Reese Cocoapup, Doberman Pinscher For Adoption In West Richland, Washington

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$300

Reese Cocoapup, Doberman Pinscher For Adoption In West Richland, Washington

Price:

$300

Location:

West Richland, WA

Description:

He's a goofball - part overgrown puppy, part bestest boi evah! Reese loves going for walks (his manners are great), and he'd be an outstanding companion for a hiker or casual jogger. He's always up for fun, but he's also laid-back and easy-going. HISTORYReese is a member of the Cocoapup litter - five sweet boys who were very young, sick babies when they were dumped on a country road near Prosser, in Eastern Washington, in September last year. It took a while in their loving foster home to get them healthy and build their confidence, but they've matured into delightful companions and we are heartbroken and puzzled that three of these pups (Reese, Rolo and Heath) are still waiting for their forever families to choose them! Their breed mix is a well-educated guess. It's pretty obvious that they're at least half Doberman, this was confirmed by a DNA test done by the person who adopted one of their brothers. The test also indicated that the other half was made up of Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky. They have short Dobie-style coats, and their temperament is also typical Dobie. All three are in foster homes in Kennewick. All three boys get on well (they often meet for playdates) and could be placed together - but they're not tightly bonded and would also do well being placed in different homes. SOCIALIZATIONAs long as Reese is with someone he trusts he's comfortable in pretty much any environment and quickly adapts to change. He tends to be a little reserved with strangers and takes a while to warm up to new people, and he's generally more comfortable with women. But while he's checking you out Reese will usually be polite. He has taken a dislike to a couple of men he's deemed a threat to his foster mom, and let them know in no uncertain terms that they weren't going to get past him - so he needs his human to be a calm, confident leader who is committed to training him, to keep him safe. Reese hasn't interacted much with children while in our care, but when he meets kids while out on a walk he's polite and friendly. We'd expect him to do well in a home with calm, kind, dog-savvy children aged about 10 or older. He shares his foster home with five other dogs and is generally relaxed and submissive. He loves to play with his big foster sister, and enjoys playdates with other dogs. We would expect him to be happiest sharing a home - or at least having regular playdates - with another young, friendly dog of compatible size. He would also be a good candidate for dog parks. Reese has encountered several cats in different situations, and is generally politely interested and friendly. We'd expect him to chase if a cat were to run, but he'd likely do well sharing his home with a confident, dog-savvy cat. Also living at his foster home are chickens and horses, and he is polite to all of them. However he has been known to chase the neighbor's chickens and ducks when out gallivanting with another naughty dog, so poultry interactions need to be managed and supervised. TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIORWith people he trusts, Reese is a lover. He likes to lean in for a full body massage or a face rub. However, he isn't needy; this is a dog who will happily kick back and snooze or keep busy with a chew toy while you do your thing. When you're ready to throw a ball or kong he'll happily chase - and he's learning to retrieve. He loves to chew, but usually chews his own stuff - bones, sticks and toys. He is VERY playful - and also very smart - which sometimes adds up to trouble. Reese is still enough of a puppy to enjoy excavating his yard, and although he's not generally destructive it's hard to resist an abandoned cardboard box or a deliciously rippy piece of fabric. These transgressions happen only occasionally, but he's still not ready to be left loose indoors unsupervised for long, and if you're in love with your smooth lawn and lush flowerbeds you might want to choose a different dog. He loves going for car rides, walks, and visits to interesting places like the pet store or Home Depot. If you're looking for a sidekick for your adventures, look no further! He's also athletic enough to be a good jogging or hiking companion. Reese is naturally alert and protective. He'll bark when people arrive on his property or approach his gate, and would probably instinctively get between you and anyone who threatened you. Generally when out and about he's polite and friendly to anyone he meets. TRAININGReese walks well on a leash, although he may pull occasionally. His recall is fair. His caregivers are working on basic obedience commands. His house manners are good. He is reliably house-trained, is crate trained (and will choose to go into his crate for quiet time), doesn't steal or counter-surf, is rarely destructive (that behavior usually happens outside as part of a rambunctious game), and is generally calm and quiet. This boy can be stubborn - he does like to please himself - but he's starting to catch on to the notion that if he makes the human happy, he can earn a reward. He is very smart, treat-motivated and responds well to praise. He needs his person to be committed to giving him a solid grounding in basic obedience, because he's a big, strong boy - and we believe he'd be a quick study, and potentially a lot of fun for more advanced training if that's your fancy. HEALTH STATUSBased on their teeth and the fact that they could barely lap water, we estimated that the Cocoapups were maybe six weeks old when we took them in. We have assigned them July 23, 2023 as their birthday. Reese has been neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for internal and external parasites, and microchipped. He's received occasional vet care as needed for minor issues, like an ear infection. His full vet records will be provided to his adopter. He weighs around 75 lbs and appears to be in excellent health. ADOPTION INFORMATIONReese is living in a private home, and will be available to meet you after your adoption application has been approved. Please email XXXX@gmail.com to request an adoption application form. Reese's adoption fee is $300. For more pictures of Reese, please see his Facebook album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.633936522220774&type=3

Breed:

Doberman Pinscher

Category:

Dogs

Color:

Black

Sex:

Male

Posted:

September 15 on Get-Pet