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Pocomio

Unknown · Young · 3 years

Looking for a human with a steady hand for a dog who wants to be the leader and has a lot to learn! Pocomio, a mixed-breed dog with border collie heritage, large size, born in August 2022, and entered the dog shelter in May 2023 with a clear mission in life: to keep everything under control. When you approach him, he lets you know right away with a firm bark, just to remind you that he's in charge here. However, if you try to pass by him, he steps back with an air that seems to say, "Okay, but don't push it." He has a habit: he approaches only when you're distracted, almost as if he wants to peek at who you are without committing too much. With other dogs? There's no doubt: he's the boss. Dominant and controlling, he wants to be the pack leader, although he sometimes goes a bit too far. Who are we looking for? An experienced adopter who knows how to handle a determined character without losing their calm. Someone who isn't intimidated by his alpha ways but can guide him towards discovering a calmer form of leadership. Ideally, someone without other dogs or, at most, with a very calm companion to avoid fights. If you think you have the patience, firmness, and maybe even the right touch of humor to win over this all-in-one "supervisor," contact us. Who knows, he might discover that having a human leader isn't so bad after all! He is located in a private accredited dog shelter in Basilicata and we place him both in Lazio and the north, after the necessary pre-adoption home checks, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, tested for leishmaniasis, and of course with a microchip.

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Cercasi umano dal polso fermo per un cane che vuol fare il capetto e che ha tanto da imparare! Pocomio, meticcio derivato border collie, taglia grande, nato nell’agosto 2022 ed entrato in canile nel maggio 2023 con una missione ben chiara nella vita: tenere tutto sotto controllo. Quando ti avvicini, lui te lo fa sapere subito con un bel abbaio deciso, giusto per ricordarti che qui comanda lui. Se però provi a passargli accanto, si allontana con un’aria che sembra dire: “Va bene, ma non esagerare”. Ha un’abitudine: si avvicina solo quando sei distratto, quasi a voler sbirciare chi sei senza compromettersi troppo. Con gli altri cani? Non c’è dubbio: è lui il boss. Dominante e controllore, vuole essere il leader del branco, anche se ogni tanto esagera un po’. Chi stiamo cercando? Un adottante esperto, che sappia come gestire un carattere deciso senza perdere la calma. Serve qualcuno che non si lasci intimidire dai suoi modi da capo, ma che sappia guidarlo verso la scoperta di una leadership più serena. Meglio se senza altri cani o, al massimo, con un compagno molto tranquillo, per evitare baruffe. Se pensi di avere la pazienza, la fermezza e magari anche il giusto tocco di humor per conquistare questo “supervisore” tutto d’un pezzo, contattaci. Chissà, potrebbe scoprire che avere un capo umano non è poi così male! Si trova in un canile privato convenzionato in Basilicata e lo affidiamo sia nel Lazio sia al nord, dopo le dovute verifiche preaffido, vaccinato, sterilizzato, testato leishmania e ovviamente con microchip. Settore Adozioni Associazione ALFA OdV SMS/WhatsApp: 3280034508 email: un volontario ALFA ti contatterà per darti tutte le informazioni Preso atto dell'Informativa privacy di Alfa, acconsento espressamente al trattamento dei miei dati personali con le modalità sopra indicate, ivi inclusa la comunicazione dei miei dati ai soggetti menzionati: per l’invio di comunicazioni informative, di eventuali nostre newsletter, con qualsiasi mezzo (conosciuto o non), ivi compreso, a titolo esemplificativo e non esaustivo, posta, Internet, telefono, E-mail, MMS, SMS da parte di Alfa, nonché da parte di entità fisiche o giuridiche legate contrattualmente ad Alfa e/o che, comunque, collaborino alle attività di Alfa

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Roma
Shelter
Associazione ALFA
Living with Pocomio
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Associazione ALFA · Roma

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Pocomio home

What you'll need for Pocomio in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Pocomio

What life with Pocomio looks like

Pocomio is a large young adult dog waiting at Associazione ALFA in Roma.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹Adopting from Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pocomio, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pocomio?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Associazione ALFA handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pocomio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pocomio if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Associazione ALFA will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Pocomio already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Pocomio isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Associazione ALFA early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pocomio and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (IT). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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