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About Hofa
Water boy, goofy, lots of laughs, explorer, best bud, sporting potential. All the things that describes our boy Hofa.
Hofa loves his bushwalks and has put a daily explore on his requirements checklist. He loves to sniff and bound around on the trails. Zoomies are the best time for you to laugh. This goof will run like crazy and then barrel roll into the grass. When I say he’s a water boy, I really mean he is a water boy. Any puddles, any dam, any river he is in! He won’t get out of the water until you tell him its time to leave.
Hofa is still very excitable when meeting people and is quite the nippy jumper. This area has improved but still needs continued work and constant reminding.
Dogs! He is very excited for dog play and is quiet full on which is too much for some dogs. He is still learning how to read other dogs body language and sometimes needs you to step in and remind him it’s time to walk away or find a different thing to play with. Like any puppy he will still need structure and exposure how to handle situations that involve dogs.
If you’re a sucker for puppy dog eyes, then put a blindfold on! Hofa will suck you in! What about cute little groans and talking...Yep he's going to run the house. He definitely tries to get what he wants by being absolutely adorable but what he needs is a leader that will provide structure, consistency and continued training and outlets.
He is definitely one who loves to cuddle and just be with you. He loves a good snug in the evening..and the morning..and pretty much any time.. and loves a good head rub. He has many hilarious sleeping positions; upside down, head smushed under a dog bed, head smushed into the couch gaps, half off the couch, head smushed into his crate wall, squished in between the curtains and door so he can be in the sun...
Hofa is toilet and crate trained. He is learning how to relax quicker and for longer periods but continues to need outlets (detailed below) as well as general walks for a chance to explore. He is calm in the car in the crate for extended periods. He will enter and exit the car on cue. He walks through the back door on cue. He exits the crate on cue.
When he manages to be calm (often after a good session of something) he will settle inside or in the yard or crate even in the presence of another dog so long as they are also settled. He is still learning what is his in the house and what is not his...like shoes and the bin but is doing well.
Hofa has had hit the jackpot in terms of a foster carer. She is a dog trainer and is involved in the dog sport GRC. He has shown his love and potential in a sport outlet like GRC. He has great food and toy drive.
He is a gun on the mill and gosh he loves it! He has been introduced to cues; start, slow and stop. The spring pole is another favourite past time. He bites it on cue and enjoys the game, and like any male loves to win the toy. He has started a drag work program to develop his body for healthy living as a fit dog and to condition him for potential weight pull in the sport.
The boring stuff like loose leash walking and obedience have been set and will need to further development and reinforcement.
Please don’t apply if you’re in a unit, have kids under 15, cats or this will be your first pet. Hofa is on only suitable for someone with an active lifestyle wanting to have their dog be a part of it, has a secure backyard, with or without another dog but a dog that may suit his energy needs and play style to ensure it’s a match. Someone who isn't afraid to rough house with a dog. He can be rough and that is just his personality. Perfect for someone who wants to actually do something specific with their dog like a sport. He has been trained and done all the foundation work in preparation for GRC Dogsports so someone who is willing to get into that fun sport and continue training will have a blast with this dog.
Adoption details
Please complete and submit our Adoption Enquiry form to ensure all your questions can be answered and application responded to: http://www.fetchingdogs.com.au/adopt/dog-adoption-enquiry/
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