Ready for Eddie?

By Regina Lane

Eddie is a very sweet fun loving 10 month old Shar Pei/Shepard mix. He has been staying with my family for over a week and is very quickly learning the lay of the land and what is and is not allowed in our home. He has not had much training in manors but is quickly picking them up. He loves to play and run with anyone who will play with him. He can get a little over excited and jump or mouth so I would not recommend him for a family with small children. But he is great with the older kids playing catch and tug-a-war. I believe as he matures this will not be in issue he just is still a big puppy.

We have taken him out on walk around our neighborhood and other dog friendly public places. I have found that Eddie is very good on a leash, he does need some guidance while out in public because he knows that he is just too cute

for everyone not to want to say hi. I have not seen any signs of aggression while out socializing with other dogs although he can play rough with my dogs while running around my yard. My dogs are large adult dogs with their life spent around fosters of all sizes and know how to keep him under control, he has picked up on the cues that they give him when he is getting to hyper for the and he will become submissive and calm down.

As with any busy family we seem to be doing something different every day and Eddie takes many cues for what’s happening that day and goes with the flow very easily. He stays in his crate while we are out or whenever he needs a time out (which is happening less and less). He is very good in his create though he does not like to go in it but will lie down and relax once situated. While we are home he plays inside and out using the dog door, playing with my dogs or sleeping/relaxing. He enjoys just being with the family and making sure that he knows where you are. Even while playing he will come and make sure that I am still where he left me if not he will search for me.

Overall, Eddie is a good dog; I feel that with the right training, love and time he will quickly be a great dog. He needs a firm but kind hand and someone who won’t let him walk all over them. He loves to smile and cuddle up near you while you read a book or watch TV. Riding in the car to go on a new adventure is one of his favorite things; he looks out the window and takes it all in. You can see the wheels turning as he tries to figure out where you are going today.

See a video of Eddie here.

If Eddie would fit in your home he is up for adoption by appointment please e-mail me at foster@coloradopuppy.org