Entered: 12/01/2018
Status: Adopted
Age: 4; born 07/28/2014
Color: Liver/White
Weight: 56 lbs.
Gender: Altered Male
Location: Goochland, VA
Health: UTD, HW-, benefitting from medication for anxiety
Temperament: Good with people as young as 10, good with other dogs, unknown with cats
Original: “For fun, this guy loves to swim, fetch and hike.”
Raleigh had always been very active with his owner, and, except for some anxiety (inability to settle down) and a bit of resource guarding over high value food items, all was well. He was friendly with neighbor children and other dogs within the extended family. But, when his family had a baby, the situation changed. He became more anxious and started to growl at the baby when the baby became mobile. The Ohio family made the difficult decision to find him a home without young children.
In the past, Raleigh has growled and snapped at people (The last time was a year ago when Raleigh was trying to get into the dishwasher. The person doing dishes attempted to push Raleigh away using his foot; Raleigh snapped and nipped the person).
This fellow is housetrained and crate trained. He sleeps in his crate. He had puppy obedience training, but since the owners then moved twice, they did not keep up with his “formal education.” Raleigh knows “sit,” “stay,” and “come. “ He will pull a bit on leash and is trusted off leash. He loves to ride in the car. Raleigh seems happy to meet people with a wagging tail and exuberant jumping; he was trusted meeting people at the door and allowed to be around visitors. He has no separation anxiety, but does on occasion have submissive urination. Raleigh is not afraid of noises or thunderstorms but will bark at the vacuum. He does not otherwise bark, dig holes, or jump a fence, but, showing his true Springer colors, will counter-surf. For fun, this guy loves to swim, fetch and hike.
Raleigh has been professionally groomed twice a year (shaved down) and has no troubles with having his ear or feet handled.
The new boy in the house has been started on an inexpensive medication for his anxiety. His foster home is sure he is going to need medication for the rest of his life. The adoptive home will have to sign an agreement to keep him on anxiety medication.
This is a very sweet and loving boy that will enjoy a family who continues his training and encourages him to be to be active and involved in doggie activities. Will he enjoy romping in the snow in your yard this winter?