Kimchi, (we think he may be a lab mixed with something else large like possibly a Shepherd or Great Dane) is just a big bundle of love and enthusiasm. (Emphasis on the BIG.) So far, he loves everyone who gives him a chance to say hi and just wants to crawl in your lap and convince you that that is where he should be. He is also a big kissing machine and relishes playing and exploring outside and chasing after toys. He really appreciates hanging out with people and is not one to be happy when left on his own for a long time. 

This sweet boy enjoys chasing toys and wrestling with his littermates.  Although he is not a huge fan of sharing treats or bones with other dogs (toys seem to be fine) he is learning that now he will always have enough food and bones and that sharing is actually a good thing. Still, some care will likely be needed to continue to temper this behavior a bit more as he grows older and bigger. We avoid leaving  bones and other treats lying around and feed him separately from the other dogs if using a bowl. When scatter feeding though (having the pups eat kibble that has been scattered around on the grass or floor) he does well eating around other dogs.) This lovable boy is fine with people giving him treats and food or taking it away from him. He is also the most food motivated pup we have ever encountered which means that, for training putposes, he is always ready to learn new things- just bring some kibble with you and he'll do just about anything you want him to! 
   

Kimchi has met chickens, other dogs and friendly, non-reactive kitties and seems happy to see them and remains pretty chill about it all. Because of his size and general enthusiasm/happiness/curiosity level a slow introduction to kitties and other prey animals will be necessary so he learns that he must be quiet and calm around them.   

He is currently working on going potty outside, but this is a work in progress and will require consistent attention to master. He also is learning to sit nicely and wait for his food (the love of his life) and, so far, is just a huge, goofy, sweet, happy ball of delight to work and cuddle with.   

Because he doesn’t know his own size and strength, a family with kids older than 5 will be the best fit for this boy. He would love a home with another dog to play and romp with and a family who loves to hike and travel on adventures! He is so happy to be aound people that he is alreay learning a nice recall in off leash situations. (He even comes when OTHER dogs are called over. ) Kimchi does well in the car ( he might get a bit nervous at first, but generally settles in after a bit and takes a nap) and loves going new places and meeting new people. 

Living situations that come with breed, size or noise restrictions will not work for Kimchi.   

All of our foster puppies are consistently worked with from day 1 using hand feeding techniques, treat balls with their kibble inside and toys that are designed to encourage them to use their minds smelling and problem solving skills. They love to figure out puzzles and always enjoy relaxing with a good stuffed kong or a frozen licky mat after a  long walk or romp outside.  

We work very hard to encourage positive socialization and friendly adaptive skills in our foster pups. To the extent they are comfortable and able to handle it, we carefully expose them to the sights/sounds of a busy family household in a more urban environment. (This includes kids and people of all types, cats, small animals and backyard chickens. As appropriate, we also introduce them to friendly neighborhood dogs and people, car rides, different textures and surfaces and other busy environmental stimuli.)  

HDDCR requires a spay/neuter contract by the adopter if puppies and kittens in our care are too young for sterilization. This is a form the adopter signs at the time of adoption, confirming that they will get the pet spayed/neutered by a certain date. We will hold a $50 deposit on top of the adoption fee until we receive proof from a veterinarian that the dog was spayed/neutered.  The $50 deposit will then be refunded to the adopter.