Meet Puppy Barley!
Barley is an 8 week old chow chow/cattle dog mix (true breed unknown). Barley is a ton of fun! He is perfect for someone looking for a puppy with a playful and exuberant personality. He is incredibly sweet and cuddly but also brave and curious when encountering new things such as the vacuum. He loves water enormously and playing in his water bowl is his favorite activity. He has the softest, fluffiest fur and looks like a teddy bear with his big fluffy face. He is very communicative and will make noises to express himself in a way that makes it seem like he understands every word you are saying. He is very smart and has been using pee pads since he was 4 weeks old. Watching him explore the world and find joy in everything is so entertaining, and getting to experience his super soft cuddles and puppy kisses will melt your heart. Whoever adopts Barley will have endless fun and a best friend for life!
All puppies have been prepared for success in their future homes:
Using pee pee pads with almost no accidents since 4 weeks
Have been doing ENS since 5 days old
Desensitized to sounds such as: vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, dishes being put away, voices on radio and tv, thunderstorms and fireworks (these two only on tv with low volume)
Seen/been in the same room as cats, other dogs, toddlers, men and women.
Nails clipped, ears pretend cleaned and had their first bath time.
Ideal home will:
Have the time to commit to all things puppy! Please note puppies do not do well left alone long hours and need to be let out every 2-3 hours for potty. Long work schedule where the puppy would be left alone for 7+ hours can be difficult on most puppies and young dogs.
Solid plans for puppy socialization, positive exposure and continued training + relationship building -- commitment not just to puppyhood but to a lifetime of love, care, companionship and vetting. HFP advocates for Positive Reinforcement only for young puppies and training that focuses less on "obedience" and more on confidence building, relationship building and consent training.
Preference to homes w/ friendly & well-trained dog role models (preference, NOT required)
Preference to homes w/ yards (preferred, NOT required) Why? Puppies cannot go in public until they are 4 month old and complete their puppy shot series. Having a yard during this time greatly helps with play, potty training, and providing an outlet for your puppy to get outside. There are ways to work around this if you do live in an apartment setting but it takes some extra work and planning!
$400 adoption donation includes first shots, dewormed, flea tick treated, microchip w/ free lifetime registry + Spay/Neuter addendum agreement.