What’s up, dudes and dudettes? I’m Domino and I arrived in Minnesota from Texas in early March. I’ve been told I’ve got a pretty heavy look. I am sporting this radical black mask and these radar dish ears to stay tuned into the cosmos. My eyes are a mellow light brown – some say they’re "soul-piercing," but I’m just taking in your aura, man. I’m not big on the "smiley" thing, but if I’m feeling your energy, I’ll give you a solid tail wag and a close-up lean. I drifted up here from Texas after a gig as a service dog trainee didn’t quite pan out – turns out I’m a bit too "mouthy" for the little ones. When I get stoked, I just want to taste the air (or your arm, foot, or face), so I’m learning to hold a toy instead. My DNA is quite the cocktail: about 50% Staffy and 50% Pit Bull, with a little sprinkle of Cattle Dog and Chow Chow for that extra flavor.
I’ve totally settled into the household flow, man. When the sun goes down, I retreat to my covered kennel for a solid 8 or 9 hours of shut-eye – sometimes I even put myself to bed when the vibes are right. I’m cool hanging out in there for about 4 hours during the day, too. My potty game is righteous – I’m learning to tell my humans when I need to hit the grass. As long as I get a break every couple of hours, it’s all peace and love. I’ve got "sit" dialed in, and my foster pawrents are having me work on "here" and "let’s go" when it’s time to take a hike. Walking on a leash is a work in progress – I’m using this "power loop" thing right now to keep me steady. I’m not a huge foodie unless we’re indoors where it’s chill, but I’m learning that getting treats outside is a pretty epic deal, too.
I’m currently living with two adult humans, and honestly, I dig everyone’s energy equally. I haven't met any kids or cats yet, but because I like to use my mouth to say hello, I should probably be well-supervised if littles are in my future. The resident female Cattle Dog is totally tubular – queen of the waves you might say. I let her nibble on my legs and face, and in exchange, she lets me curl up right next to her. Despite my laid-back attitude inside, I’m pretty alert to the neighborhood scene. If I see a squirrel or another dog, I might let out a "hey man!" bark, or sometimes I just retreat back to the house to keep things mellow. I’m still learning that humans are just as interesting as the great outdoors, but no worries, with a little guidance, I’m getting there.
So, what’s my dream scenario? I’m looking for a home with another dog-friendly pup who can show me how to ride the big waves. I’m not an "alpha" type – I’m chill with following the leader and soaking up the wisdom of an older, established dog. I’d love a family that’s down for some basic obedience training so we can really bond. I don't need a frantic lifestyle. I’m pretty independent for a pittie mix and I get most of my kicks playing with my four-legged bud. If you want a running partner, I could totally be your guy once I get my cardio up, but mostly I just need a crew that can help me channel my "mouthiness" into toys and keep my focus on the good vibes. Could this be you?
