The status of Skip was
last posted on 11/08/24 by
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Male Dog, Boxer
Boxer / American Bulldog / Mixed (Short Coat)
Description:
Foster Update on Skip 11.8.24 Skip has been progressing wonderfully in his weekly training classes, and we just completed week 3! He’s building confidence around new people and strangers, which is a huge step. He’s doing great with commands like “sit” and “stay” before going through doors, and he’s mastered “go to your bed and stay” when we’re practicing inside the house. We’re also working on his reactions to doorbell rings and knocks. Skip loves earning treats as he learns to stay calm when those noises come up, and you can see how eager he is to please! Skip is a true boxer with plenty of energy and loves his walks. He’s happiest if he gets a walk before being left home alone, and he’d do best if left alone for no more than 4–6 hours . When meeting new people, Skip does wonderfully if he’s given the chance to sniff first and approach on his terms. He’s a sweet, affectionate dog with a lot of love to give and adores playing with his toys around the house. Update 10.21.24 Skip has been making fantastic progress, but he’s still a bit nervous around new people. He does best when meeting them on a leash and being ignored for a short period of time. Last night, we had about five new people come over, and it took him just 30 to 60 seconds before he wanted to go check them out. After that, they started giving him treats from a distance, and within two minutes, he was confidently taking treats from them and showing off his adorable wiggle butt! We’ve also been working on a lot of commands—“sit,” “lay down,” “wait,” “heel,” “leave it,” and “look at me”—and he’s so eager to please and loves to learn. I can tell he feels very safe here, and once he gets to that point with his new family, he’ll be just as trusting with them. He’ll be ready to meet new people and welcome friends or family into his life with confidence. Update 9.30.24 Meet Skip! Age: Approximately 3 years old Personality: Sweet, affectionate, and always ready to wag his long tail—especially when he sees you! Training: Eager to learn and food-motivated but needs some additional training. He’s nervous at times with commands but really wants to please. Stranger Caution: Has some “stranger danger” when new people come to the door but is learning to calm down with training. Once he knows someone is friendly, he’s all about receiving pets! Dogs: Has done well playing with a female labradoodle. He shows interest in playing with other dogs when he sees them on walks, whining wanting to see what they are doing. He has met one other male boxer on leash but they did not hit it off. Overall I think he would do well living with another dog but just doing slow intros is always best. Good with Kids: Lived with kids before and did great, but like many boxers, he can be overly protective over the kids. Barking at the dad when hugging kids for example. It’s important that adults establish clear leadership. Energetic & Playful: Loves walks, playing outside, and is always on the hunt for squirrels! Leash Skills: Uses a gentle leader to keep him from pulling—he’s strong and full of muscle! Cuddly: Would love to cuddle on the couch but is happy sleeping on his own bed at night. Fully Potty Trained: Skip is kennel trained during the day, as he gets nervous when left alone outside of his crate.
