Meet Cooper - 4 yr Neutered Plott Hound / hound mix
Copper is sweet, loving, and sensitive dog who thrives with a gentle and positive approach. He’s very responsive to positive reinforcement, and he’s smart as a whip. All he wants in the world is to be cozy. He loves laying on a pile of blankets and pillows, and he usually goes to bed early and wakes up late.
He loves to run off leash and go for hikes and long walks, but he doesn’t get anxious or wild or destructive if he misses a walk due to bad weather or something. He’s food motivated, and well trained with basic cues. He doesn’t like to be outside alone, but he’s fine being alone if he’s left inside.
His house training is perfect, no accidents ever — GREAT with other dogs, cats, chickens, horses, etc - he has absolutely no prey drive, other than a drive to destroy his nemesis: fence lizards. He’ll bark his crazy head off if he manages to chase a lizard under a flower pot or up a tree. He hasn’t caught one yet, but if he ever does I think he might explode from excitement. If not for Copper’s nervous nature around our kids, we’d never let him go. His loving personality, smart mind, and perma-puppy face makes him the best boy around. But he’s not happy living with small kids. Our house is loud and chaotic, and after we had our fourth child two years ago, he let us know that.
Submissive in all walks of life other than around young kids - he’s fearful around young kids, and has a tendency to guard his favorite toys etc from them (but not the adults!) He has a history of growling, and snapping at young kids in the house, but has never done that with the older kids (12+) or the adults.
Does the dog get along with:: Dog-Friendly
** Good w/ cats and meeting respectful kids (but now recommend a kid free home)
Does your dog have handling sensitivities? How is your dog meeting strangers?: Timid, submissive, but friendly.
What are their ages?: 2, 7, 10, 12 (he loves the 12 year old, is indifferent to the 10 year old, doesn’t want to engage with the 7 year old, and is afraid of the 2 year old)
Where does the dog sleep?: On his bed in the parents bedroom.
Is the dog allowed on your furniture?: Yes
Where do you keep your dog: Usually he is kept free in the house with access to big backyard.
How does the dog react to being left alone?: He’s fine when he’s left inside. He barks if left alone outside and he can see people. If he’s alone outside and no one is visible, he generally falls asleep in the sun.
Please list any particular fears your dog has.: Small kids, the gardeners with blowers.
He’s been through basic obedience training and knows sit, stay/come, down, leave it, etc. He has off-leash recall, but he also has hound dog nose and a tendency to forget about recall if he catches the scent of something great. He is too nervous for a shock collar - R+ only!
Does the dog have any known health problems?: No
Does the dog like riding in the car?: Yes
What is the dog's favorite : He loves a treat puzzle, and he loves his de-stuffed toy squirrel. He’s not much for a game of fetch, but he likes to chase things you throw. He Just loves being with his people. Playing, hanging out, whatever. Not a fan of water, and won’t swim.
What does the dog like?: Food and treats and affection and coming along to whatever his family is doing.
What does the dog dislike?: Small kids, startling noises, chaotic situations.
Does the dog jump kiddie gates or fences?: No
If yes, how high is the dog able to jump?: He can probably jump really high but I haven’t seen him do it.
Is the dog a digger?: No
He’s the most beautiful boy. You can’t take him ANYWHERE without getting a million people who want to meet him. He’s a good good boy, who prefers no small kids. He also knows how to knock on the door with his tail. If you let him out to go potty, he’ll turn sideways and knock on the door with his tail to be let back in.
Are there any things you think a new owner needs to know?: He will 100% counter surf given the opportunity. Don’t leave food out to cool in an accessible spot before dinner, or he’ll be the only one eating!
Please provide a summary of the “ideal” home for your dog:: A home with older, respectful children, or no children at all, where he’s loved and cherished and respected. I think he’d gain confidence from a companion dog, especially a big dog who could show him how to “dog up” ;)
$300 adoption donation - includes neuter, vaccinations, chip and up to date on monthly preventatives.