If you are looking for a handsome, excitable, athletic, tricolor guy with an active lifestyle and a heart of gold, Charlie might be the one for you! He is such a gentleman when he takes treats from your hand oh so gently, and loves to be brushed. When he meets a new person or is in a new situation, he might be just a tad bit uncomfortable, but give him just a few minutes to sniff around and he will be asking for attention and confidently enjoying his experience. Toys of all kinds are fun for Charlie but his favorite activity is probably sniffing! He also loves to cuddle with you on the couch to watch a good movie and happily uses the designated potty area outdoors when nature calls.
We don’t know much about Charlie’s past as he came to us from a shelter, but this approximately 2-year-old guy seems to have missed some valuable lessons when he was a pup about how to interact with other dogs. Although he enjoys being with other dogs and actively seeks to interact with them, he’s not sure how to introduce himself and might be described as socially awkward. Somehow, he got the idea that other dogs like it when he runs around them frantically in circles and gets in their face abruptly, which as you can imagine, can be frightening to some dogs. But he means absolutely no harm and is learning new, more appropriate canine behavior. He frequently displays appeasing behavior with other dogs. When he gets excited, he might be tempted to jump on his human friends so he is looking for a furever family without little children or people that might be harmed by a 20lb dog slamming into the back of your legs or happily ricochetting off your body.
Crates aren’t really Charlie’s thing, but he does well behind gates at bedtime though he would prefer a big comfy human bed. He is an avid student! He had a wonderful recall when he came into foster, but didn’t know any other cues. Now he can sit and stay with verbal cues, and also politely waits his turn when getting treats. He learns very quickly and would be a good candidate for agility training. He is sensitive to corrections and will respond promptly to a simple verbal request if you would like him to change his behavior (helpful when he is overly excited). Walking on leash is quite easy for him, though he can bounce around a bit and will want to stop for lots of sniffs.
Charlie is in wonderful physical condition. He’s at his ideal weight at 20 lbs, has very shiny pearly white teeth, and has received a clean bill of health from our local vet! He’s UTD on vaccines, neutered, microchipped and on heartworm preventative. We are guessing Charlie to be about 2 years old, but his exact age is a mystery. His coat is on the shorter side (probably genetic) so you only need to make sure his fluffy ears don’t get matted, although grooming is easy with Charlie. He may need to be on a probiotic long-term to keep his digestion in tip-top shape.
Check out Charlie in action: Charlie
If you are looking for an active, charming guy to complete your family and think Charlie might be a love connection for you, please submit your application and let Sherry Morgan know of your interest at morgans817@sbcglobal.net.