Cooper

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Original: Cooper is a lively and beautifully marked springer who had to be sadly given up by his original family. It seems that with a new baby, a toddler, and a husband who was traveling more, his first family felt this energetic 2 ½ year old needed a new home with people who could give him the attention he deserves. His surrendering family reported Cooper to be very good with children and toddlers. He lived with their 3-year-old and they got along very well. When the toddler tried to sit on Cooper to play “ride horsey’” Cooper simply walked away. Coop appears to identify with men. However, he has no objection to receiving attention from a woman!

In his foster home, Cooper has had a lot of fun playing with his foster brother who is the same age. While he would like to be a family’s Number One, Cooper is willing to share the spotlight with another dog. In fact, he can be quite timid if another dog asserts himself. However, if the other dog wants to play, Cooper is more than happy to join in the Springer games!

When people come to the door or when they come to his fence, Cooper will bark. He will also bark for what he wants. Cooper has dug in the yard, but he has not chewed on anything inappropriate. He jumped a four-foot temporary fence at his foster home. So, secure fencing, five feet or higher, may be a good idea. Interestingly, he has not attempted to jump the three foot baby gates that keep him and his foster brother secure in the kitchen during the day!

Cooper is housetrained but he has had two urination accidents probably due to the excitement of new situations. One happened when he first arrived at his foster home and the second was when he went to the grand opening of a new pet store. Cooper will grumble while his feet are being groomed, but a firm “No” stops the behavior.

The word “chow hound” comes to mind with Cooper. While not overweight, he is a big boy who needs to pay attention to his waistline! Coop will finish his food in one sitting and, as much as he eats his own food with great zeal, he is quite respectful of his foster brother’s eating habits – to a point. While he will hover over his foster brother as he feeds, Cooper will not finish the leftovers until his foster brother walks away. In other words, he has a food obsession, but he is quite mannerly about it!

Cooper has been taught good doggy manners and it is obvious that he received basic puppy training. He knows “stay,” “come,” “down,” and “paw.”  Cooper walks well on a leash but will pull if given the opportunity. This is one area where he could use more consistent work. His first family stated that he could be trusted off leash, but his foster mom has not put him to this test. He has been crate trained and currently sleeps in a crate which is located in a bedroom across the hall from his foster mom. He and his foster brother have free rein of the kitchen, basement, and garage when left alone. It should be noted, though, Cooper does enjoy a nice nap on a bed or comfy couch if given the opportunity! He also rides well in the car.

This boy is a healthy, happy, well-mannered young adult. He loves to run, play catch, and swim. He would love a family, or a canine sibling, that is at least as energetic as he is. Once his energy is expended though, Cooper is quite content to lie down and watch TV with the family. Could you be that family?