Entered: 03/05/2005
Status: Adopted
Age: 5
Color: Liver/White
Weight: 65 lbs.
Gender: Altered Male
Location: Rockville, MD
Health: Excellent, UTD, HW-, info coming on eye condition
Temperament: Good, warms up after a bit of shyness with people, hasn’t met children or cats yet, may prefer female dogs
Original: At 65 pounds Gunner is a big, muscular boy. He was surrendered to a Maryland shelter because he got into a fight with a male dog who lived next door to him. He has quickly made friends with the 11-year-old, female springer in his foster home and they get along very well. There has been no jealousy or tension between them in regard to feeding or toys. Gunner’s foster dad hasn’t detected any aggressive tendencies in him but he has not yet seen him meet other male dogs. Given his history, it might be well if his adopting home had only females.
When Gunner had his health check, the vet noticed that his lower eyelids have rolled inward so that his eyelashes are constantly touching his eyeballs, causing tearing and some irritation. He will be seeing an ophthalmologist soon for a recommendation on treatment. And, of course, neutering will be arranged.
Gunner is not only a very friendly wiggle butt, but a gentleman with some very good house manners. He is housetrained and doesn’t counter-surf, get into the trash, get up on furniture, or chew on things he shouldn’t. He sleeps on a dog bed next to his foster dad’s bed and rarely barks. It is unknown if he is crate-trained because since in his foster home, there just hasn’t been a need for one!
He is rather reticent when first meeting someone he doesn’t know, but if the person is friendly, Gunner quickly becomes their friend. He loves to be petted and scratched and is not shy about asking for affection. He has shown very little interest in dog toys but loves rawhide chews.
Gunner tends to pull hard on his leash, mostly at the beginning of a walk. He doesn’t seem to know basic commands, although he will “come” on occasion when his name is called. Fortunately, he shows no inclination to run away; he’s enjoying his foster home and loves to go on runs with his foster dad. With a bit of obedience training for this home-friendly dog, the perfect running companion could be at your side soon.