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Available Danes
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COLE!
He is a 9 month old blue puppy
with natural ears and a ready attitude. He has been loved
since he was brought home as a puppy but his college student
mom has found herself too pressed for time with little left
for him. She feels it is unfair to him and wants him to
have a home that will give him the attention he deserves.
He knows his basics plus extras,
loves to play and go for a ride and go for walks, and for
most fun things one could think of, he would be ready to be
involved. :-) He is a very attentive dog to his humans,
which will make him a great obedience candidate plus an
affectionate companion. He is still a big puppy and will
need someone home at least part of the day for potty
breaks, and for less crate time than full time work folks
could provide. He is a smart kid, learns fast and is ready
to show what a star he will be for that lucky home that gets
him.
COLE update 1/28/07......
Foster journal
excerpts:
"Cole is being
evaluated right now as he is a terrified boy who needs
to be taught manners and learn how to play and to
trust. He did come in with some basic obedience but he
is quite "mouthy" right now, as puppies can be
sometimes, so he is being taught that that is not
acceptable.
(As most of us know,
mouthiness can lead to scratches that can seem like a
bite to small hands and arms, and the dog going too far
in play and hurting someone with that big powerful
mouth. So we definitely discourage it.)
Cole got very afraid
at the vet's office for even a gentle quiet exam. His
nails are too long, but he would not allow his feet or
legs to be touched at all. A very important observation
is that he did not growl or try to bite. So, we will
let him chill and learn to trust and play and be
comfortable before we try the vet again. He was
terrified of the resident Danes but is coming around and
even initiated play this morning. He is very fond of
the resident Silky Terrier and he reportedly lived a
short time with Shih-tzus in his former home.
We are unsure of how soon
he will be made available for adoption. Could be that
this all will correct itself pretty quickly with some
training and TLC. At this time, we are not comfortable
putting him in a novice home, or even one that has only
had experience with a couple of Danes, due to his fears
and lack of trust. He has been learning new things and
passing daily tests with flying colors, which is very
encouraging. We are asking folks that are applying to
please be patient while we conduct the necessary
evaluations and take steps to ensure that not only will
the dog be safe, but that his future home will be safe
as well.
Cole appears, thus far, to
be very good with kids (mine are 12, 9 and 7) and very
affectionate but his skin flinches when you first go to
pet him. Due to his fear, size and age, it is likely
that we will not suggest a home with children under the
age of 8. He does NOT like to go outside (although,
except for one accident since he has been here, he
appears to be housetrained). He seems to be very afraid
that I will leave him out there, so for the time being I
have to stand outside with him while he does his
business. He crates very nicely and is quiet during
"nap time". He has not shown any signs of food
aggression and is not dominant so far. He does not like
his feet to be touched at all so I will be working with
him slowly and patiently on that as well because his
nails are screaming to be cut! His appearance at our
March mobile in Plano will be contingent upon his
further evaluation as we take him to local pet stores to
see how he behaves with the public."
We think he is a great
dog with lots of potential to be someone's very special
companion. So, we will happily inform about his
progress.
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