Coco - ADOPTED
Meet the Puppy
Coco was rescued from a horrible dog hoarding situation where she was one of many abused and neglected dogs. She had a horrible infection and had recently given birth with no puppies found on site. She was terrified of humans, animals, objects, you name it, but with love and training she has come SO far!
Details
Nicknames: Coco
Age: 3-4 years (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 25lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 30lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: Rat Terrier/Beagle/Who-Knows-What
Shedding: Is medium haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.
Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes
Temperament & Needs
We call Coco, Chicken Little, because she acts like the sky is falling is every new situation she is put in. She is EXTREMELY timid and unsure of new surroundings, but given time and structure, she does come out of her shell, and starts to give affection and love. She loves long quiet walks, and has built up a lot confidence thanks to nearly a month spent with our southern trainer prior to her arrival up north.
What to expect with a nervous nelly like Coco. The first week, she’ll need very little exercise, and only want two short walks a day where you will want to keep the leash close, or she will try to hide under a car or behind the nearest gate. She won’t cuddle with you, and she will bolt to her crate to decompress faster than the time it takes you to take off your shoes. She’ll slowly start to adjust to your smells and sounds. Her crate is her safe “haven” and she feels safest in it. She will happily eat from your hand if you dress her kibble with a little peanut butter, which will help build that trust with her. The next week, she’ll start to come out of her crate at her own will, and you’ll see as she curiously scopes out new spots to hang, like your couch, at your feet, or in your warm cozy closet. Then you can start bringing her on longer walks and adventures, introducing her slowly to nice neighborhood pets, and curling up with her on the couch. We cannot stress enough, Coco will be a test of patience and time, but we know she has love to give! She is incredibly smart after she overcomes her initial fears and insecurities.
Coco would thrive best in a quiet household that is built around routine and structure. She’ll enjoy the same daily walks, not a lot of new people coming and going on a regular basis. As she continues to come out of her shell, she’ll be ready for longer adventures. We are requiring that at least one adult works from home, or is home a larger portion of the day to give her the opportunity to build that trust and relationship. Although not required, Coco LOVES to swim, and would love a home with a pool or nearby lake or river to splash in.
Coco will follow up her southern training, by spending an additional week with our northern trainer, and those looking to adopt Coco will be REQUIRED to continue training with the same trainer and methodology. The first session is covered by us!
We have already started the foundational work of balanced training with her using a prong and Educator remote collar as communication tools (not corrective tools). She has built SO much confidence using these tools, and have really help take her out of her comfort zone in small baby steps. She walks perfectly at your heel side, and starts to enjoy a new challenge with your encouragement.
We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and clear communication with your dog now with a trainer, so they can be part of all the family fun!
Crate/Potty Training
All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 9pm-6am, and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.
We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs, where they can take naps, sleep overnight, take a break from human interaction, have a time out, have a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!
Vetting
All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:
Spayed/Neutered
Microchipped
Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)
Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative
Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative
Dewormed
*Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.
Adopters immediate responsibility will include:
Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter
Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter
Cost
$600 Adoption Fee PER DOG
NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date
IN NEW ENGLAND - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!
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