This goofy, playful Doberteen is poised for action and eager for adventure.
He came to us from a home where his human probably should have thought a second time before getting a pup at her stage in life. The thing is, we never can know for sure just what we’re getting into with a pup. We all understand the desire for, but sometimes desire overrides the realities of the larger picture, and that may be what happened in this instance.
Here’s how his former mom describes things:
“He is a sweet boy but so hyper since the first day, that I really cannot handle him. He jumps on me all the time no matter what I do. I look like I have been in a fight and in a way, I guess I have! He needs to be trained, but I can’t afford to hire a trainer. I have dealt with dogs all my life, including two other Dobes, but this one takes the prize for being energetic. He is by himself a lot, either outside or inside in his crate. I have a much smaller dog and am afraid he will hurt her simply by running over her. She is 12 yrs old and has a bad back. I just can‘t keep and deal with him anymore. He deserves so much more than I can offer.”
Now that he’s with us, he‘s so happy to be out and free, that he‘ll jump up and grab hold of an arm as though to say "Please don‘t leave me; I want attention so badly!" Luckily, we have volunteers who are working with him, and he is beginning to understand that he will still get the attention - no need to go overboard in seeking it. With a little time, he will settle into reasoned interaction rather than being so needy.
Interestingly, he‘s a little shy at first, but does warm up once he is familiar with the person. And believe it or not, he walks nicely on a leash. He also seems to want to play with the other Dobes through the fence. He loves to play with his big soccer ball and Jolly Ball. Squeaky toys get his attention as well.
Observations from our volunteers:
“This young boy is energetic but calmer than most 15-month-old Dobes. A lot of them at that age still have a lot of puppy in them. Arlow sems to be on the cusp of being an adult and was calmer than I’d anticipated, given his age. He has the Dobe lean down pat, and liked to bury his nose in my stomach as I was petting him. As you can see in his pictures, he is quite athletic and handsome!”
Clearly this fellow needs regular exercise and play, as well as the training any pup should receive along the way. He’s showing good progress already, in his brief time with us. If you’re ready and able to spend the time and interaction needed to help this fellow mature, there’s every good reason to think he’ll make an excellent companion and family member for many years to come.
You know the drill: apply, acceptance, appointment, arrive, acquaint, away. You’ll be doing a wonderful thing for a wonderful Dober, and you’ll be richly blessed on the process. |
