Sunny Boy Next Door
Adopt Marshall
Boy • 2 years old • Aries • Black • 20kg • Mixed Breed
My story
When Marshall was just a newborn, he and his three brothers were cruelly abandoned in a bucket in the fields of Tainan. Without their mother’s milk, at risk of being attacked by other animals, and exposed to heavy rains during monsoon season, their survival was uncertain. Fortunately, a rescuer found them and gave them temporary shelter. Months passed, and they all grew up healthy and strong. Among them, Marshall was the one who trusted people the most—friendly, affectionate, and eager for human connection.
In November 2024, PACK’s Preparatory School brought Marshall in for training. He quickly mastered basic commands and proved himself to be a smart, obedient dog!
Personality
Marshall is enthusiastic, outgoing, and full of energy—the perfect “sunshine athlete” type. He thrives on human interaction and loves receiving praise. Wherever people gather, Marshall wants to be there too! At camping events, he’s the little joker who gets everyone smiling.
Why camping? Because in quieter indoor spaces, Marshall shines with confidence, while in bustling outdoor city settings he’s more sensitive and timid. Loud noises can make him nervous, so he still needs practice adjusting to busy urban life. Marshall always tries to do his best, eager to be recognized, and will even try to “help out” as he understands it. With his cheerful, eager-to-please nature, he’s like the perfect little house manager!
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Energy Levels
Gets very excited when going out, eating, or when people approach him. Can calm down when corrected or given commands.
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Temperament
Gets excited when around many people and wants to play. In unfamiliar environments he can be timid, and in urban settings with traffic noise, he becomes very nervous and may try to escape.
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Role
Quick to understand what people want and tries hard to cooperate.
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Adaptability
Adapts well to people, but unfamiliar environments and loud noises still scare him.
Foster Family Says
Marshall is very sensitive to strangers and loud noises—he may tremble or try to run away. But on walks, he is very friendly toward other dogs and wants to interact. He’s also curious about the household cat. At first, he would chase the cat, but never with aggression—only curiosity. Now, he sometimes even plays with the cat using toys!
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
No known 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
Very approachable; after a few minutes of interaction, strangers can pet him. Outdoors he remains more fearful, so an experienced handler is safer.
Dogs
Friendly and polite, will sniff other dogs, but won’t immediately play with unfamiliar ones.
Cats
Very gentle. Will sit beside cats while they eat without competing for food. Curious and kind.
Kids
Friendly with children. Gentle movements help him accept them faster.
Noise
Very noise-sensitive. Barks at sounds outside the door to alert humans, but can be stopped. Outdoor walks in noisy areas make him anxious and likely to pull hard to escape.
Touch
Extremely affectionate. No sensitive spots—loves being petted all over.
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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
Barks at neighbors’ door sounds to alert, but stops when corrected.
Separation Anxiety
None observed.
Aggression
None observed.
Resource Guarding
None observed.
Destructive Chewing
May chew things when lacking exercise or stimulation.
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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
Knows his name.
Yes & No
Understands.
Potty Trained
Needs frequent walks; otherwise may have accidents indoors.
Good on Leash
Lacks confidence with unfamiliar handlers. In noisy, busy streets he may panic and pull very hard, so leash must be held securely.
Sit
Understands.
Down
Understands.
Stay
馬修聽得懂等等。
Come
Responds to recall.
Paw
Knows how to shake hands.