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| 7/8/08 - My friend Henry has certainly come around over these past months. I like to say that he "got his wiggle back" because he is showing so much happiness and joy, especially when I come home from work. I let him out of his crate and we all go outside. He will bound and leap in the air! He gets along with my dogs fine after some incidents. It took him some time to get used to them. He still does not interactively "play" much, however will partake in some sprints around the back yard with them. Henry does not do especially well with new dogs. He is still unsure and demonstrates some fear aggression. It seems that Henry enjoys the company of other dogs as he will be the first to lay down next to my male boxer. I'm sure that Henry would love a forever dog brother or sister, just a non-aggressive dog that would be slowly and carefully introduced to him. Henry is a real sweet dog. He is mellow and enjoys being around me while the other dogs are barking at the dog in the yard behind me...he just couldn't be bothered. He is content and not easily riled up. He does alert to noises outside and will bark occasionally. He does not like his crate although I have been using the D.A.P. plug-in unit and leaving peanut butter Kongs inside. It's hit or miss...somedays he is fine when I come home and other days, there is drool on the floor and his bedding is wet. Henry is the best walker! I use a regular collar and he does not pull at all. He does not get excited when other dogs or small critters are stirring about. He has really turned out to be a wonderful dog and I'm so excited for him to have another chance at life as it seems that he was not given a lot of love. 6/24/08 - Henry is doing great! He is a sweet boy that loves to snuggle. He listens well and walks good on leash. The photos of hank don't do him justice, he is a hansom dude!! Hank would love a family to call his own. He is very loving and full of lots of boxer kisses. 5/31/08 - Henry has settled in fine. A few minor skirmishes with my dog but all in all he is great! He gets along with other dogs 98% of the time, but with a dominant dog would be a definate NO! Henry listens well and knows all the basic commands and he is great on leash. I feel i would make a great addition to anyones' home. He does need to put on a few more pounds but other than that hes ready for his forever home and family! 5/5/08 - Henry is doing well. He has been with me five days now. He is filling out nicely and there are no more issues with blood in his stool. Although it is too early to "mark him for life". I have decided that Henry would do best as an only dog for now. I have had some other dog aggression issues with him that were confirmed by volunteers from the shelter. It appears as if he has had little positive socialization with other dogs. He is unsure how to play with them and has exhibited some unprovoked and unpredictable aggression towards my dog as well as other dogs while at the shelter. I am taking things very slowly with him and my dogs. I do not allow him outside or in the house alone, I stay with him with a collar and leash on. There have been hours and entire days that have gone by without incident, however I can not trust that all the dogs will be safe with him unattended. He has been nothing but sweet with me. He is becoming more affectionate towards me and the happy boxer is emerging day by day. I believe that he would do best in a house without small children. Henry walks great on a leash and is doing well with the house training. He does not enjoy his crate, but will go in there with a "crate up" command and a treat-filled Kong toy. He settles down and will quietly stay in there at night and while I am at work. He has had an accident in his crate, however does not regularly have problems. Henry is a very smart and lovable boxer boy. He knows basic commands such as "sit", "stay" and "here". He listens to me when I tell him to "go lay down"! He is pretty calm for a younger boxer and would make a loyal companion. Henry will go to the vet on Tuesday (05/06) and get heartworm checked. I will confirm with the vet that he has been neutered. He is up to date on all of his vaccinations. It appears that he will be ready for his forever family to provide him with love and some gentle assistance getting along with other dogs. 5/1/08 - Henry is a beautiful brindle boy with natural ears and a docked tail. He demonstrated some fear aggression to my dogs through the crate, however calmed down once I gated off the room to give him so space to unwind and relax. I have a feeling that with time, he will warm up to my dogs and begin to play and enjoy family life. He already showed some interest in toys this morning. He was a little bit scared and withdrawn since he was stressing out after being at the shelter for weeks. He is pretty thin and has some blood in his stool. He ate his dinner and appears to have a great appetite. I will get him to the vet as soon as possible to get him checked out and up to date on his shots. He appears to be neutered. He was a stray to the animal shelter, so not much is known about his history. Henry is looking for a family to love him and provide him with all the care he deserves! 4/30/08 - Henry is a one to two year old dog that came in as a stray. He is in good condition and knows basic commands. He's such a handsome dog, we're floored that nobody came looking for him. He prefers men to women, though he's not aggressive to women, he just really loves men and will choose to be with them over women. He is fine with other dogs and has been nothing but friendly. |
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| STATE: NY AGE: 2 Years WEIGHT: 60 lbs SEX: Male NEUT/UTD: Yes/Yes COAT COLOR: Brindle DOCKED TAIL: Yes CROPPED EARS: No CHILDREN under 4: No CHILDREN OVER 4: Unsure SEPARATION ANXIETY: No OTHER DOGS: Some (best with submissive dogs) CATS: Unsure CRATE TRAINED: Yes HOUSE TRAINED: Yes OBEDIENCE TRAINED: Somewhat LEASH TRAINED: Yes MICROCHIPPED: Unsure ADOPTION FEE: $300 |
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