Meet Mr. Awesome aka Buddy, a one year old, neutered, Smooth Haired Vizsla and Chinese Shar-Pei mix. Buddy is currently residing at our very own nationally acclaimed Humane Society of Boulder Valley (HSBV) while he waits for his forever family to find him.
Soulful "Buddy"
Remember Little Orphan Annie? She started life in an orphanage, and, by pluck and a cheery disposition charmed her way into Daddy’s heart. That pretty much sums up Buddy. Although this poor pup spent the first half of his short life in another animal shelter, he sports a happy-go-lucky disposition, knows how to fetch, loves people, and likes to play with toys. This is one resilient and resourceful dog!
Think I’m kidding? Watch this:
As you can see, Buddy possesses a wonderful temperament and awesome potential. And, he needs an equally wonderful and awesome guardian. Buddy wants a person or family who is patient and who will provide stability and consistency. He needs someone who will give him the time he needs to adjust to living in a home since he’s spent most of his life so far in a shelter environment. Like anyone who didn’t experience proper socialization when young Buddy’s new guardian will need to help Buddy succeed with house training, chewing on his own chew toys only, and generally learning how to be a gentleman.
If you’re thinking Buddy might be the dog for you, know this: The good people at HSBV want to help you and Buddy succeed together. He has his very own volunteer STAR trainer at the HSBV, and the Training & Behavior Center is working with him to build skills he will need to be successful in your home. If you adopt Buddy, you and he will receive a free 1/2 hr consultation with a Training & Behavior Center staff person, and HSBV will include, for free, the crate that they’re using to crate-train him at the shelter.
I can tell you from personal experience that bringing a dog into your home who is already crate-trained—-meaning they love their crate, willing enter their crate, and enjoy spending time (not too long) in their crate gnawing on a yummy stuffed Kong—-is a HUGE gift.
Did Buddy capture your heart? Please call HSBV at 303-442-4030 during their regular shelter hours to speak to an animal welfare associate. Buddy would love for you to visit him at the HSBV. Click here for a map and directions.
Happy Holidays to you and your canine loved ones!
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