Entered: 06/21/2011
Status: Adopted
Age: 0
Color: Black/White
Weight:
Gender: Altered Male
Location: Aston, PA
Health: UTD, HW-, overall good health
Temperament: Good with adults, reportedly good with children, good with other dogs, unknown with cats
Original:
Bogey was purchased from a breeder by his Virginia owner’s children after her older Springer passed away. When his owner broke her ankle, his activity was seriously limited and she felt it would be better to place him in a more active home.
For a five month old, Bogey is fairly well housebroken, as long as he’s taken out right after coming from his crate in the morning, and every four hours or so during the day. He’s had no accidents in his foster home, other than a little leakage while getting his leash put on to go out. He sleeps in a wire crate at night, whimpering for a few seconds before being told to quiet down and go to sleep.
Bogey doesn’t trash dive, is fairly good about not counter-surfing, and is in the process of learning what is and is not appropriate to chew. His main sin is that he likes to take the resident terrier’s bed and pull the stuffing from it or make sure any loose strings on the rug are thoroughly stress tested. He will get on the resident Springer’s day bed but will hop back down if a foster parent doesn’t come along to sit with him and give pets.
This smart and handsome little guy has already attended two obedience classes with his former owner. He respects a puppy gate and rides in cars with no problems if he’s tethered. Because his foster home isn’t particularly puppy-proofed, Bogey is crated while his foster parents are out for long trips. Otherwise, he’s gated in one part of the house. Bogey’s leash manners are a work in progress, especially when out with the resident dogs. He’s better when on his own, not being so competitive about moving forward.
Like any good Springer pup, Bogey loves to play with his toys – tug of war and keep away. He was temporarily fostered at a home with a fenced yard and two fox terriers (one male, one female) and loved romping with both of them, chasing his Frisbee, stealing toys, and generally being a goof. He bows to the resident Springer in his current foster home and respects her space when she says, Enough. He just doesn’t understand why the resident terrier isn’t as much fun as his previous terrier friends. He doesn’t resource guard and openly welcomes any dog he meets. With people, he sidles up to total strangers with a wagging tail and Springer grin, hoping to get petted.
Energy-wise, Bogey is a typical five month old. He loves to play all out and then flops down like a Springer rug until the next play session. He is intelligent and being given things to do seems to settle him. He will benefit from the additional obedience training that will be a requirement of his adoption, as it is for all MAESSR pups under one year old. A fenced yard to allow him the freedom to play and another dog who loves to run around and play games would do much to keep him quiet and peaceful indoors. Of course, this adorable little guy is also a complete love bug with people and will surely bring a lot of joy to the humans in his forever home!