Lake~

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ADOPTED 12-4-09, thank you William of Liberty Lake, WA! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~UPDATE 11-2-09 FINALLY got Lake out of our boarding kennels and into a foster home. He's doing wonderfully and this is what his foster mom has to say: Meet Mr. Mellow... His favorite pastime is taking a nap. He is very well-mannered, doesn’t bark much, uses the doggy door reliably, and loves the security of his crate. He likes to put his head in your lap to be petted, but isn’t demanding. He is gentle and obedient, and a fast learner. He gets along great with the other dogs. He is a bit timid, and would appreciate an owner who is not harsh. He is reserved and takes his time deciding about new situations. All in all, a wonderful, sweet dog. ****************************************************************************************************************IN 7-17-09. Little Lake was rescued from a kill shelter in Salt Lake City, UT. By the generousity of many rescue volunteers he was saved from being euthanized and made the long journey North, to safety. He is just a baby, at 6-8 months of age. He is very obedient, well mannered and silly. He is excellent with other dogs, not a confinement challenge at all and quiet for a Coonie! **********************************************************Coonhounds are SUPER cute when they are puppies. Hard to resist, but please do your homework! Coonhounds aren't for everyone and do best with people who understand them. While they can be mellow, laid back and easygoing, the are extremely tenacious hunters and can rarely be content as indoor, pampered lap dogs. Their gentle, friendly temperament suits them just fine to family life, but they do need an outlet for their need to "track, trail and bay". This can be a daily run with a jogger, or a nightly trial walk in the woods. It can also be quenched with a busy child or two and some fuzzy, squeeky dog toys in a large, secure backyard..... They must be taught at a young age to come when called. This is important for you to be able to call them back off the trail of any game they might jump on your daily walks, especially when you are lucky enough to be able to walk them in a safe area, off lead. It is illegal in most states to allow your Coonhound to run loose, or run wildlife and it is your responsibility to make sure that doesn't happen. Coonhounds also have very deep, loud voices and will use them if left alone outside all the time. Being allowed to be part of family life is very important to keeping your new Coonhound happy and healthy. They are above all else, pack dogs, and being a member of your "pack" is just want they thrive on!