Ivar

UPDATE June 2024:

Well, I have now become a permanent part of my foster home! GREAT FAIL. I have a sissy now and we love each other very much. She did not want much to do with me at first because she had her staffie mom after her uncle dane passed last Sept. But when her staffie mom passed, she got depressed and very lonely. So we got together and started playing a bit. Neither one of us was good at first but we have learned alot from each other and now are inseperable. I have discovered I like playing with puppies, even bossy boy pups. I am much better with other dogs and have decided that I don't need to be shy, jump up on people (unless mom is not watching, lol), and I am trying to learn to share toys and not go get the ones someone else has. That is taking some time and is very hard to learn.  So, I no longer need a new home! Yea!!!!!


My name is Ivar, after the viking. I'm a bit over 2 yrs now, UTD, crate trained, and housebroken. I weigh about 50 Lbs. I like some other dogs, but can be picky, especially with males. Girls my age and about my size or bigger that are very playful are my faves, and a slow introduction is best. I am really quite shy when you meet me, maybe. hehehe. A home with cats or smaller dogs is not for me. I do get a bit territorial if you bring another dog into the house after I am there and have set up my space. I would do great as an only dog so long as I get lots of play time. Kim says I am a typical pittie with my prey drive and all.

I love car rides, and stay in my seat for the most part. I won't try to drive while you are but your empty seat calls to me. I walk so great on or off leash, but I do have a bit of prey drive. When I saw some deer, I was not sure what to do, and come great when called. I have been told I am a pretty great house guest and try to mind my manners. I am used to getting up on furniture to snuggle but will take getting off as well. I like playing with toys and you... chewing is a good thing but make it hard for me to destroy them. I pull the squeakers out of stuffies and I need the hardest toys or I can destroy a tennis ball in about 10 min.

My favorite treat is McD fries....well, any fry actually. Just make sure they are not seasoned (onion and garlic powder are usual ingredients.). but any treat you give me is appreciated and helps me bond and get to know you.

So if you are looking for a sweet lover of a boy, look no further! I do like kids and am gentle with them, but might get a bit too excited around those that are not taught proper behavior for being with a dog.

Please come and get me, I'll try to be ready for you. Viking Ivar