About Bob Barker

Sex: Male

Color: Silver-Gray

Eye Color: Blue

Birthday: 10/30/2022 (estimated)

Weight: 47 lbs

Large Dog Friendly: Loves energetic dog play. Friendly with female dogs but has been selective with other male dogs. Gradual, supervised introduction needed.

Small Dog Friendly: Yes, but his "friendliness might be too energetic

Cat Friendly: Definitely not! (Based on reaction to free-roaming neighborhood cats)

Crate Trained: Yes. Eats, sleeps and rests in his kennel. Happy to enter, settles quickly, sleeps quietly through the night. Will protest briefly if he sees that his human is leaving the house, but responds to "Quiet. Stay.

Housebroken: Yes.

Energy Level: High. Plays hard. Needs mental and physical activity, walks that include exercise, training and sniff time, and long-lasting treat toys.

Reaction to New People: Curious, eager, friendly. Loves kisses. Needs work on jumping up.

Kid Friendly: Has met children only through a fence. Due to energetic play style, would do best with older, dog-savvy children.

Training: Reliable Sit. Knows Wait, Back (behind a boundary) - needs work on duration. Comes when called, but distractable.

Grooming Needs: Standard Husky Coat. Needs at least weekly brushing with an undercoat rake or pin brush (no furminators/blades). Easy to groom, no reactivity to handling ears, feet. Tolerates baths; doesn't love the blower, but no loud drama about it.

Fence: Yes! 5+ feet with a locked gate. Great at opening gates and doors, will squeeze through any opening. Not great on a tie-out; he will fight until he is tangled in it, then try to chew himself free.

Solo or Siblings: Bob would love a dog sister. Relationship with dog brothers would require a slower introduction. A more mature, confident dog companion would help him learn the ropes in a new home. He also loves snuggling and play with an active human.

From the Foster: Bob is a really great dog! He's a strong, energetic, young husky. He loves to play and explore from morning 'til night - preferably outdoors. He also loves to snuggle in laps and give kisses. He's never met a human he doesn't love. He still needs practice at keeping four feet on the floor while greeting.

His interactions with other dogs have been mixed. He bonds quickly with female dogs but doesn't like to share them with other male dogs. He needs a special human who will provide consistent leadership and super take time to supervise gradual introductions to male dogs in the house.

He will chill next to my work desk for an hour, with a selection of good chew toys, but he'd rather be playing. He will hop right into his kennel for food and sleep contentedly, but he does not like to see his people leave the house without him. He will complain a bit but responds to Quiet-Stay. He loves long walks, especially good sniffing walks. He'll walk beside you, if you require it, but would rather be out front and pulling if you let him. He would definitely enjoy pulling sports. This playful boy will make a great adventure buddy for an active family.

Adoption fee: $400

All dogs coming into Adopt a Husky Minnesota receive care tailored to their needs, including: Nose-to-tail exam with a partner veterinarian, Vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella), 4DX test to check for heartworm or tick exposure, Fecal Analysis, Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventative, Spay/Neuter prior to adoption, Microchip, and are evaluated for temperament and trainability.