Brief description: Grylls is a 8 month old male Mastiff/Rottweiler Mix. He currently weighs 101 pounds! He’s going to be a big boy! Grylls is neutered and utd on vaccines and flea/heartworm prevention. He was an owner surrender after spending most of his puppyhood outside. He is currently working on housetraining and it is going well. He has learned to sit on command and we are now practicing others. 

Likes: Grylls loves attention. He would be happy cuddling all day. 

Dislikes: Grylls is learning about the crate. He has never been in one previously since he lived outside. He currently pancakes and you have to help him in. We are currently feeding in the crate to help him get more comfortable. Grylls previously had to share his food also. He prefers to eat separately from other dogs so incorporating that into crate training is a plus. 

Personality: Grylls is a goofy sweet boy. He loves everyone he meets. He is always happy. 

Temperament: Grylls has not been challenging at all. He’s very easy going. Takes his meds from surgery like a champ and is learning to enjoy showers. He’s very smart and learned to sit in a couple mins. With some training I think he will blossom. 

Energy level: Grylls is a mild energy dog. He very much enjoys his time outside but loves to be inside hanging with the family also. 

Favorite activities: Grylls loves to hang with his people. We are introducing toys but he hasn’t had any interest yet. He likes car rides. 

Good with: Kids, adults, strangers, dogs and cats. If the cat takes off at a run he will chase to play. Grylls also does well at the vet. 

Not good with: Nothing we have noticed yet. 

Housetrained: Semi housetrained. He’s almost there. 

Crate trained: Grylls is learning about the crate. It’s a work in progress. 

Challenges: Grylls needs leash training. Previously he had never walked or been on one. We are using a easy walk harness and he is learning. Grylls would do well with some basic obedience also. He has never been taught anything so commands and rules are new to him. 

Any Medical issues? None 

What would be the best kind of home for Grylls? Grylls just loves people. I believe he would do well with anyone. I think he would enjoy having a canine playmate as he previously had a dog to play with. 

Fostered in Virginia Beach, VA. 

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• Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina.
• Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner.
• Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption.
• Homes with children should have a fenced yard.
• Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Veterinary records will be checked.
• All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home.
• All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home.
• Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being considered, before any adoption can be completed.

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