Last updated on July 22, 2022

History

Sonny was one of three dogs taken in by Piney Mountain Foster in an emergency situation to keep them from being shot by a “neighbor” whose rabbits were killed and he accused these three. Sonny and his litter mate, Cher, behaved in a bonded manner with Cher taking the dominant roll and Sonny the recessive. He was very shy and reclusive until Cher moved on. He has since blossomed with a personality of his own.

Base Info

Arrival date: Feb 18, 2022
Breed: Hound/Labrador
Sex: Male
Age: Young adult
Birthdate: @ April 2021
Weight: 54.4 pounds
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Excellent
Temperament: Shy but sweet. Food-centric.
SAFER Test performed: No
Departure date: July 12,2022

Adoption Information

Adopted

Sonny has been adopted (July 21, 2022)

Progress Summary

Detailed notes may be available below photo gallery.

Relational Behavior

Relates well to other dogs: Yes, plays well with male and female dogs.
Can eat food/treats near other dogs: No – will steal food from other dog.
Preferred style of play: Loves to run/chase/bump, but will also engage in gentle mouth wrestling with a friend.
Is affectionate: Yes in a shy way.
Is good with:
. Men: Yes
. Women: Yes
. Children: Yes
. Cats: Unknown
Jumps up on people: Not so far
Mouths: No, unless you have food/treat in your hand.
Walks well on a leash: Yes, most of the time. Gets balky if scared.

Commands

Comes when called: Yes
Sits on command: Yes
Down / Off: Yes
Shake / Paw: Not yet
Kennels on command: Yes, with a bribe/treat

House Dog Training

Willingly enters his crate: Yes. He LOVES his crate and blanket.
Is calm/quiet while in crate: Yes unless you’re fixing food.
Understands going outside to potty: Keeps his crate clean, not yet reliable while loose indoors.
Alerts me of need to go outside: Yes
Is destructive of bedding and/or toys: Not initially, has begun chewing his blanket at night.
Engages in kitchen counter cruising: Yes. He’ll be on top of your fridge if there’s food up there!
Stays off people furniture: Undetermined, don’t have furniture in The Guest Cottage yet.