Max Black Mouth Cur Mix Middletown, NY

Max is a super sweet boy looking for a loving home of his own. He is a little shy when he first meets people, but we promise that Max will show you what a sweet, silly, and outgoing guy he is after just a few minutes! Max is extremely eager to learn and loves going for zooms in the yard and walks in the woods. He will do best with a family with the time and patience to help him get comfortable and give him all the love and care he needs to be confident.

Max recently went for a 2-week sleepover with a couple of his volunteer besties! We learn so much about pups in our care when they go to a home. "Max was a perfect gentleman during his stay! He was an easy, gentle dog to live with. We fell in love as we got to know him!

- Max's Vibe: We ran Max on a long leash daily. He needed to get zoomies out! He loves hiking in the woods, running in fields, and playing with sticks. Inside, he was happy to lie around and occasionally play with toys. He was never hyper or destructive.

- Potty Training: Max sometimes excitedly peed when seeing us after a few hours. He was otherwise fully housetrained! Most days, he only peed once or twice. It didn't seem like nervous behavior, but he needed a "reason." Max would pee multiple times if we took him on a long hike or somewhere other dogs had been.

- Personal Space: Max's way of showing affection is to sit as close as possible and gaze at us! He liked to touch us while napping. Once asleep, Max wanted a little more space. While deeply asleep, he growled when we touched his paws. But he was great at sharing the couch, moved if asked, didn't guard space, and was perfectly fine with us handling his paws when awake!

- Training + Treats: Max was exceptionally intuitive about tone and body language. It felt like he could read our minds, responding to words and gestures like he knew what we wanted. He likes treats, but praise is just as effective a reward!

- Strangers: Max met a few people outside the house. For the most part, he was his timid self. But two people gave Max a funny feeling, and he turned into a bit of a guard dog. His hackles were a good early indicator of if he thought someone was a threat.

**Single person home***

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