Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
**About River:**
River is an international rescue all the way from South Korean. While "international adoption" might sound like a major undertaking, we have years of experience streamlining this process to make it as smooth as possible. We’ll be right by your side to explain every step!
The Journey Home
Once your application is approved, the final step of River’s journey begins. Adopters are responsible for picking him up directly from a major international airport. Common arrival hubs include:
West Coast: SFO, SEA, LAX.
East Coast & Central: JFK, IAH
Personality
River is a sweet, gentle, and affectionate little boy who absolutely loves people! Although he can be a little timid, he enjoys being close to his humans even when off-leash.
He has a lovely balance of affection and independence. He’s not overly clingy, but he loves cuddling up and falling asleep in his foster’s arms, which makes him incredibly adorable!
River is very food-motivated, making it easier to build trust and work on training. He also behaves calmly at cafés and restaurants, patiently waiting beside his foster.
He gets along well with other dogs and enjoys their company, but he’s also perfectly happy entertaining himself with toys.
Overall, River has a moderate energy level. He’s playful and curious without being overly hyper.
Good with Children?
River hasn’t had much experience spending time with children, and he currently lives in a home without kids.
However, he has a very gentle and mild-mannered personality, and his foster believes he could do well with children.
His compatibility with children hasn’t been fully tested, so gentle introductions and supervision would be important.
Good with Cats?
River doesn’t show much interest in cats when he encounters them.
He hasn’t lived with cats, so his compatibility with them hasn’t been fully tested. However, since he’s still a young puppy and hasn’t shown aggressive behavior, his foster believes he could potentially adjust well to living with a cat.
Slow, supervised introductions would be recommended.
Car Rides
River doesn’t have much experience riding in cars yet, so he can be a little nervous at first.
However, he generally stays calm during car rides and hasn’t shown any signs of car sickness.
Potty Training
River prefers going potty outdoors, but he also does well using pee pads indoors.
He’s already developing good potty habits, although continued consistency and training will be important as he grows.
Separation Anxiety
River hasn’t been left completely alone yet because he currently lives with other dogs in his foster home.
His foster believes he may become comfortable spending time alone as he gets older, but his ability to stay home alone hasn’t been tested.
Since he’s still a young puppy, he’ll need gradual alone-time training and patience as he adjusts to a new environment.
Food & Resource Guarding
River absolutely loves food and treats!
He’s patient and waits nicely for his turn.
If another dog leaves food or treats unfinished, River may try to sneak an extra bite, but he generally handles these situations without conflict.
No specific resource-guarding behavior has been reported.
Leash Walking & Recall
River is doing very well with leash walking!
He naturally maintains a comfortable distance from his handler without pulling excessively and is easy to guide during walks.
He’s curious about other dogs he encounters but doesn’t pull toward them.
He also does well during supervised off-leash activities and tends to stay close to his foster rather than wandering off.
As he’s still a puppy, continued leash training and recall practice in secure areas will help him develop reliable walking habits.
Training & Commands
River currently understands:
Sit
Stay / Wait
He’s still young and continuing to learn!
APPLY HERE
https://lifeofhopefoundation.org/adoption-application/
