Rebel

Rebel is almost 2yrs old and came into our care in Sept. 2021, at the age of 15mos. He was surrendered to RescueBae, a rescue in Torrance, CA, and was in their care for 1.5mos before being transfer to QBSDR. While in their care, they did what they could, but his behavioral issues were too much to handle. Rebel was so unruly and difficult that in 1.5mos, he was in 7 different foster homes. Seven well meaning, good intentioned homes wanted to help him but he was too much to handle. That’s 7 other households that he took over, and 7 people/families that he bossed around, thinking he was always in charge. Rebel was purchased during the height of the pandemic as a companion dog, and given up when his owner went back to work. He was one of the rudest, most pushy, ill-mannered dogs that’s ever come through QBSDR’s doors. In the year he spent with his owner, he received absolutely no training (he didn’t even know sit). He had full run of the house, and was allowed to do as he pleased with zero consequences. Saying he was out of control, rambunctious, and bouncing off the walls is putting it very lightly, and heartbreaking to know that he didn’t do those things to himself. With all of those opportunities to practice and develop conditioned responses and poor behaviors, he doesn’t have room to make any more mistakes, so his future home must be committed and dedicated to helping him become his best self. Rebel was basically set up to fail the moment he was sold to his owner, and cannot afford to fail again. He’s been working to overcome his habits of door dashing, learning leash manners, and basic doggy manners. He’s used to pulling so hard that he’d lunge into the street after cars, taking people with him. His prey drive and herding instincts are so intense that he lunges and chases after anything that moves and catches his eye. He guarded toys, beds, went after other dogs, knocked people over with his intense jumps, and is extremely stubborn and pushy. Being told “no” makes him push even harder. He completely lives up to his name and with guidance, direction, and being held accountable to every rule and boundary, he’s working hard to steer away from being a troublemaker, and learning to be more respectful. He needs accountability from every person in his life. With him being so hyperactive and unruly, he requires a ton of patience, exercise, brain games, and benefits from calming exercises that help his body and his mind slow down, and relax. The upside to his issues is that he hasn’t bitten anyone. Had he been allowed to continue down the road he was on, it would have only been a matter of time before he wound up with a bite history. Rebel is no where near ready to be placed in a home, but when he is, he’ll require a household that will be nothing less than diligent about maintaining his training, and enforcing all household rules and boundaries. He needs people that are experienced in dealing with behavioral issues, or willing to step up and learn how to establish themselves as his leaders. He requires someone that will keep him in check when he acts out, and be present and mindful with him at all times. Behind his bad boy exterior is a dog that’s eager to learn. He’s actually a very sweet, loving, playful boy that’s working hard to bring his best self forward. He’s by no means an easy dog, but he is a good dog. His person is out there, and he’s patiently waiting for them to find each other.