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Clark is a young, healthy, trusting and playful fellow that loves other dogs.  He is calm and patient except at mealtime when he is pushing just a bit to get that bowl down to the floor.  It is understandable that he looks forward to his meals since when he was rescued, he was very thin and looked as if he missed quite a few meals in the past.  He has put on a few pounds since being rescued, and looks forward to getting back to a normal weight. 

We are working on the potty training now.  He is intelligent, attentive and willing to please so I think that he will catch on quickly.  However, he doesn’t seem to be adjusting to the crate very well.  He fidgets while confined in the crate, but never whines to be released.  His foster mom been keeping him on a leash to walk in the backyard, and he is doing well in that department.  We have not yet ventured out to the real world, but I think he will take nicely to walking on lead even with the many distractions of neighborhood travels.  Clark is looking forward to the day he can go outside without the leash, so he can romp and run in the fenced yard with his foster siblings.  He now plays in the confines of the kitchen & porch areas, but his “prey” escapes through the dog door.  I have been discouraging his use of the dog door, but that won’t stop him for long.  He watches how the others use it and has already snuck through once to greet me on my arrival from work. 

Clark loves company and should be placed in a home with another dog.  He is not particularly happy when left alone, but usually offers complaints in short bursts of whining with periods of rest (silence) in between.  He loves to snuggle, hear what a fine dog he is, and will sit quite still if anyone wants to pet him.  He is not fearful or shy and will not squirm if picked up and held.  In fact, he is aspiring to be someone’s lap dog.  He has shown a mild streak of jealousy if he thinks he is not getting his fair share of attention.  He likes to play with the ball if his brother will give him the chance.  He is energetic and fun with so much to offer to a new friend, and all he requires in return is good care and love.

Adoptive Status:  Neutered, UTD on shots and micro-chipped.

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Just needs love and a human to love him.

Owner Aptitude Level:  Beginner  

Posted:  6/16/09