Throughout his residence at APA!, Tyler has befriended dozens of APA! volunteers who have worked with him to overcome his fear of strangers. His training program the past 2 years has been to meet a new friend every week, and thanks to all of the wonderful APA! volunteers and their friends and extended family, he’s far less shy and fearful these days, and has even become one of the most popular and loved dogs at the shelter!
Thanks to APA!’s dog playgroup program, we learned that Tyler is drawn to very dog-social female canine playmates, so he’d thrive in a home with a super friendly and social girl doggie, although he’d be perfectly happy as the only dog as well.
Tyler will most likely always be a shy guy when meeting new people, and he needs an understanding mom or dad. Tyler’s ideal family is one with a soft spot for shy and fearful dogs that offers a low traffic household that won’t force him to interact with lots of strangers. A family with no children is ideal, since the little ones may be too scary and overwhelming for him. Tyler will also need a long walk every day, but with his wonderful leash skills, walking him is a joy. Regarding animal companions, Tyler is too focused on cats for us to recommend a feline friend, but he’d love a very dog social female canine sister. Do have a soft spot to adopt 4 year old Tyler the Pointer mix? He’s been waiting a long time, but for just the right family, the wait will be worth it! Email [email protected] or stop by 1156 W. Cesar Chavez any day of the week between 11:30-7:00 to meet him in person!
