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| Lucky Luke looks like a big grown up dog, but he is really just an 1 year old puppy who is on the larger side of average. He currently weighs about 55lbs and will likely end up somewhere around 65lbs when he is full grown. He's a lot of dog physically, but he's not a super energetic dog. Folks experienced with border collies may find him on the lower end of the demanding scale, whereas other dog folk may find him a little more active. We think he's mainly just a goofy puppy :) Luke was surrendered by owners who realized they had purchased more dog than they had time for. Left to his own devices in the yard, Luke was irritating the neighbors by complaining about his lonely lot in life. When he was brought inside, he had no house manners to speak of and then he irritated his owners! Fortunately, Luke is a smart puppy and since he has been in foster care he has been crate trained, house broken and is learning things like "no counter surfing" and other essential housedog skills. But he is still a puppy, and house living is new to him, so patience must be exercised and guidance offered so he can continue his education. Luke is learning some other important skills too, such as walking politely on a leash, and most importantly, greeting strangers. Luke did not get out much in his previous home, and as primarily a yard dog he was encouraged to 'protect' his property. Luke is a big softy who would never follow through, but he does bark at people who come into his home, and like many dogs who are undersocialized, he seems to be more nervous about strange men. Because he is a large dog, meeting strangers is a skill that is important for Luke to learn because he could be intimidating to people otherwise. He has come a long way in foster care and is already much more relaxed about strangers - he will only continue to improve with a patient handler who keeps him on track. Luke lived with older children in his previous home, but we don't know how he would be with very young kids. Because of his large size and puppy-manners, we would suggest he is not suited to a home with toddlers as he is likely to knock them over or frighten them with his barking. We have no idea how Luke is with cats, but he did not live with any in his last home. Luke LOVES water and can be found where ever bodies of water are available for splashing in or laying in or just generally enjoying. He does not yet swim, but we suspect he'll start pretty soon. He loves to run off leash in safe areas, but he still needs some work on his recall, like many puppies, before he is reliable off leash. Luke has excellent doggie skills - he has gone to daycare and out with dogwalkers and he enjoys romping with other canines. He gets on well with the several dogs in his foster home, and is polite with the neighbour's very small dogs. He is very appropriate with other dogs and would make a great companion to another playful and friendly dog. Luke was adopted and returned because his owners did not set up him for success in his meet and greets with new people. He needs owners who recognise and respect his stranger-danger issues and are willing to work with him slowly and not take him over threshold too quickly. His foster homes have really enjoyed him and his progress, and we know someone else will too. It can be difficult to think of Luke as a puppy because he's quite a size, but at just a year old like any puppy he needs guidance, training, patience and time from his new home. Luke has lots of potential to be an excellent companion dog to someone who looking for a medium energy buddy. Luke is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and ready for a home of his very own. We can be reached at bcrescue@shaw.ca . PLEASE NOTE: TDBCR does not adopt dogs out sight unseen. We do not ship our dogs. Our dogs are located in the province of British Columbia CANADA, mostly in the Lower Mainland. We do consider adoptions out of area / across the border, but applicants are required to come to BC to meet us and meet the dog in question. Thank you for understanding. |
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