dogs. He does not really want to play with others, but is tolerant in public. Since his arrival January 2023 he has been working with TeamBRLA and can navigates the world without a ruckus and has opened up to our volunteers. His indifference to other dogs makes Ajax our go to social tester to help fearful dogs. We are starting to see the playful side of Ajax. He loves jolly balls and has a special rock that he is obsessed with. He walks well on leash and knows his basic commands.
Ajax came to BRLA with the potential to snap at people trying to touch certain parts of his body. He went into a temporary foster home where these touch sensitivities were resolved but he then displayed anger reactivity. He has some separation issues and was destructive when alone but his resistance to being crated resulted in injury to his fosters hands. Back at BRLA he continues to exhibit this unwanted behavior when being returned to his enclosure. He has his sweet moments out on walks and when getting attention but he also has a temper when asked to do something he does not want to and it will take a special home to succeed with Ajax. A home where he has free run and someone home all the time. A home where behavioral skills can deescalate any of his temper tantrums to keep everyone safe.
An adult only home with experience working with reactive (moves forward not retreating) dogs like Ajax is a must. Considering his history of snapping he needs a very strong assertive leader, that will replace his tentative ways with relaxed and trusting behavior.
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