Buddy 14-108

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
 April 27, 2014 Physical Yes, 10+ optional no
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Everybody needs a Buddy, and we at RAGOM have got one for you!

Buddy is new to RAGOM and is currently staying with his temporary foster Mom (TFM). Buddy was a stray that wondered into the yard of a Good Samaritan. That family let him stay for a few months, but he lived primarily outside with another dog and they were too rough with their play and got into mischief together, so the family needed to find Buddy a home where he could get more attention and training. Buddy is estimated to be about 2 years old.TFM has lots of good things to say about this friendly guy. Here are some of the great things about him:

• He is a perfect medium size at 54 lbs., and has a handsome black coat with brown "stockings"

• He likes every person he meets, although he can be over enthusiastic with his greetings, so needs to be watched carefully around the youngest and oldest.

• He hasn't had an accident, so it appears that he is housetrained.

• He is doing well with being crated during work hours at his temporary foster home.

• He is quiet at home and does not bark without cause. Given some exercise he is calm when in the house.

• He likes to play fetch with his ball. TFM has been taking him to a fenced tennis court to run around and chase the ball since his foster home does not have a fence.

• He is healthy. He only current medical problem is a skin sore on one paw that is being treated with ointment and is healing. He has an appointment to be neutered on 5/8. He has been brought up to date on all his shots and preventatives.

• Buddy loves affection and will rest his head on your lap and sleep next to the bed all night. Given permission he would probably like to share the couch and the bed with you!

• He has not chewed anything inappropriate, but no food should be left on counters and stuffed toys have short lives with Buddy around.

• Buddy likes affection, attention, praise and treats, so he should be easy to train. He is already learning sit and is now sitting to get on his leash and before going through doors to prevent him from bolting.

• Buddy travels well in a car and seems to enjoy getting out and about.

Unfortunately since Buddy spent his formative youth without much guidance he does have some areas for improvement. This is not surprising considering his lack of training, but should get better with consistent leadership in his new home. Here are some things that need to get better to help Buddy be a good citizen:

∗ Buddy does not have leash manners and has a strong desire to follow anything that moves; a combination that sets him up to be a dog that is likely to follow his nose and get carried away (or to carry his person away on leash). He is starting to work with a gentle leader but hasn't had much success with it yet.

∗ Buddy and a female canine companion at his last house played very hard together and tag teamed to cause the demise of a couple of felines. Between this and his general obsession with moving things he should not go to a home with cats and probably not one with small dogs.

∗ He has been reported to do some pee marking - but this has not been a problem inside at his temporary foster home where there are no other pets.

∗ Because of his critter obsession and his questionable recall Buddy is an escape risk at this time and should go to a home with a fence, and should probably not live with smaller children who may accidentally let him out or be bowled over in a doorway. Hopefully this will improve as he becomes attached to the people and place at his new home and also after his neuter, but for now he needs someone who can physically handle him consistently and build a bond that makes him want to stay at home!

Buddy has lived with other dogs in the past but has not been exposed much since coming into RAGOM, so his canine social skills are unknown at this time. This will change when he moves to his permanent foster home, so check back for his next update to see how he is getting along with his foster siblings and their friends.

Buddy will be moving to his 'permanent' foster home in Duluth this weekend after his neuter surgery. He will be ready to meet his forever family after he settles in by Lake Superior. We are hoping he will be ready to attend the Meet and Greet in Duluth on May 18th, so check back for updates if you would like to come out and meet your next Best Buddy!

At a Glance #14-108

Mixed Breed Born: April 2012
Male 56 lbs

Status: Adopted

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
 April 27, 2014 Physical Yes, 10+ optional no
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Everybody needs a Buddy, and we at RAGOM have got one for you!

Buddy is new to RAGOM and is currently staying with his temporary foster Mom (TFM). Buddy was a stray that wondered into the yard of a Good Samaritan. That family let him stay for a few months, but he lived primarily outside with another dog and they were too rough with their play and got into mischief together, so the family needed to find Buddy a home where he could get more attention and training. Buddy is estimated to be about 2 years old.TFM has lots of good things to say about this friendly guy. Here are some of the great things about him:

• He is a perfect medium size at 54 lbs., and has a handsome black coat with brown "stockings"

• He likes every person he meets, although he can be over enthusiastic with his greetings, so needs to be watched carefully around the youngest and oldest.

• He hasn't had an accident, so it appears that he is housetrained.

• He is doing well with being crated during work hours at his temporary foster home.

• He is quiet at home and does not bark without cause. Given some exercise he is calm when in the house.

• He likes to play fetch with his ball. TFM has been taking him to a fenced tennis court to run around and chase the ball since his foster home does not have a fence.

• He is healthy. He only current medical problem is a skin sore on one paw that is being treated with ointment and is healing. He has an appointment to be neutered on 5/8. He has been brought up to date on all his shots and preventatives.

• Buddy loves affection and will rest his head on your lap and sleep next to the bed all night. Given permission he would probably like to share the couch and the bed with you!

• He has not chewed anything inappropriate, but no food should be left on counters and stuffed toys have short lives with Buddy around.

• Buddy likes affection, attention, praise and treats, so he should be easy to train. He is already learning sit and is now sitting to get on his leash and before going through doors to prevent him from bolting.

• Buddy travels well in a car and seems to enjoy getting out and about.

Unfortunately since Buddy spent his formative youth without much guidance he does have some areas for improvement. This is not surprising considering his lack of training, but should get better with consistent leadership in his new home. Here are some things that need to get better to help Buddy be a good citizen:

∗ Buddy does not have leash manners and has a strong desire to follow anything that moves; a combination that sets him up to be a dog that is likely to follow his nose and get carried away (or to carry his person away on leash). He is starting to work with a gentle leader but hasn't had much success with it yet.

∗ Buddy and a female canine companion at his last house played very hard together and tag teamed to cause the demise of a couple of felines. Between this and his general obsession with moving things he should not go to a home with cats and probably not one with small dogs.

∗ He has been reported to do some pee marking - but this has not been a problem inside at his temporary foster home where there are no other pets.

∗ Because of his critter obsession and his questionable recall Buddy is an escape risk at this time and should go to a home with a fence, and should probably not live with smaller children who may accidentally let him out or be bowled over in a doorway. Hopefully this will improve as he becomes attached to the people and place at his new home and also after his neuter, but for now he needs someone who can physically handle him consistently and build a bond that makes him want to stay at home!

Buddy has lived with other dogs in the past but has not been exposed much since coming into RAGOM, so his canine social skills are unknown at this time. This will change when he moves to his permanent foster home, so check back for his next update to see how he is getting along with his foster siblings and their friends.

Buddy will be moving to his 'permanent' foster home in Duluth this weekend after his neuter surgery. He will be ready to meet his forever family after he settles in by Lake Superior. We are hoping he will be ready to attend the Meet and Greet in Duluth on May 18th, so check back for updates if you would like to come out and meet your next Best Buddy!

Updates

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Hey! Anyone out there? Buddy here! Evidently foster Mom (FM) is not doing a good enough job of promoting me, because there is no one knocking at the door wanting to take me home yet. So I guess I better write this update myself to let you know just what a great guy I am!

 

Really, what is not to love? I am young and healthy, and quite dashing (if I do say so myself). I am housebroken, crate trained, and respect barriers. I like all people and have enjoyed meeting people of all ages, from kids to seniors. I'm a little excited at first to meet new folks, but calm down very quickly. I am playful and pretty much always happy. I have moderate exercise needs; one good walk and a couple of short sessions of ball play in the yard and I can settle in for a quiet evening. But if you want to go running or hiking I'm game to try those too! I LOVE riding in the car and going on adventures.

 

FM has been teaching me lots of stuff and now I can sit and wait before eating my meals, coming in or out of my crate, or going through the doors. I stay in the fenced yard (even when there are deer outside) and come when I am called in the yard. FM said I needed a 5 ft. fence, but 4 might be enough. We can try it at a friend's house and see how it goes if you need us to.

 

I have met a few more dogs now and so far we all do fine: after a bit of over excitement on first meeting I'm good to go about my business and let them go about theirs. If they tell me to get lost I'm happy to do it without arguing about it. I get along OK with my foster sibs, so would be fine having another dog in my home but would also be happy to have all of the attention to myself.

 

I really would prefer not to live with cats (too fun to chase and grab) or small children (I am uncomfortable being touched in some places and kids may forget that and make me nervous). And yes, I am still working on my leash manners - but getting better. We can work on that together at dog class and on long walks. What a great way to us to get to know each other better - by getting out and exploring the world together! I'm very loyal and love being with my person or people. So come on! Come visit me and see if I can be your next best Buddy!

 

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Buddy had been in his permanent foster home for 2 weeks now.  He is recovering from his neuter surgery and is now cone-free.  He is settling in and showing his true personality.  Buddy is aptly named.  He is always in a good mood and is happy to share any adventure you may have in mind.  He loves his people and wants to be included at all times, and will help with everything from gardening to house cleaning.  Everyone who meets him comments that he is such a "nice boy".  He is sweet, likes to give gentle kisses, and would love to be a lap dog!

Buddy is an easy housedog. He is housebroken (lifted his leg to mark upon first entering the house but I caught him and corrected him and he has not done it again) and crate trained. At my house he is crated for a 6 - 9 hour workday with one break mid day when an older neighbor kid comes and lets the dogs out for a few minutes.  He methodically destroys stuffed toys, but doesn't chew on anything inappropriate. He will counter cruise so no food should be left out.  He will try to engage you in play or petting often, but can also chill while you are busy if you tell him to.  He respects barriers and will stay out of a room with a verbal command.  I think he could be given free roam, but have not attempted it yet.  He sleeps through the night next to the bed, but would love to sleep on the bed if allowed.

He likes spending time outside and will retrieve a ball as long as you have another ball or a treat to trade for it.  He will also toss the ball and pounce on it or zoom around the yard with it just for fun.  He has not made any effort to climb over or dig under the 5 ft. chain link fence, although he checks the gaits regularly.  He will need a physical fence at least 5 ft. high at his forever home. 

Buddy wants to like other dogs, but lacks canine social skills.  He tends be over-enthusiastic with his greetings, which can get on the nerves of some dogs.  It took about two days of getting some corrections from my dogs and myself to establish good relationships and now he gets along well with both of the resident dogs.  He leaves my old male dog alone, and will play a little once in a while with my female dog.  Once he gets past the excitement of meeting a dog he doesn't pay them much attention and is more interested in the people, place and toys then the canine residents.  I would say that for his forever home another dog is optional, and a younger playful dog would probably be best.  He should definitely go to obedience class so he can continue learning manners and social interactions.  With a history of hurting cats he needs a home with no cats and probably no small dogs. 

Buddy has mild resource guarding: he can be pushy with my dogs when he wants attention (muscling his way between them and me), and has snarked a couple of times over food with other dogs (no contact, just a warning).  Both of these are understandable for a dog that was a stray, but it means he should not be in a home with younger children who might not understand his boundaries.  I can take food from his bowl or take his bowl away while he is eating with no problem.  He will also sit in a line with my residents to get treats without issues and takes them very gently.  He respects firm corrections from my resident dogs or me and does not respond with any aggression; he actually seems to thrive on finally having some leadership.  He is learning the "house rules" here rapidly and looks to me for guidance when he is unsure of what to do.  He like treats and toys and loves attention, which all help to make training easier.

Buddy still has poor leash manners, but is improving and is slowly getting used to the Gentle Leader during walks.  He will need someone who can physically handle him for the time being until he progresses enough with his training to walk without lunging every which way to sniff and mark.  He loves riding in the car and willingly hops into a crate in my van.  Without a restraint I suspect he would be crawling into my lap to keep me company while I drive!

So over all Buddy is a sweet boy who would love someone to cherish him and to help him continue to learn good citizenship.  In exchange he will be your loving and devoted friend for life.