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Health Condition:

Bobo is physically healthy as an ox. However, the poor guy suffers from anxiety. Bobo craves routine and consistency and handles changes poorly. He is also sensitive to certain sensorial stimulus, such as sound, visual, touch, etc. Storms and fireworks are especially hard on him. 

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Thankfully, Bobo is responding well to anti-anxiety medication and a structured life. We are confident the right person will come along one day, and give him a chance to prove what an amazing dog he is under the right care. We can tell you that this guy is everyone's favorite at the shelter because he is such a charming loverboy. 

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Physical Description:  

Things might be easier for Bobo if he wasn't so big and incredibly strong. He's solid as a horse and can be difficult to handle when he puts all his might into his muscles. We are working on training but he's a work in progress.

 

He's definitely a strikingly gorgeous dog. Bobo's eyes will melt your heart. He looks straight into your soul with pure love and adoration. 

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Keep in mind that he is a BIG guy at almost 100 lbs.! And yes, he is as gorgeous in person as he is in pictures. A stunner! 

 

Living Situation:  

When he lived with his previous family, Bobo spent a lot of time in a large fenced yard when dad, a firefighter with a long schedule, wasn't home. Stay-at-home mom with 3 kids under 6, was struggling to manage Bo's strength and anxiety. Bo was more comfortable outside and did not handle crate confinement very well. Things became unmanageable for the family when they moved and Bobo lost access to a fenced yard, which was a safe outlet for him and helped release his stress. 

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When Bobo arrived to MPR, we quickly realized that being kenneled in a shelter with barking dogs all around him caused him much distress. Bobo was therefore moved to our meds room, which is in a calm area of the shelter, and has been doing very well since then. He has access to a couch and is not destructive. He has his own yard, which he loves, and he behaves like a trooper. He never had any accidents inside and only barks when he sees something of interest through the window. The rest of the time he is quiet and very well behaved in his room. 

 

Note that when a storm is approaching, we increase Bobo's medication to help him cope during the bad weather. 

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Personality:   

The dog is incredibly sweet and charming. Once he has adjusted to an environment, he is content and chill. The volunteers adore him and he is an all-time favorite. He's overall a darling cuddle-bug and loves to show how smart he is with his tricks. 

 

Bobo used to struggle when new events took place in his life. A car ride was stressful. A vet visit was overwhelming... Moving to a new place... The arrival of a new baby, etc. While we initially gave Bobo a strong dosage of medications, we eventually adjusted the dosage according to his response. Bobo is now on a mild dose of trazodone as needed (higher during storms) and 40 mg of Prozac.

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We have moved into the second phase of this rehab project and introduced him to new things, new stimulus, new adventures. Basically slowly desensitizing him to those sensory triggers that he has a hard time coping with.

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Bobo was even enrolled in fun activities such as dock-diving and did awesome. Car rides aren't a big deal anymore and even vet visits are more manageable. We are so proud of all the progress he's made. He's turning into a really outstanding dog.

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Bobo loves to swim in pools or lakes, and play in doggy pools! 

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Behavior with people: 

Bobo is a very loving and friendly dog. A little needy; he'll follow you everywhere if you let him, including the bathroom. If you're busy though, he'll find something to occupy himself and leave you alone. He is well-behaved and polite (for the most part) but tends to jump-up on people when greeting his loved-ones. He is a passionate dog who's love for his family is as big as his heart. 

 

Behavior with children:  

Bobo was raised in a home with a 5 year-old, a toddler and a newborn baby. As he got bigger.... and bigger..... and bigger(!) he became a little much for the small kids. Mom was also very busy with little ones and unable to provide Bobo with the structure he needed. Because of his size and strength, we prefer a home with older kids or adults for this sweetheart. 

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Behavior with other dogs:  

Bobo is kept separate from the dogs at the shelter. While we don't think a home with adult dogs would be ideal for him, Bobo might be able to share a home with a younger female. Otherwise, he should be an only pet. His incredible strong needs to be taken in consideration. He could easily overwhelm another dog.

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Note that we have taken him on walks with a 10-month-old female and he was fine with her. He seemed more focused on the walk than to interact with her, but showed no sign of aggression. He does react if he see dogs in the window though. He doesn't fence fight with other dogs unless they start it. In such case, he's a willing participant.

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Behavior with other animals:  

We don't recommend a home with small animals, such as cats. 

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Training: 

He is SUPER smart!!!! He's a well behaved, well trained dog who knows several commands. 

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Bobo is very strong and can pull on the leash. We are working on it and he is responsive. He sometimes forgets his strength though.

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Best Attribute:   

He is by far, one of the most charming dog we've ever had in the program and incredibly smart. His heart is as big as his head, and full of love 😊

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