Affectionate Soft Animal
Adopt Cuttlefish
Boy • 6 years old • Capricorn • Black • 15kg • Mixed Breed
My story
In December 2024, the PACK Rescue Team's evaluator met Cuttlefish for the first time at the Wugu Animal Shelter. Volunteers unanimously recommended this good-tempered dog. The evaluator found that although Cuttlefish is slow to warm up and shy, he is very friendly, gentle in his movements, obedient, and polite, making him impossible not to love! Indeed, Cuttlefish learns quickly during training and, when around familiar people, he will try to snuggle up, creating a very interactive atmosphere. However, he isn’t overly energetic.Cuttlefish has playful, pointed ears and a shy, bashful face. His innocent eyes instantly melt hearts! Come meet the lovely Cuttlefish!
Personality
At first, Cuttlefish might seem timid and anxious around strangers. He needs a few days to adjust and familiarize himself with his surroundings. Once you get to know him, you'll realize Cuttlefish is very thoughtful, warm towards his caregivers, loves to be affectionate, and is a very considerate dog. Compared to other dogs, Cuttlefish prefers people. He tends to become attached to his caregivers, and limited social interactions and responses help him become more independent. If you prefer quiet, introverted dogs and want a relationship that respects each other's space, you must meet the lovely and soft Cuttlefish!
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Energy Levels
Most of the time, he is calm, only getting excited before mealtime. With commands, he can quickly regain composure.
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Temperament
We don’t know much about Cuttlefish's past, but he lacks a sense of security. He becomes anxious and nervous when faced with stimulation and is quite introverted and shy. If given enough time and love, he will become more lively.
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Role
Cuttlefish is comfortable around other dogs but not overly attached to them. He prefers people over other dogs. He is sensitive to human emotions, and harsh discipline can have the opposite effect on him. Gently guiding him with commands will help him feel secure and improve his behavior.
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Adaptability
When introduced to a new environment, he can be quite nervous, but after a day, he will start to relax. You can help him adapt by showing him the area and giving him plenty of instructions and interactions. However, if strangers enter the space, he will remain cautious and afraid.
Foster Family Says
Cuttlefish is a great dog, very smart, and learns quickly. However, he is extremely food-driven, so when giving treats, it’s best to toss them instead of hand-feeding to avoid him mistaking your hand for a treat.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
No specific medical issues.
My Behavior
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Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These oservations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
Outdoors, he gets slightly nervous when encountering strangers. If strangers appear in his familiar environment, he becomes more cautious and may bark, requiring reassurance.
Dogs
Cuttlefish isn’t particularly interested in other dogs. He may play with them once he gets familiar with them.
Cats
He might try to chase cats.
Kids
He has not encountered children yet.
Noise
Cuttlefish is sensitive to sounds. When walking outdoors, loud noises make him fearful and he may want to return home.
Touch
He loves being petted and enjoys being touched all over without any issues.
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Behavior observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
He rarely barks, but will bark at strangers entering the house and needs calming before he stops.
Separation Anxiety
No signs of separation anxiety have been observed so far.
Aggression
No aggression observed, but be cautious when giving him treats as he may mistake fingers for food and bite.
Resource Guarding
Cuttlefish has been observed guarding his food bowl. If another dog approaches, he will bark loudly to chase them away. If there are other dogs in the household, it’s best to feed him separately and put away the bowl after eating.
Destructive Chewing
He has not destroyed any items. However, he likes to chew on fabric toys and might mistake clothes for toys. So, avoid leaving clothes around the house.
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Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
Cuttlefish understands his name.
Yes & No
Cuttlefish understands "Yes" and "No."
Potty Trained
Cuttlefish seems to think it’s wrong to go potty near people, so he finds it difficult to relieve himself while out on walks. He tends to wait until the caregiver isn’t looking to go inside, so continued guidance is needed.
Good on Leash
Cuttlefish can walk on a leash, but he gets nervous with outdoor noises and may freeze or dart around, so it’s important to hold the leash tightly.
Sit
Cuttlefish understands the command "sit."
Down
He doesn’t quite understand the command “down.”
Stay
有食物在眼前的時候墨魚才聽得懂等等。
Come
Cuttlefish responds to recall commands.
Paw
He can shake hands when food is in front of him.