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Sonny Specklefoot

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.

Photo Gallery

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