Monty in Lebanon, IN

Monty is an adorable tricolor Cavalier puppy, born 09/05/2024. He came into care after being adopted with his sibling and developing littermate syndrome, making it ill-advised for the two of them to continue living together. He has no trouble bonding with his new foster family or foster Cavaliers, now that he is separated from his brother, however!

Since coming into foster, Monty has been a bubble of happiness. In true puppy fashion, he is buoyant and happy, energetic and adorable. He is busy, busy, busy, but truly not hyper. He just loves to play with toys and play with his foster Cavaliers. He excitedly greets visitors and is glad to give them a lick and a jump, so he’s working on “down,” but he is just too happy to remember most times. Like all puppies, manners are a work in progress, but he is doing well with learning them! He knows “sit” and comes when called by name. He loves to frolic in the backyard, and gives a little side eye when he isn’t quite ready to quit playing, but then comes running.

Mealtime is a huge favorite for Monty, so he tends to scarf down his food rather quickly and then try to “share” with his foster friends. He is working on mealtime manners, and a slow-feed bowl has helped tremendously, as well as just making sure he doesn’t give himself a tummy ache with eating too quickly.
He loves to take walks and is doing well on a leash. He pulls a little, as he loves to explore, but consistently training with him, and lots of practice and he will continue to do better and better. He is nice and calm (puppy calm, don’t forget) with all the people we meet along the way on a walk. He will let out a bark when we see another dog, but doesn’t get reactive, just more of a “hi”. He does not bark often.

Monty is working at potty training and doing well. He does still have occasional accidents as he hasn’t figured out how to alert us to when he needs to go out, but he does very well with being let out consistently. He sleeps in a crate at night and goes in when we tell him. He is also crated when we leave the house to further enforce potty training and house manners.

Monty is going to make an amazing addition to a family. He will do well with other dogs. He has not been around cats, but he is pretty non-reactive in general. He is friendly to the kids he is around, as well. Monty would be successful as an only dog, as well. Monty needs someone who has experience with puppies. He is still just a baby, so his new family needs to be understanding of the fact that puppies will get into things, chew things (like foster mom’s slippers!), have accidents, and learn bad manners if their family is not dedicated to helping them learn. He is an ever so good boy, and a quick learner with a sparkle in his eye. He has so much love to give and is an ever so good boy! Any family will be lucky to love him.

If you are interested in this Cavalier, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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