Description:

 

Faber is a soft, wiggly, people-loving little guy who loves attention and food and is very eager to please.  So far, he adores attention and hanging out with people of all ages and is always happy to come running for petting, treats and praise. 

 

We believe that he may be a beagle/boxer mix (or something similar). 

 

Along with his incredibly sweet and feisty personality, Faber is also very active and eager. He is working on learning to offer a nice sit (with paws on the floor) for attention and treats. And he also loves the time he spends in the company of a slightly older foster sister. They spend hours running, wrestling and playing until they are both exhausted! 

 

When you hold him, Faber will wiggle like a worm and cover your face in a million kisses if he gets the opportunity. If you're heading off on an adventure he'll happily follow you around like, well, a puppy- eager to see what you are up to and whether or not it is going to be a tasty experience. He will gleefully chase toys and sticks that you throw for him and then sniff at them before getting distracted by . . . pretty much everything else. So, a good game of fetch could be in his future (with a few (or a lot) of tweaks). 

 

Faber loves meeting most new people (although he can sometimes be a bit barky at first). And he seems to really enjoy running and playing with other puppies. With other dogs, he can be a bit  shy though, so a good play match would likely be either a more submissive pup friend or a somewhat calmer older dog that can help him learn how fun it is to romp and play with a good buddy. He really seems to enjoy being ‘mothered’ by other dogs as well. 

 

Faber seems to be very observant and athletic - a pup that you will definitely want to keep an eye on when he is outside (unless you happen to have a 6 foot privacy fence that is grounded in cement all the way around). When motivated, he is already figuring out how to climb vertical surfaces. Thankfully, he is also very food/treat motivated so calling him away from making mischief seems to work very well. 

 

Pet parents for Faber will need to have a solid plan in mind to ensure that he gets enough exercise, mental stimulation and lots and lots of love and attention. He will not be happy being left alone for hours on end while you go out. He really wants to hang out with you and be your buddy! 

 

Thankfully, even though he loves walks and adventures, this little guy also really enjoys solving food puzzles, sniffing around for kibble, chewing on bones and learning new tricks. So, keeping him quiet and busy near you while you are working or busy with other things should not be too much of a problem. 

 

A fence is not required to adopt this cute pup IF you have a solid plan in mind to keep this boy active and busy. Faber loves running with other dogs and wrestling and playing chase and ‘keep away’. Having another gentle dog buddy to live and play with could be perfect for him- just as long as he also gets a whole lot of 'people time' in, too.  

 

He would be a great companion for long walks or hikes and a great, soft, cozy buddy to cuddle on the couch with afterwards. 

 

Faber very much enjoys hanging out with the human kids (ages 3-18) and people (men and women) in his foster home. He'll almost always run over for petting and attention. 

 

Faber has met the pet chickens in her foster home and, although friendly-seeming and curious, he initially got very excited and barky when they ran around near him. (The same went for kitties, new dog friends and other small animals.) This may mean that this pup has a higher prey drive that may just need to be tempered in order for him to live peacefully and safely in a house with other non-dog pets. So far, we have already begun treating and reinforcing quiet/calm behavior around active, triggering stimuli (like chickens, ferrets, cats and other dogs). This seems to be working very well to help him start to develop some self control in these situations. 

 

Faber is already doing great going potty outside- often completing his business very quickly with a prompt or two. But this is a work in progress and will still require consistent attention to master. He also is learning to sit nicely and wait for his food, to keep 4 paws on the floor when he wants attention, coming when called over, leaving things alone that he would prefer to eat (like almost everything) and relaxing comfortably when strange people and dogs walk by.  Since everything is still very new to him, all of this training will likely take quite a bit of repetition and reinforcement for him to master. 

 

A family with kids older than 5 will likely be the best fit for this little guy. He would also love a home with another dog to play and romp with. A calm, confident, older dog sibling could also be a great match assuming that the same dog can also handle the puppy energy he brings along with him.  

 

Apartments/townhouses may work, depending on the type, size and location but please keep in mind that Faber is a much higher-energy pup who has a currently unknown size expectancy. He also has a tendency to bark loudly at unfamiliar sounds and noises. Living situations that come with breed, size or noise restrictions will not work for this sweet pup

 

Please Note: Faber has lived inside with his foster family from the day he came into our rescue.  He has been worked with consistently using hand feeding techniques, positive reinforcement, redirection, treat balls with kibble inside and toys that are designed to encourage puppies to use their minds, smelling and problem solving skills. This foster family works diligently to begin potty training outside and helping their pups to learn as many house manners as possible. This includes (among other things): taking food gently, waiting before going through a door, leaving requested things alone, keeping 4 paws on the floor, sitting for attention, coming when called, walking nicely on a looser leash and greeting new people and other dogs appropriately.  All of the foster pups from this home love to figure out puzzles and generally enjoy relaxing with a good stuffed kong or a frozen licky mat after a  long walk or romp outside.

 

 

 

The family also works very hard to encourage positive socialization and friendly adaptive skills in their foster pups. To the extent they are comfortable and able to handle it, the pups are carefully exposed 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, they are also introduced to friendly neighborhood dogs and people, car rides, different textures and surfaces and other busy environmental stimuli.)

 

 

 

Please note that the HDDCR adoption process includes a vet reference check and a home visit (either performed virtually or in-person). There may also be some clarification questions based on your original application responses. Please feel free to let us know if it would be easier for you to answer these questions over the phone instead. We are always happy to offer accommodations!

 

 

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 returned to the adopter.​