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NOTE: As of February 1, 2024 Adoption Fees will be based on age: Puppies up to 1 yo: $425 1-6 years old: $400 7 years and above: $375
Meet Willy Wonka! BSR#1594 posted 3/12/24
Hello there! I'm Willy Wonka, an adorable 3-year-old Boykin Spaniel on the lookout for my forever home. At three years old and 45 pounds, I've got plenty of love and excitement to share with my new family!
First things first, let me tell you a bit about my unique needs. When I first arrived at my foster home, I was an itchy pup with lots of missing hair. You see, I’ve got some allergies that require a bit of extra attention. But don't worry, it's nothing too complicated, and my foster family has really helped me to feel better and re-grow my beautiful Boykin chocolate coat! Just some medicine twice a day, a special diet, and a wipe down of my paws after outdoor adventures. Because of my allergies, I love the cold weather! Snow is awesome and doesn’t make me itch! With a diligent family by my side, I'll continue to do great with managing these pesky allergies.
One thing you should know about me is that I absolutely adore spending time with my people, whether they're big or small. Cuddling up on the couch is one of my favorite pastimes, and I'll never say no to some quality snuggle time. While I love being indoors with my loved ones, I also enjoy some outdoor fun. I don't need a massive yard, but I do appreciate some time outside with my family, maybe chasing a toy or going for a leisurely walk. Speaking of walks, I LOVE them! I'm getting better at walking on a leash, but I could use a little more practice. Oh, and car rides? Count me in! I'm such a well-behaved gentleman in the car~ you won't even know I'm there.
Now, when it comes to other furry friends, I'm pretty sociable. I play well with other dogs and enjoy eating meals with a group. As for cats, I've never met one, so I'm not quite sure how I'd react. While I'm perfectly content being the center of attention, I'm also okay with sharing it with another dog if that's the case. Just as long as I get plenty of love and snuggles, I'm a happy pup!
I know a few basic commands like sit, stay, down, and roll over, but I am always up for learning more. I'm one smart cookie, and I enjoy the challenge of training. Also – I am super treat motivated and can show you my roll-over trick for my favorite allergy friendly treat! Now, I have to admit, I can get a little carried away when I get excited. Sometimes I jump or get a bit mouthy. But a firm "no-no"; helps me remember my manners, even in the midst of all the excitement.
My ideal family is one with someone who is home a lot. I really don’t like to be left alone, and am happy to tag along on as many adventures as I can! I love a good walk in the brisk Ohio air, and need a home where someone will take me on a daily walk! Its my favorite kind of exercise. Lastly, I need a family willing to maintain my allergy routine with a good vet. Now that I’m feeling better, my fur has grown back, and I don’t spend my days itching, I never want to go back to when the “itchies” ruled my days. I also love the cold weather and a home in a climate that isn’t super-hot really helps my allergies!
Hi there! They call me Goose and I'm almost 2 years old and weigh in at 33lbs. I've been working so hard learning all the things that will make me a "best dog ever". I'm doing well with house training, walking on a leash and love to play with the dogs at the dog park and doggie day care. I'm currently living with 5 fur foster siblings and my foster mom.
I'm very smart and my foster mom says I listen really well. I go to my spot and sit and wait for my dinner to be served, and stop trying to help when she tells me "down" from the counter. My favorite things are snuggling next to my foster mom when she sits with her morning coffee, and sleeping next to her with all the other dogs on their beds at night. My best friend at daycare is Hank, a big bloodhound. I love chasing balls at the dog park but I don't know why everyone wants me to retrieve them. I loved Valentine's Day at daycare and having my picture taken. I'm a happy dog with a really good disposition!
My foster mom says I make a great friend for other dogs because I love to run and chase the dogs that are super active at the park. One thing though, I must be double leashed in the car so that I don't dash out when the door opens, and my new pawrents always need to be very careful with me while I am on a leash. I am working on recall but I need to be with someone to continue to train me on that, I just get too busy checking out other things to want to come back to you. I do have a little idiosyncrasy, I get nervous when I have to poop. It's taken a lot of time for me to trust doing that with a person anywhere near me, so please be patient with me, I am getting it. I have encountered children at the park and they seem ok. I don't pay attention to the cats in the neighborhood either.
I have a few things I am looking for in my new home. I require a physically fenced-in yard (not underground fencing). This is a must have because it will help me with my need for speed and with my daily bathroom habits. I would like an experienced/patient owner who will enjoy the reward of training me. I am very affectionate but definitely need someone committed to keeping me in secure environments and can appreciate that I can be a flight risk right now. I do have anxiety about pooping and I will need someone to help me with that, I tend to like to go on concrete surfaces so a fenced backyard will help me understand the grass is a better option.
I thrive in a routine and I hope my new family understands that extra patience and support during the first couple weeks will help keep setbacks from the transition minimal. I do my best with a constant routine that includes daycare, trips to the dog park, meals in the same spot, etc. I get very excited by the cues of what's coming! I do enjoy other dogs, especially dogs my size or bigger. Since I am a flight risk it is important that I am kept secure at all times. My biggest hurdle to overcome is my desire to get out and run, a second leash in the car that is always there and leashed up before any door is open will help keep me safe in public spaces. I do love to run with other dogs so daily trips to a dog park or friends house who has other pups with an area that is big enough to chase balls and run with dogs, or doggie day care would be amazing!
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