Adopted
Zed...
Do you like petting dogs with soft, fluffy ears? Are you looking for a companion
to join you on long walks? Enjoy throwing a ball and playing tug of war? If so,
then Zed is the dog for you!
Zed is a sweet, playful boy of 6 1/2, whose greatest hope is to one day be able
to fit three toys in his mouth at once. He has already mastered the art of
grabbing two at a time, and that is generally how he greets us when we come
home.
He has been a wonderful house guest. He quickly learned that the furniture was
off limits, and he never counter surfs… although he will hang around the
kitchen, hoping that you'll drop something yummy while you cook. He doesn't bat
a single eyelash at thunderstorms, and he gives our two cats the respect they
deserve. All he really wants is to be loved and petted. And when that's not
possible, he just wants to be in the same room with you.
Zed loves going for walks and gets so excited that he shakes with anticipation
while he waits for the command to go out the door. But when the walk is over and
the humans are being boring, he is happy to settle down with a plush toy and
chill out. He also enjoys playing indoor fetch with a plush toy, but hasn't
quite grasped the “letting go of the ball” part of the game when we play
outside! He is a good swimmer and enjoys car rides. He likes being brushed, and
although he isn't wild about getting a bath, he will climb into the tub if
enticed with a treat.
He is such a smart boy! He already knows SIT, PLACE, UP, and FREE, and we're
working on DOWN. He learns very quickly! When he first came to us, he would try
to bolt through the door as soon as it opened, but with a little training and
several treats, he has learned that he can only go through the door when he
hears the word FREE. He thinks that's the best word ever. Zed was also a big
leash puller when he came to us. We joked that he was training to pull a dog
sled. But with some training and the help of a Gentle Leader, Zed has come a
long way. Now he’ll walk by your side with a some minor pulling, just to see if
you're paying attention.
Zed's forever family will be very lucky to have him. He is a wonderful dog!