Humphrey - ADOPTED

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Meet the Puppy

Humphrey was dumped at the Humane Society, and the Humane Society reached out for rescue help! His name means “peaceful warrior,” but the original name, Hunfrid, is actually derived from the Germanic elements “hun” meaning bear cub and “frid, fred” meaning peace. This name could not fit this dog any better!

Details

Nicknames: Humphrey
Age: 6-7 month (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 35lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 50-60lbs
Gender: Male
Breed: Boxer/Lab/Staffie/APBT/Great Dane/Coonhound/Eeyore-Who-Knows-What
Shedding: Is short haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

Kid Tested: Kids 10+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Humphrey is just a big, lazy, long legged goof ball with an underbite! He’s super sweet and loving. He’s incredibly playful, but also knows how and where to chill. His idea of play is lying in the grass, rolling the ball around with his nose so NOT to exert TOO much effort. When he does get rowdy, he has a funny quirk of coming over and give big wet and slobbery kisses on your hand or arm as a way to get attention. He’s excitable, like most puppies his age, and working on not jumping for attention. Like his name suggests, he is definitely a peaceful bear cub, most of the time.

Humphrey does exhibit some signs of food reactivity when other dogs are near his food bowl or high value treats. It’s extremely common for a dog that was on the street, and an adopter should plan to work with a trainer to help him overcome his reactivity. Right now he responds very well to a firm verbal no and a tap on the crate when he exhibits the behavior. He knows it’s wrong, just needs a reminder that it’s not okay and that he in a safe place that we won’t let another dog take his resource. It is important to break the cycle, and NOT to coddle or reward the behavior. Instead it is important to teach him it is not acceptable reaction while also letting him know he is in a safe space.

Needs

  • Humphrey could use a back yard, it’s not required, but even a little back yard will do him good. He has long limbs, he’s playful, but most importantly, he’s a sun bather and we want to make sure this lounger has a place to catch his rays. Traditional fencing is NOT required.

  • Humphrey will be best suited to an to an active family or couple, willing to give them regular walks, runs, trails, and adventures, and plenty of playtime. They should continue socialization with other dogs through puppy play dates.

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers around five-seven months old to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.

  • As an organization, we prefer balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. 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 boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), 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 as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them 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

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

LATE JUNE - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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