Entered: 07/28/2003
Status: Adopted
Age: 2
Color: Liver/White
Weight:
Gender: Altered Male
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Health: Excellent, UTD, HW-
Temperament: Excellent, unknown with cats, too boisterous for toddlers
Update 9/7/03:
Remington is now in his forever home!
Original:
Remington is a sweet, silly, energetic boy. He is about the happiest and friendliest young Springer his foster mom has ever known. He greets every new person and dog he meets as if they were his long-lost best friend. He loves to play with other dogs, run with the soccer players, and tear around the yard just because he can. He’ll chase anything that moves – birds, squirrels, flies – except toys. Apparently, no one ever taught him fetch. We’re working on that.
For a dog who clearly has not been taught much, Remington is surprisingly well-behaved in the house. He is housebroken and crate-trained, although he will bark sometimes when crated. He’ll stay off all the furniture except the bed. I guess it’s just too much for him to see that other dog cuddling with his foster mom and not get in on it! Even so, he sleeps most of the night on the floor. He has a very stable temperament. Even though he hates to have his ears handled, he only squirms away. He is not at all possessive of food or toys, even with the resident dog. He still retains some very puppy-like habits. When he is excited, he jumps a lot and grabs at hands and clothing. He will also grab at anything that dangles out of your hand, off your lap, off a table or chair. He can be mouthy when he is playing. When he first arrived at his foster home, he had a tendency to chew on furniture and loose fabric. That seems to have been squelched by a generous supply of bones and dog toys. He will still find odd objects to chew up (usually made of plastic) when left alone in the house for long periods of time. Having said all that, the good news is that Remington is smart and learns quickly, especially when food is the reward. He has learned to sit for treats, to wait in the doorway while his meals are fixed, and is working on leash manners. He would probably be the star of his obedience class (that is, if he can stop being distracted by all those other dogs who ought to be his friends!).
Remington is a busy boy and would like an active family, especially if there are kids and a dog for playmates! Although he likes all children (they are humans, after all!), his exuberance would be too much for toddlers. An obedience class is a must to help direct his energy.