Bogey

Bogey is around a year to 18 months old is a very smart boy. He has so far gotten along with other dogs, but we wouldn't suggest he go to a home with an alpha male present.

He is crate trained and house trained. He sits and stays on command, so he seems to have had some training.

Bogey's new owners would also need to be aware that we are seeing very mild and early signs of hip dysplasia and he will need to be kept on a good vitamin regimen. Many dogs who are started early like this live to have a trouble free life –

Dogs Name: Bogey

History: Stray

Age: 2yrs estimate

Breed(s): Lab

Weight: 70+

Energy Level: Non-herding Dogs: Med: fine with a walk or two per day plus playtime.

Affectionate: Likes to cuddle; His play is very rough in nature.

People/General Playfulness: Occasionally.

Socialization: Socialized: not fearful of new situations Barks like crazy if introduced to new people while in a crate.

Is this dog a Flight Risk? Yes – if he gets away he should be considered a runner.

House Behavior: Partly housetrained; Crate trained; Stranger Barker

Obedience: Ok on leash; Knows simple commands; Well trained/obvious obedience training in history

Behavior with other dogs: Will play if approached-plays very rough

Children exposure: Any child exposure in known history? Yes at foster home. Ages of childen and amount/type of exposure: 6&8 yrs old – on daily basis; Reaction to children: Indifferent-doesn’t mind or bother in house

Dominance/Submissiveness: None

Reactions to strangers: Will approach slowly or with treats/enticement for attention.

Aggression: Protective of vehicle once he bonds with family

Cats:

Known cat history or present (ie foster home has cats? And what degree of exposure has the dog had to the cats and the dogs behavior indicators): Distance from cat: up close Controlled exposure to cat in: Home environment Reaction: Noticed cat: wanted to chase/would not distract/ may show aggression tendency/prey drive

OTHER ANIMALS: Note if dog has been exposed to any other animals, the situation and the dogs reaction – Not to be placed with small dogs – too rough – needs equal size and play drive match

OTHER BEHAVIORS/Known information: Digs to get under fence if he sees something he wants to go after—“prey drive” Likes freedom (runs when can)

Describe the dog in one good word or sentence encompassing the entire dog: Awesome

From the dogs perspective: My perfect home would be: My perfect home would be a family with no very small children, and no cats or small breed dogs. I play very rough and would be best suited with a family with no dogs or a dog of equal size and playfulness, I tend to play very rough!! But I am a very sweet boy and love to snuggle and get belly rubs!!

All known information is listed here. If it is not listed here, then we do not know if this animal is good with cats or kids. Before sending an inquiry, please read the How To Adopt Page & FAQ pages of our website. http:www.almosthomerescue.net. This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending.

This dog is Urgent because the Arkansas shelter where he/she resides is overfull. Please do not ask local shelters to take this dog in, there are many reasons why they cannot. Please also do not send us letters about why we euthanize, AHR does not euthanize, but the shelters we work with do. We are a rescue and we pull as many dogs as we have foster homes and funds for. We, like the shelter, do not have unlimited resources. Please, please: foster, adopt or sponsor a dog to help save their lives.

FOR PUPPIES: HOMES CONSIDERING PUPPIES MUST BE PREPARED FOR:

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES FOR POTTY TRAINING-THEY CAN ONLY "HOLD" IT FOR ONE HOUR PER MONTH OF AGE.

CRATE TRAINING FOR THE NEXT 10 MONTHS TO KEEP THEM FROM CHEWING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT.

SUPERVISION WITH CHILDREN, AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING.

SOCIALIZATION-A GOOD DOG MUST BE EXPOSED TO ALOT OF STIMULUS AS A PUPPY SO THAT NEW PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENTS DO NOT INTIMIDATE THEM AS ADULTS. THE MORE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES -IN AND OUT OF THE HOME- AS A PUPPY, THE BETTER.

HOMES THAT WANT TO HAVE GOOD DOGS, MUST BE PREPARED TO PUT THE TIME AND EFFORT INTO TRAINING A PUPPY. IT IS ALOT OF WORK!!! THEIR BEHAVIOR AND STAGES ARE EQUIVILENT TO A 2 OR 3 YEAR OLD CHILD. IT TAKES A FULL YEAR TO HAVE A CALMER, WELL ADJUSTED DOG! PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER ADOPTING IF YOU HAVE NOT THOROUGHLY THOUGHT THROUGH THE PROS AND CONS OF A PUPPY...SO MANY PEOPLE END UP RETURNING THEM IN 3-5 MONTHS BECAUSE IT IS CHEWING, JUMPING AND HYPER. THIS IS NORMAL PUPPY BEHAVIOR.

PATIENCE, CHEWIES, SOCIALIZATION, SUPERVISION AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING IS A MUST!!

. We pay a Transportation Service from Arkansas to bring the dogs to New England. The adoption fee is $250.00 for altered dogs. $350. for unaltered puppies, with $100 refundable after spay/neuter. All Senior dogs 6 years or older have a reduced adoption fee of $200. This includes vaccinations, spay/neuter and transport from Arkansas to Maine. All dogs will be tested for Heartworm prior to adoption. Almost Home Rescue will process your adoption. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net and can be e-mailed attention of Christine: [email protected] for this particular dog.