Koda - ADOPTED

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Meet the Puppy

Koda was taken away from his mother and surrendered to the Humane Society far too young. They bottle fed and nursed him, and when he was old enough and healthy enough, they reached out to us to expose him to the world outside of a shelter environment! We’ve given them the TLCS, tender love, and care, AND most importantly, structure, to help Koda grow!

Details

Nicknames: Koda
Age: 8-12 weeks (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 15lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 50-60lbs
Gender: Male
Breed: Field Lab/ABPT/Staffie
Shedding: Is medium haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Koda is 100% goober! He’s such a goofball, attention hog, diva, class clown all wrapped into one! It’s like he was taken from his liter, and felt the need to take on every personality trait one liter might have. There is no human lap he can’t get in, no fur-siblings he won’t bother, no blanket that has won a fight with him, and no butterfly he can’t chase. He has a big personality, and without structure, he’ll happily take over the house!

Needs

  • Koda 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.

  • Koda needs a strict pack leader, because he’ll happily take charge if possible.

  • Koda would like a back yard. Traditional fencing is NOT required.

  • Koda would love dog siblings or friends. While shy and aloof when we first came to us, he’s really blossomed and loves to be a tyrant to his fur siblings. He’s also great at self-entertaining, just give him a blanket and he’s set for 30 minutes.

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers 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/training collar/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!

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 August - 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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