Mochi - ADOPTED

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Meet the Puppy

Mochi was dumped at the Humane Society, and the Humane Society reached out for rescue help! Mochi was named by a elementary school class who donated to Operation FAVOR. They graciously hosted a fundraiser for FAVOR, and as a thank you, we let them name a few pups. They thought Mochi was fitting for this pup because his speckled legs reminded them of a Black Sesame Mochi. Clearly, their stomachs guided the name selection process!

Details

Nicknames: Mochi
Age: 24-28 weeks (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 30lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 45-60lbs
Gender: Male
Breed: German Short Haired Pointer/Heeler/APBT/Bugs Bunny/Who-Knows-What
Shedding: Is short haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

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

Temperament

Mochi is just the best, and we can’t believe he hasn’t been snatched up. He is incredibly sweet, smart, witty, active, and fun. He loves to get attention, cuddles, and pets, and equally gives it back with lots of puppy kisses. He is also INCREDIBLY smart, with a side of mischievous. Much like Bugs Bunny, when he’s bored, he likes to see what he can get quickly away with when you aren’t looking. Overall, he’s aiming to please and a really fast learner of the boundaries and expectations we have for him. He respects the senior dogs in the house, but would love a best friend or neighborhood friend to wrestle or chase.

Mochi was fostered with kids, and he did great with all the kids. He was super loving and affectionate. He’s still an excitable puppy, with puppy energy, so a dog-saavy kid household would be a better fit for this guy. He would also be a great dog for a young, active single or couple or as a second dog for an active family. This dog is not a couch potato, so an active family is a must! Walking around the block won’t be enough for this smart pup. The bonus is that Mochi has started leash training, and very quickly learned how to walk in the heel side position. He loves working on heel side walking so much that he does it in the house while he is NOT leashed by following around his northern foster Mom, and checking in with her every few steps. This pup likes a job that allows him to use his brain!

He is absolute DREAM in his crate. He understands calmness, so those times you just need a break from Bugs Bunny, just guide him to his crate and he happily walks in and lies down. You can do chores around the house, watch television, make plenty of noise, and he just calmly snoozes or observes. As much energy as he has, he also really loves his down time in his “room.”

This dog is the whole package! He’s such a bundle of fun and intelligent, and would be a FANTASTIC adventure partner.

We REQUIRE that Mochi work with one of our recommended northern trainers initially, implementing a balanced training method. WHY? Because we have already started implement the foundational elements of this style of training, and he’s done amazingly well. The first session is covered by us, and our recommended trainers will continue to work on confidence, manners, reliability, and FUN.

Needs

  • Mochi would like a back yard, but would also be fine in condo living near trails and parks. Traditional fencing is NOT required.

  • Mochi 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.

  • Mochi is already trained on the prong, and doing wonderfully on it. He’s a thick guy with a lot of love for everyone, and the prong has been a great communication tool to keep him walking in step with his pack leader by all the distractions.

  • 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/training collar/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

IN NEW ENGLAND - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Still have questions?

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