07/11/2025
Nikko has been with us since March 15th and we can't figure out why. He is stunningly handsome, he is loving and craves human companionship, he is dog social to the point of annoying, "can you play?, wanna play?, come play with me" while bowing and dancing about.
He starts his day at 7am and his bedtime is 10pm. He loves to roll in the grass, play with unstuffed toys on his back holding them high above his head with his front limbs. He lets' out a "AROOOO" when he wants to get your attention, and is an excellent sofa buddy for binging television.
He sleeps in his crate at night and when no one is home, we are mostly home however, he prefers that as he has to keep watch of his people. He can be cautious with new folks, treats win him over every time and he has a silly side to him, not usually shown in Shepherd's. His best friend is Nike, whom he can't bowl over when they play together.
If you're looking for a friend Nikko has your back. Please consider Nikko he is a very unique, handsome, character with love to share.
He is a toy gatherer, likes to take them out of the bin and find the toys no one has played with in ages. Hasn't learned to put them all back yet. He will open his crate door if unlocked and put himself inside to wait for his food bowl. He has figured out how to open the baby gates if not locked, "flip and slip" and you have access to the room. Very intelligent dog.
He went to basic obedience training, he knows, "sit, down, settle, stay, but is allergic to the word "come". I have found if he doesn't come running in the house from the yard when I call, if I leave the door slightly cracked, he will open it and come inside on his own.
At 7 months, he can't be trusted to be alone in the yard or house. He will find something to open, tear, chew, and even hide. I have found my tv remote, computer mouse, socks and slippers strategically placed out of sight in the backyard. I think he is laughing at me when I go searching for the items like a cray cray person.
He will need a high fenced yard, adult supervision, and lots of cuddle time when he asks if he can join on the sofa.
Housetrained, Yes
Crate trained, Yes, not fond of it when left home alone unless it's in the bedroom where he sleeps at night.
Up to date on core vaccines, Rabies, neutered and microchipped.
He eats like a small pony, but burns it off and has a trim body frame with long legs that sometimes trip him up.
He is a clean dog and tolerates getting a bath pretty well.
Backstory: Nikko was captured after his Mama, a town stray gave birth to him and his two sisters. His sister's were quickly adopted and are doing great in their homes. Nikko was nervous around people at first, but through months of work, he no longer cowers and as I said treats are the way to earn his trust. He is not overly affectionate, but he will sneak in a kiss or tongue lick when you don't suspect it to both human family members and dogs. If another dog allowed it he would clean their teeth, ears, and face in one sitting.
