This beautiful, handsome boy with an infectious smile and inquisitive golden eyes that actually sparkle is looking for his person. A single or couple that has large dog experience. He would do well with an active but balanced canine brother or sister that he can not only play with but learn from too but he would also do very well as an only dog too.
Zachary is a 2 ½ year old male currently who completed a board and training session with Five Rings in Hanson, MA readying himself for his next chapter in life. You!! He is energetic but also enjoys his relaxation time as well. He is freshening up on his greeting manners as well and still struggles with jumping up and hugging you. He is so unique in personality and appearance. Did you notice how much he loves the camera? Photos easily capture his active physicality as well as his effervescent charm. On the other paw, since Zachary is part coonhound you should know this breed is a late bloomer. Some do not mature until they are 2.5-years old. We did say he is special, and unique!
Zachary is a dog that loves affection and activities of all kinds. He also loves just hanging with his people, cuddling on the couch or in his bed, and exploring the world that he is just now discovering but he doesn’t need to do a lot of exploring. He is happy doing walks from home and getting comfortable with the same routine. Zachary is also like a four-month old puppy in an adolescent body. On the bright side he’s past the potty-training, crate-training, and teething stages. Like a blank slate, he is eager to be molded into a well-trained dog he is learning to be with a calm, confident owner to guide him.
Though young and active, he also settles nicely. He does very well in his crate, respects baby gates, is housetrained, and sleeps through the night. He loves playing with toys and exploring the outdoors. And he can entertain himself in the fenced-in yard that is a must. He would make a great running partner and excel at agility. He also loves to use his mind and is always ready to learn anything you want to teach him as long as treats are involved of course.
Zachary was kept in his crate most of his short life. He lived with small children, a cat, and another dog in a very small apartment. He had little socialization outside the home and is continuing to build his confidence and learn the outside world.
He must continue the structure and consistency that his foster and trainer have provided. He is learning to walk well on leash and not focus so much on passing cars, motorcycles, people and dogs. He is getting better every day. His adopter will have to continue this so he doesn’t fall back into an unconfident, frightened dog with high pitched barking when things pass him by.
Zach will still need someone with large dog experience and hopefully some hound experience as well. Someone with commitment to build a relationship based on trust. His adopter Must have at least a 6-foot privacy fence as he can jump a 4-5 foot one. Because hounds will escape at any opportunity, a tall privacy fence is a MUST.
Previously he did well living with kids but we ask that new human siblings be ages 12+ and have big dog experience.
Zachary is ready for a new ‘leash’ on life. Will you help him reach his potential and guide him every step of the way?
If you are interested in finding out more about Zachary, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:
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Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.
We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.
