Sir Duke is an enormous teddy bear! He is such a good boy with affection, adoring all of the attention. He is good with other dogs, too. He loves to play but isn't overly energetic in that he does know how to chill. He adores people and will happily prance around showing off his super thick fur. He responds fairly well to direction, but Duke is needing a secure home and yard as he has the ability to jump fences and open gates - being a little escape artist. He is also showing separation anxiety, seeming fine with everyone about and then when left alone, he is overwhelmed with anxiety and becomes vocal and may make some decisions he wouldn't otherwise do - like eating items, chewing on items, and trying to escape. He is also needing a home without cats.

Duke is a Malamute and Husky mix, and breed experience with his adoption is a big bonus. The breed, and thus Duke, are known for being roamers, escape artists, and talkers. Duke will act independent one minute and then cry out for his person the next.

Duke deserves a patient family, where someone is home most of the time. While good with other dogs, he does fixate on new ones while on leash and some redirection may be needed. Someone willing to give him lots of affection too!

Sir Duke came to us from Oakland Animal Services. They reached out to us because he has a limp in his front right elbow. It looks like he's got a skip in his step but Duke doesn't let it get him down. We hope we can help him with that and find him a great forever home.