Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please contact Karen (krun11@sbcglobal.net) for more information about this pet.RUGERRuger is currently being fostered in BENTON, ARKANSAS RUGER is an amazing dog. He turned 1 year old on 12/17/22, so he's 1 1/2 years old, and so loveable, and he still acts like a puppy. He is an amazing, intelligent boy! He is HOUSEBROKEN, YAY!! He has been neutered, had all of his puppy shots, etc... a copy of all meds he received is on a spreadsheet I make - one for you, and one for your veterinarian. Ruger has lots of energy, but he will chill out if you are trying to watch your favorite TV shows. If you are laying on the couch & want to cuddle with him, all he asks from you are tummy rubs :) Ruger is just so happy that he was saved and loved. Ruger weighs about 45 pounds. He has grown into a very intelligent, handsome, loving young puppy/dog, and is probably at his adult weight.. Ruger is very intelligent. I taught him if he would go outside and do his business, then when he came back into the house, he had to 'sit', then 'lie down' then he would get his treat. So NOW he comes in, does 1/2 of a sit, and just plops on down onto the floor. He's a super smarty pants by skipping the 'sit' part. But he will still 'sit' if that's all you say. He is just so smart!! He knows 'sit', 'down', 'out', 'pepe-poopy', 'shake', 'down' and 'off' and he will not jump up on you. I have neuropathy, and if he jumps up on me, down I go onto the floor. So he comes in, and immediately sits in front of me, never jumps on me, so then he gets lots of loving :) Ruger is totally housetrained. He will come to whatever room you are in, then leave, then come back, then leave. That means he needs to pp or poo. If you do not take or let him out, then there could be pp or poo on your floor :) So you should have no problems with him going potty in your house if you just watch him.. Also, if he is on a schedule, that would be ideal. I've never had him in a crate, just because my hands and feet will not co-ordinate to put one together. I feel he will be OK in one, because he loves his Igloo outside, and if he's napping, and if I open the door and say 'Come in sweetie', he just looks at me like 'No, I'm comfy and was taking a nap you silly person.' Ruger loves all people - men, women and children - and loves all the other dogs too, but a female dog close to his age would be best, because he would have a playmate :) 2 males together tend to bossy, trying to see who's the boss... He also loves being the 'only' dog, but he will fit into any forever home once he gets used to his new house, family, and these new dogs to him... Ruger is one of the most amazing young dogs that I have fostered. He learns tricks in 15 minutes, and does not forget them. I use a hand command with every command, so make up your own hand signals, then he will for sure know what you mean for him to do. He needs kids to play with, or a very active adult. I was thinking of keeping him, but I can't walk or run or even drive (yet) with these numb feet and legs I have now, and it is not fair to him, because he wants to play with me so badly. His adoption donation is $250 which pays some of the veterinarian bills for all the medical care he has been given. He has been neutered, and has all his puppy shots, rabies, etc... This boy will love you so very much, and be so very loyal to you forever. He is a great guard dog too. He barks if you may be at the other end of the house, and don't hear someone knocking at the door, or pulling into the driveway, he runs up there, barks, and comes back and looks at you like, 'COME ON!' *These pictures are of him playing with my Dad in the yard, he's silly, but loves to play. You are welcome to call me or email me if you are still interested, and if you send in the application, I'll get the ball rolling!!June 9, 2023, 4:02 am
