Revo is looking for someone that enjoys really long walks at a good brisk pace, has no intention of sharing his dinner, and likes to be somewhat controlling but gentle in a relationship. If all these conditions are met, the end result will be a loving, trusting and lasting canine/human relationship.

This is the second time through FBRN for Revo, who is only two years old. The first time he was adopted he was returned after a few months due to fights with the other family dog and other behavioral issues that began to surface. Over the last few months, he has undergone rigorous behavior modification training, and has made great strides towards being a wonderful pet.

Revo has a sensitive digestive system that can cause gas, cramping, & diarrhea. A raw diet without grains and carbs has been the solution, and it is an absolute must that his new family be willing to continue the diet. Otherwise he’s a healthy Frenchie who breathes better than most and therefore can withstand warm weather better than most.

Revo is a very high-energy dog and requires a lot of exercise, but when well-exercised he is quiet and easygoing at home. He’s smart and very trainable, but requires an understanding of his triggers; he's very obedient unless a very stimulating environment or situation overwhelms him. His owner just needs a knowledge of or needs to be willing to learn the rewards based system that he has responded to very well over the last few months to maintain his good behavior and maintain his progress.

Although he’s never bitten any humans, he has growled, lunged and snapped at humans in his former home while resource guarding his bones. His anxiety and inability to cope with stress was redirected towards the family’s other dog. Without another dog or cat in his current foster home, there have been no such incidents and his resource guarding is partially managed by limiting high value treats.

This handsome guy is housebroken and happily goes into his crate as long as he can have a Kong to munch on; otherwise he’ll complain a bit before settling down. He’s has done quite a bit of obedience training and is great in the home, but outside distractions will influence his behaviors.

Revo needs a home with one or two adults that understands or is willing to learn positive based training methods under the supervision of an APDT trainer. Currently he goes on 2 or 3 structured walks a day covering a total of anywhere from 3-6 miles. With this kind of mental and physical activity he is a loving, calm dog at home. We suspect that as he ages, his exercise needs will decrease, but for now it’s safe to say that Revo will not thrive as a couch potato. Although he likes dog-savvy children when he encounters them while on walks, he is a work in progress when it comes to resource guarding, and will not be placed in a home with children.

While Revo does not need someone at home all the time, he will need to be exercised before and after work and needs to be given a break in the middle of the day. Due to his reactivity he would probably not be a good candidate for going to work with his people unless they work in a quiet environment with little foot traffic.

Now, here’s a word from his foster dad:

Revo is a young dog with a relatively short history of behavioral problems and has huge potential of ultimately overcoming them with the right owner.

Adolescent dogs like Revo struggle with high-energy, impulse control, hormonal and social stress with others. Progress has been slow with him, but it has been very steady. He has moved progressively forward every single month. Although he is working through his ability to deal with dogs he doesn't know, he plays really well with dogs that he does know and has been on many regular playdates with them. This gives the assurance that he can eventually learn to do this with an increasing amount of carefully managed doggy friends, although a dog run full of strange dogs might not be something he will ever be comfortable with.

He loves to curl up in bed or on the sofa with his human at night and asks very sweetly for a couple of lap sessions during the day but is also independent enough to spend time on his bed and in his crate napping, chewing on a bone or figuring out how to get treats out of his interactive toys. He is affectionate and cuddly to humans on the street including dog-savvy young children.

Although his hefty exercise requirements are a necessary foundation for training outside the home, the side effect is this makes him a very quiet dog at home who naps most of the day and also keeps him in great physical condition."

If you believe you can provide the exercise and structure that Revo needs, please submit an application. Be ready to head to the Big Apple where he is being fostered, because he will not be shipped.