Entered:
Status: Adopted
Age: 1
Color: Black/White
Weight:
Gender: Altered Male
Location: Fayetteville, WV
Health: Excellent, UTD, HW-
Temperament: Good with dogs and cats and loving with his foster mom
Original: At 52 pounds Blaze is a well-nourished and handsome springer. He has a very long, lush coat with a healthy shine. He came into his foster home when a manager in a rural WV shelter recognized him as a very adoptable dog. There is no history on him, but his foster mom feels he must have had some good care along the way because of his good condition and loving nature.
Living inside and indoor situations seem new to this dog. Blaze is on his way to being housebroke already and has only marked occasionally. He is getting used to being crated while his foster family is at work and during the night. Once he is reliable in the house, he will move into the bedroom with the rest of the family. Blaze doesn’t know commands but seems very bright and willing to learn. His foster mom is starting the basics with him and thinks he would do very well in an obedience class with his adopting family. He will counter-surf and “off!” may be the first command he masters!! He has not tried the trashcans, but he really hasn’t had a chance at one. He has good leash manners for a youngster and only pulls a bit.
Blaze is getting along well with the other dogs in his foster home. He is gentle and unthreatening with the 2 little seniors and enjoys some play with a 1-year-old springer. He likes playing ball and will retrieve one but still is a little reluctant to give it up. He walked through the cat room at the local shelter and ignored the cats, even the one who hissed at him. He traveled well in his crate to his foster home and on his trip to the vet.
Blaze has quickly bonded with his foster mom and will nuzzle for attention, laying his head on her lap, just in case she doesn’t notice him. He seems fairly laid back for such a young springer and is generous with his kisses. He was cooperative at the vet’s office but a little uncertain about the children and other men there. As he gets out more with his foster mom, his confidence when meeting and greeting friendly strangers will likely increase. This boy seems to be a sensitive diamond in the rough and only needs a commitment of love and training by an adopting family to become a gem for years to come.