Louie AB#18-124 – M, 2 Years

Foster dog name:  Louie

Gender:  Neutered Male

Age:  2 years 3 months

Size/Weight:  35 lbs

Color:  White/Orange

Breed:  English Setter

Good with Children:  Yes

Good with Dogs:  Yes

Good with Cats:  Yes

House trained:   Yes

Crate trained:  Yes

Leash trained:  Somewhat

Behavior:  Loves his human, and after 2 weeks has become more independent (staying outside to watch the squirrels even when I am not outside). Loves to play with my 2 dogs. Louie did growl at them at first and after one week initiated play with my Weim; after week 2 is now initiating play with my Setter. All 3 dogs now play well together. Louie wants to be next to you on the couch, bed, etc. when he is in the house. 

Activity Level: Very active – suggest a large fenced in yard as well as another dog to play with. If you don’t have a large yard walks are a must but prefer a dog park where he can run and play! Louie has done well at the dog park!

Fence:  Yes a fence is required. I have one section that is only 4 feet high but I strongly suggest a 5 foot fence because Louie LOVES to chase squirrels and rabbits. If you have a second dog that’s trained not to jump a fence I don’t think Louie would jump the fence either (mine don’t jump the shorter fence and neither does Louie!)

Medical History: Current on all vaccinations including Bordatella. Louie is on monthly heartworm meds. There are no health issues with Louie.

Foster Comments: 

1. It took Louie about 5 days to warn up to my 2 dogs. He did growl at both of them and snapped (spayed females) at first and by Day 5 was playing with my Long Haired Weim without any issues. There was no attempt to bite either by my dogs or Louie – to me this was just a matter of Louie being nervous – afterall he was in a shelter, had one week with another generous foster, the transported before I got him.  There have been no issues after 2 weeks.  

2. At first Louie ignored my 2 cats – but now has become more curious and barks at them sometimes. He has never grabbed them or tried to catch them.

3. Louie has a high prey drive (but can be taught that cats aren’t to be chased). On a long lead he will traverse the area with his nose to the ground – he would love to be let loose to hunt! 

4. Louie is a very high energy dog but as long as he has somewhere where he can run off leash, he does a lot better on the leash once the energy has been released!

5. Louie is 100% trainable. I have already taught him 2 commands! 

6. He is 100% house trained and crate trained (he now goes into his crate willingly – especially after a run or walk).

7. He does want to have a playful second dog.

8. He loves his human and does want to be close – on the couch, bed, etc.

9. When he looks at you with those huge eyes you just want to melt. He REALLY tries hard to be a good boy.  He has played in the park with kids (about 7-10 years old) without any issues.  He loves everyone he meets.  And he has met new dogs at the park and did well with them – even when he was on leash. 

10. Sometimes if a new dog gets in his face at first – he will growl. But, he has never acted aggressive – it’s more like a warning to get out of his face until he knows the new dog! Now he and my other 2 dogs wrestle, jump on each other, chase, etc. without any issues.  Their favorite time though is when they both sit next to each other on the grass looking up at the tree for the squirrel!  

11. You can correct Louie (especially if he growls or barks) simply by grabbing his nose and telling him "No" - he is learning what this means and would NEVER bite or growl at me,  He is 100% good about sharing food bowls, treats, etc.  NO food aggression whatsoever.  

12. If I had property I would keep Louie. It’s just extremely difficult for me to run or even walk on leash with 3 dogs who want to be in the lead.  There is absolutely nothing ‘wrong’ with Louie.  Sure he needs time to adjust, but he absolutely should be adopted! 

Adoption Fee: $300.00

Foster Location: Loveland, CO

 

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