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My basic info
Breed
Boxer/Beagle
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
Kristine
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi, my name is Dug and I would like to introduce myself to you. My foster family thinks my name should have really been Cooper, why you ask? Well if you are a fan of the show Big Bang Theory, they say I remind them of Sheldon Cooper. I require a lot of structure and am super smart and even with my quirks you can't help but love me. The one thing that is not like Sheldon Cooper is my affection. I am a very affectionate dog. I am approximately 2 years old and my foster family thinks I am a Beagle/Boxer mix. I get along with dogs, kids and adults. I am house broken. I sleep through the night in foster family’s living room with my other doggie pals. I've been in my foster home for a while and have earned their trust and have been left out to roam the house when they are gone. My foster family wouldn't recommend this from day one but as we bond you can see me become more comfortable and secure in my new home.
Okay so what are my special requirements of my forever home that make me like Sheldon Cooper, here you go:
What I need:
An active home with older kids or no kids. I'm high strung (you know what I'm talking about Type A personalities) so young kids running around, while I like them just provides WAY too much stimulation for me and I become a wild man. When I become a wild man I jump and start herding the kids so I'm best with older kids.
My current foster home has multiple dogs and believes I would benefit from having another active playful dog. The only way they think I will do well as an only dog is if I have a family that will spend a lot of time with me and include me in family activities. If I'm going to be home alone for 8 hours a day by myself on a consistent bases it is probably best I have another K-9 companion. I do need a tolerant playful dog because I steal toys, I'm working on this. You can take things away from me but I will steal toys from the dogs even when I have my own. I will play tug with them but my ultimate goal is to be the ruler of all the toys.
I must have routine and structure, if I don't have this it brings out my anxiety and puts me in a whining frenzy and I don't know what to do with myself. Also, I do not like my paws touched or being brushed so my foster family is working on positive reinforcement to continue to progress on being able to easily clip my nails and brush me.
I can be reactive so I believe a single family home is best for me. If I start hearing lots of commotion and racquet from neighbors I will because vocal as I can't believe I'm missing out on the fun. So apartments and condos wouldn't work for me.
So right now you're thinking, woah, that's a lot of work. Yep, I'm a SUPER smart dog and when that happens, it requires work to keep me mentally and physically stimulated. I'm like the smart kid in class that will misbehave if you don't give me more than my fellow classmates because I'm bored.
So if you are committed to my needs above what does that get you? Glad you asked, I'm really smart and know the following commands, doggie push-up (sit/down/stand multiple times), stay, leave it, off, wait, take it, come, touch, and watch me. Also, I am very affectionate; however, I'm easily excitable so I need affection that can be given calmly otherwise that whole wild man thing gets the better of me. I will be a great addition to the right home.
Oh and my current foster home does not have cats so and introduce would be required but my foster family suspects I wouldn't do well with cats. I have no food or treat aggression with people but I won't let another dog take my food.
I’m just an overall happy dog that loves to make you smile and would do great with a family that has experience dealing with anxiety and the ability to patiently work with me. My foster family is willing to provide guidance to a family that is ready to work with me on my anxiety and training. My adoption fee is $200, if you'd like to meet me please call Robin at 630-877-4433 or email crowley3802@sbcglobal.net, I'd love to get to know you better and maybe become your new four legged family member. http://youtu.be/EEWIwOimpxw
