Wendy Wheaton Cusick
| COLBY Colby is a purebred male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. His DOB is 7/09 Colby is a owner turn-in. Colby's family say he has begun showing signs of aggression that they are not equipped to handle. Colby is very protective of whichever member of his family is in the "lower" position. If another member comes into the room while the owner is on the floor, he will snap and lunge at the person who is in the higher position. Their home is a multilevel home and they feel he might do better in a single level home. They have been working with him with a trainer, but feel he needs more consistent training than they are able to give. The former owner is also thinking he may do better in a home as an only dog and a large yard to burn off some energy in. Some info from the owner: Colby is a big goofy friendly guy -- he loves people and other dogs. He is also gorgeous and people stop us all the time to ask about him. He loves walks, dog parks, car rides, and playing. He can adorably greet you by rolling on his back to get a tummy rub. He walks very well on a harness, is house trained, and is very well behaved around human food (does not beg). Colby loves people so much that sometimes he gets protective of them in the house. He has some protective behaviors when more than one person is indoors. When one person is in a "lower" position (e.g., sitting or lying in bed) and the other person approaches, he can become very concerned and snarl/ lunge for a few seconds before he snaps out of it. He is very trainable/ food responsive -- for example has a great sit/stay/down with treats. Unfortunately with both of our busy jobs we don't have the time that he needs to be fully trained out of his behaviors. We have worked with a trainer who believes he can definitely improve with sustained attention on training. Colby would do best in a home with a single person without any other pets/children (given his protective behaviors) who has time to train him to the best dog he can be. He would probably do better in a more "open floor plan" house. He really is a friendly bear who has clearly had some bad experiences in his past that cause his behaviors, and needs some help moving beyond them. Colby is neutered and up to date on shots. |
| JUNE 2015 - A FOREVER HOME! Adopted by: LYNN CREIGHTON FREELAND Congratulations! |