Surfer

This boy is insanely cute, incredibly loving, and truly attached at the hip. I’ve fostered many dogs, and he may be the most affectionate one yet. He has an endless supply of love and kisses, and his beautiful brown eyes will get you every single time. He wants to be wherever his person is. He’ll happily follow you from room to room and, the second you’re settled, he’ll take the opportunity to come over for pets and affection. He’s still working on some manners when his excitement gets the best of him, particularly jumping up on his hind legs for attention, but he is learning very quickly that sitting politely is what earns him love. He is extremely friendly with people and has shown no aggression toward other dogs. He also does not seem interested in chasing small animals. On walks, he could use a little more leash training and practice staying focused, but his pulling is very manageable and should continue improving with consistency. Food is absolutely the way to his heart. He has a massive appetite and is highly food motivated, which makes training much easier. He loves a Kong filled with peanut butter or treats and is always excited for anything edible. At home, he is a wonderful mix of affectionate and adaptable. He loves snuggling on the couch, but if you need to work, a few pets are usually enough before he settles peacefully by your feet. He also does very well with his crate. He sleeps through the night in it and will even choose to go into the crate while you’re home. He is still working on settling quickly for longer periods when left alone. Gradually increasing the amount of time he spends alone, while continuing to reinforce that the crate is a safe and positive place and that his person always comes back, should help him continue building confidence. He has clearly had a hard life, but somehow it hasn’t changed his love for or trust in people. He is strong and can be very energetic when he gets excited, but after a good 20–30 minute walk, he turns into a wonderfully jolly, peaceful companion who is more than happy to relax with you. He is also house trained, aside from one or two accidents very early in the foster process while he was adjusting to a new environment. More than anything, he is a dog who wants to love and be loved. He would thrive with someone who wants a deeply affectionate companion, is willing to continue reinforcing his training, and doesn’t mind having a very devoted little shadow following them through life. Surfer is approximately 7y 0m 23d old and is fully grown at 50 pounds. They are microchipped and up to date on all age-appropriate medical care. Their breed is unknown as we have not had a DNA test done. Although our dogs are listed as unknown breed, buildings with specific dog restrictions typically enforce their rules based on what breeds a dog appears to resemble. It's always important to keep that in mind and know your building's policies before adopting a dog. This dog is available for adoption through Muddy Paws Rescue. If you're interested in adopting, the first thing you should do is begin the registration process at www.muddypawsrescue.org. If you are already a registered adopter with Muddy Paws Rescue, please email us at adoptionmeetings@muddypawsrescue.org.