Marlow - ADOPTED

 

Meet the Puppy

Marlow was found by our resident southern vet wandering his neighborhood, just looking for someone to love him. Despite being found wandering the streets, this guy is one giant playful goober and super soft love bug.

Update: Marlow is so sad that he has had such little interest, while his buddy Ellie has had SO MANY applications! A little report from his northern foster. We’ve had Marlow for three weeks, and he is such a smart and quick learner. He’s great on leash (still has a little polishing to do), he’s great in the crate, even runs right in when we come inside, and he’s so teachable and smart. He’s learned that I won’t let him out of the crate until he lies down, which he does promptly when I open the door. He is amazingly fun and lovable older puppy/young adult with a sensitive soul wrap in a bundle of fun energy!

Details

Nicknames: Marlow
Age: 9-12 months (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 50bs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 55-60lbs
Gender: Male
Breed: Sid-the-Sloth/Shep/Husky/Boxer/Hound/Lab/Great Dane/ABPT/All-the-Things-and-We-Have-No-Idea
Shedding: Is medium haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

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

Temperament

Remember Sid the Sloth from Ice Age? Well then you know Marlow very well. Marlow is the same lovable goofball as that character, both in looks and in personality.

While his breed make up is a total guess, his personality does remind us a lot of a boxer. He quick and bouncy, and just wants to be part of the fun, but not cause any drama or conflict. He’s sweet and sensitive, but active and playful. He’s a little shy around new people, but if you guide him to say hello, he becomes fast friends with anyone who wants to give him attention. He quickly becomes any human’s shadow! He loves dogs, and loves to play play play! He is amazing on leash, walks in a nice heel, ignores most distractions and is remarkably quiet and patient on leash despite his ants in his pants personality. He still needs some direction and guidance because he’s young, and the perfect age to start real training for off-leash fun to take him from me a fun dog to an AWESOME dog!.

He struggled a bit in the crate at first, wanting to be his foster human’s shadow. But now goes to the crate for naps on his own, and understands it is his room for the breaks in the day and at night. He still whimpers and tries to convinces you to let him snuggle with you instead, but after a verbal reminder, he lies down and snoozes. When he’s in his “den” he gets fully relaxed, belly up and paws to the sky. He’s really come a long way with the crate, and we are so proud of him.

Since Marlow has had the opportunity to spend some time with our southern trainer prior to her arrival up north. We WOULD LOVE that Marlow works 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 she’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

  • This guy is no couch potato! Marlow needs 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.

  • Marlow needs a back yard. Traditional fencing is NOT required.

  • Marlow would love dog siblings or close friends. He’s super playful, and happy to be friends with dogs of all size.

  • 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.

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!

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!

Still have questions?

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