Roxy - ADOPTION PENDING

 

Meet the Puppy

It’s raining… PUREBREDS? Another pup surrendered with their AKC paperwork. Roxy was purchased from a breeder, even registered with the AKC as “Midnight Magic.” Unfortunately, the owners didn’t realize the activity level of a spaniel, and despite meeting with a few trainers (including a trainer we consult with), the family did not want to invest the time or money into this dog. All the trainers gave them the same advice that she needs regular walks, the start of some foundational training to walk nice on a leash, and boundaries at home, and warned them that she is NOT a yard dog. At 7 months old, they dumped her at the Humane Society. She is 100% typical spaniel. She is active, playful, goofy, loyal, prey-driven, human-loving puppy! She loves kids, and really anyone willing to give her attention. She is going to be a great dog for a super active family.

Details

Nicknames: Roxy
Age: 7 months (DOB: 05/07/2024)
Weight: 32lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 40-50lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Shedding: Medium Shedder

Kid Tested: Kids 1+ *Loves kids!
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Roxy is the biggest love bug there is. She loves toddlers, kids, teens, adults. You give her attention, she turns into an instant puddle of love. Her sweet soul loves to get her “steps” in, and then be cozy with her foster human while watching Christmas movies.

Roxy does appear to be a tiny bit shy at first with both dogs and humans. She’s met with our southern trainer, who noted her as a great pup ready to learn and grow. She said that any family who adopts her is winning the puppy lottery. She is at the perfect age to start setting a foundation for good training! Want to skip the teething phase, and go right to school, Roxy is your gal.

As any spaniel, she is an active breed who needs a family that can fulfill those needs with walks, runs, hikes, and adventures. Spaniels want to be included in ALL the fun, and never, ever left behind! Do the work with a trainer, and you’ll have an amazing adventure pal.

More to come as we get to know this gal!

NeedS

  • Roxy needs an active household! Walks, runs, hikes, should be part of his daily and weekly routine.

  • Setter, Spaniel, or other active breed experience would be ideal! You should know what you are getting yourself into. Owning a spaniel is not for the faint of heart.

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of her current trainer 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 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/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

Early January- 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?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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