Atlas

Atlas came to his current family as a stray, wandering the streets and searching for food and shelter. We discovered him one chilly evening, his coat matted and dirty, and immediately felt a pull to help him. After bringing him home, we took him to a local veterinarian to get scanned for a microchip, hoping to reunite him with his original family. To our surprise, he does have a microchip, and after contacting the registered owner, we learned that they had rehomed him when he was just a puppy. They assured us that they would attempt to reach out to the new owners to gather more information, but unfortunately, we have not received any updates since that initial conversation, 7 weeks ago, leaving us in a state of uncertainty about his past.

Honestly, we don't know much about him beyond the brief history we obtained. We've had Atlas for 7 weeks now, and during this time, we have made significant efforts to help him integrate into our household, which includes our existing dogs and cats. Unfortunately, Atlas has an extremely high prey drive, which has been a recurring source of tension and challenges, particularly concerning our cats and smaller pets. Despite this, he is incredibly sweet and affectionate with people, displaying a gentle demeanor that endears him to everyone he meets. He is remarkably tolerant when it comes to routine grooming tasks, such as baths and nail trims, which is a huge plus. He also enjoys car rides, sitting calmly in the back seat while we drive, and he seems to have a special fondness for rivers, where he splashes around joyfully.

In terms of training, Atlas knows several commands, including sit, lay down, spin, and come. However, he often exhibits selective hearing when it comes to the 'come' command, which can be frustrating during walks or playtime. He would benefit from more structured recall training. He has a strong affinity for squeaky toys and bones, which he will happily chew on for hours. That said, he does exhibit some kennel reactivity; when confined, he can become anxious and agitated.

When it comes to interacting with our larger dogs, he does attempt to engage in play, but his excitement can lead to overstimulation, and he sometimes tries to mount them, which can create awkward and uncomfortable situations among the pack. We are continuously working on his socialization skills, but the challenges persist, making it difficult for everyone involved.

As much as we care for Atlas and want to see him thrive, allowing Atlas the opportunity to find a more suitable environment where he can flourish.

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