Evan

Evan may have perfected the “puppy eyes” look, but don’t let him fool you, he is mischievous and not likely to stay out of trouble! This adorable guy came into the rescue with his fuzzy siblings and is looking for a permanent place in your home. He is 15 weeks old, so no, he is not house trained. … He doesn’t know any commands. He will likely chew things he’s not supposed to. And his teeth are sharp. If that sounds appealing, then keep reading! Evan will need a home dedicated to teaching him proper obedience. If you’re familiar with his breed, you know they can be aloof and march to the beat of their own drum. No matter how much recall you work on, they are also known to roam, so we’re requiring a physical fence or a dedicated leash walker for this guy. Despite the challenges a puppy brings, they also come with no grudges, so Evan is good with all other dogs, cats and kids. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply for him. All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for 1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only hold it for one hour per month of age (i.e. a 4-month-old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break). 2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can’t supervise. 3.) Socialization. The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home. 4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well-adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog’s behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded ten-fold, for years to come. Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn’t realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy. Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time-consuming and can be expensive. All dogs require supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well-trained, well-socialized dog is more than worth the effort to get them there.

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