Meet Strider!

 

Strider was rescued from a hoarders home where he was not getting the attention or vet care he needed.  In spite of his experience, he is still a very friendly & happy dog.  He is looking forward finding a loving forever home where good care will be taken of him.

 

Strider is a sweet little snugglebug.  He loves to go for walks, play in the backyard, & snuggle.  He walks well on a leash (no pulling) but tends to wander from one side to another.  He enjoys playing in the backyard by himself or with the other dogs in his foster home.  Every 10-15 minutes he will come to the back door to check in with his foster mom.  He will take ANY chance he can get to snuggle whether it's a bed, a lap, or being carried around like a baby-he let the 5 year old neighbor girl use him as a doll including putting a bonnet on him.  He follows his foster mom most places around the house, even into the shower.  He does NOT like to be left alone.  He needs a person or another dog with him for company.  

 

Strider is housebroken.  When he needs to go out, he stands by the back door.  Because he doesn't bark to go out, his foster mom has missed his request a time or two which has resulted in an indoor pee accident.  He does not care for crating/kenneling but will use it if you put him in one.  He cries & whines for about 15 minutes before he settles down.  He is well behaved when his foster mom is gone so is only rarely being crated/kenneled.  He enjoys other dogs.  He likes to play with them but also just be near them.  He has not been exposed to cats.

 

Strider is both food & socially motivated.  He is not currently demonstrating a preference for one over the other.  He knows his name & comes when it is called.  He has recently mastered off.  His foster mom is working with him on come, sit, stay, give it, & leave it.

 

Strider doesn't really bark.  He makes more of a grunting sound.  He is currently only doing this at the front door when someone enters or leaves & when he wants to be held or needs help getting up on something like the bed.  Once the issue is addressed he settles down quickly.

 

Strider's coat is currently thin.  Its growing back with the assistance of medicated baths.  Although he loves water, he only tolerates baths.  Once his coat completely grows back, he will probably have little to no shedding.  He sits still to have his ears cleaned & get his ear drops.  Because his coat is thin, he needs to be brushed/combed very gently.  He currently prefers a grooming glove.  His foster mom has started handling his feet & mouth in order to prepare him for nail trims & using the Leba III spray for his teeth.  He does currently drink water with a clorohex additive to help with his oral hygiene.

 

The perfect home for Strider MUST have either a person who is home a lot or another dog to provide him with companionship.  The person will need to enjoy being showered by affection.

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