Copper in East Lansing, MI

Copper is a happy, active and cuddly two-year-old Cavalier. Copper just wants to be the center of attention and be your shadow.

Copper comes to Cavalier Rescue USA after his owners’ work required more travel, and they did not have enough time for him. Copper (he got his name from his glowing Ruby coloring) is the ultimate definition of a Velcro dog, and just wants to love each human he meets. He’s an instant charmer and lover!

Copper absolutely loves walks just as much as he likes cuddling on the couch. He knows basic commands like “come,” “sit” and “down.” Copper is 95% housebroken, save an accident or two while in foster care. He may bark if he hears or sees another critter outside, and will occasionally bark at another dog during a walk.

He is playful, excitable and has quite a bit of energy to burn, so daily walks are a must for Copper.  He would do well in a fur-ever home with another dog his size to play with.

No one loves a meal more than Copper. He’s very food motivated. He will never miss a meal or a treat! Copper does show some signs of resource guarding, and will growl if the foster Mom’s dogs get too close to him while he has a toy or treat. He has not shown any sign of severe aggression, but will growl or snap if another dog gets too close when he has something of value. Copper does not show any aggression with people, and allows his foster Mom to touch his food and take away toys with no issue.

Copper is crate trained. In his foster Mom’s home, he is kept in the kitchen with a dog bed at night and whenever she has errands to run. He shows some signs of separation anxiety when in a different room from his foster Mom. He will give out a few whimpers and barks, but he is not destructive. Copper will play and chew on toys, but nothing else in the house.

Copper’s vet gave him a clean bill of health, but Copper should lose about 10% of his body weight. His fur-ever family should have a routine that includes lots of walks. Copper is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, microchipped and ready for his forever home. If you are interested in Copper, please complete our online application if you haven’t done so already. Then email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to express your interest in Copper.
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