Louie (Frosty 18-048)
At a Glance #18-048
| Mixed Breed | Born: March 2011 |
| Male | 68 lbs |
Status: Adopted
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Sunday, April 29, 2018
Frosty was adopted by someone familiar with the Great Pyrenees breed (Frosty is a Golden and Great Pyrenees mix). Neither the barking nor the running once loose surprised his new owner. She uses tie-outs so there will be no chance for escaping the fence. The first day went well and Frosty seems to be adjusting to his new home. It is certainly quiet at our house without him.
Saturday, April 14, 2018
The latest photo of Frosty—a handsome boy.
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Frosty was neutered and had dental work on Friday. He ended up having five teeth pulled too. He was even more vocal than usual on Friday evening but once Saturday morning came, he was back to normal. He is like a bull in a china shop now that he's wearing a cone. A couple more days of that and we should be done with that too. His neuter incision seems fine but we'll keep the cone on to be safe.
He is an escape artist and a runner. He has bullied his way out of my back gate twice now. The second time I have no idea how he did it, because the latch was clasped shut with a d-ring. He runs and has zero recall once he knows he's free. My Red Lab goes with him, because he too is always looking for a way to run the neighborhood.
Frosty actively tries to open the gate. Someone is always out in the yard with the dogs, but by the time you get the other dogs back in the house, the runners are long gone, usually in opposite directions. Frosty, who also has great recall in the yard, is now tethered in the fenced yard so there will be no more escapes. This is not something that I think can be fixed with Frosty. It sounds like it's a Great Pyrenees trait, and his surrendering family mentioned it, too.
Frosty has been trained by someone in his past. He sits, downs, shakes, and sits pretty. But like I've said before, he has a nice recall as long as he's in a fence. He is also crate trained and he loves to sleep in his bed.
He continues to be very vocal. Other than his running and his talking, he's a really nice dog and will make a very nice companion for the right home.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Frosty is in good health, is up to date on vaccines, and has his neuter and dental surgery scheduled for April 6. He has a moderate energy level, but if he wants something, he stands in front of you and barks and talks until you do what he wants.
He has been crated when humans are away because he has a tendency to chase the little cat. Annie runs for her life but obviously isn't too scared of him because she always comes right back. So to err on the side of caution (and because we really like Annie), we have kept them separate when nobody is home. He leaves the big cat alone, and he's actually more of a wimp than Annie is, so not really sure on that behavior.
Frosty is a barker and a talker. No way to sugar coat that. He is a Great Pyrenees mix so his personality is not that of your typical Golden Retriever. He took a couple of days to really settle in. But once he did, it was clear that he is super nice and very obedient (with just a couple quirks, like the barking and the cat chasing).
Monday, March 26, 2018
Sunday, March 25, 2018
A brief update on Frosty. His heart worm test and fecal all came back negative for parasites. He has rear dew claws so he is definitely not all Golden. He is a talker and has a big loud bark, which he uses often. He also has other vocalizations which he uses regularly, so apartment or homes with conjoined walls would not be a good option for this guy.
His surrendering owner said he will run if given the chance, so I have indicated that he needs a physical fence. That could be negotiable if you have real options to keep him safe but don't have a fence. More as we get to know him.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Frosty arrived in foster care on St. Patricks Day. He was pretty stressed that first day. Our house is busy: three dogs, two cats, and lots of new people. He came with a crate, a dog bed, food, and supplies. We set the crate up in the dining room and left him alone for most of the day. He didn't go in the crate, but he lay by it. By evening, he was more comfortable with our crew and ate his dinner.
Now he acts like he's lived here forever. We went to the vet today and he did great. He loves the car, and he loved the people he met at the vet. He is now up to date on his shots and his ear infections are being treated. He's a very nice dog and will make someone very lucky. We'll post more photos this weekend. He needs a dental and to be neutered before being adopted.