| Leo/Chauncey |
Leo formerly Chauncey is a neutered male about a year
old. He is liver and white, is a pointer-setter mix. He is
medium size, about 50 lbs, is very musculer and beautiful.
He is house broken.
Because he is so active he would be best in a home with
children over the age of 10. He was ok when small
children visited our home.
Leo plays well with other dogs but plays rough, a larger or
a dog of equal size would be recommended as a playmate.
He does need a home with another dog to help release his
energy. Leo is fine with cats only if they confront him. He
loves to chase them in a play, not a mean way. He now is
living with 9 cats and he ignores the ones who stare him
down and has slept beside them. Leo has no food
aggression with people but some with other dogs.
Leo hates a crate, we have left him alone in our bedroom
for 2-4 hrs and he was fine. Because he has a lot of
energy, walks don't really do much for him, he needs to
run. He enjoys chasing a laser beam and will chase it until
he is tired. I take him into our fields on a 70 ft lead every
old. He is liver and white, is a pointer-setter mix. He is
medium size, about 50 lbs, is very musculer and beautiful.
He is house broken.
Because he is so active he would be best in a home with
children over the age of 10. He was ok when small
children visited our home.
Leo plays well with other dogs but plays rough, a larger or
a dog of equal size would be recommended as a playmate.
He does need a home with another dog to help release his
energy. Leo is fine with cats only if they confront him. He
loves to chase them in a play, not a mean way. He now is
living with 9 cats and he ignores the ones who stare him
down and has slept beside them. Leo has no food
aggression with people but some with other dogs.
Leo hates a crate, we have left him alone in our bedroom
for 2-4 hrs and he was fine. Because he has a lot of
energy, walks don't really do much for him, he needs to
run. He enjoys chasing a laser beam and will chase it until
he is tired. I take him into our fields on a 70 ft lead every
day. He also walks well on a short lead, he knows sit and lay down. His
manners have improved greatly since he has been here.
A fence at least 4 to 5 ft is a must for this boy. In the house Leo is always
at your side, loving and attentive. He would love to sleep in our bed, but
we've kept him on his "blankie" beside us, he is very quiet all night.
Although he barks at the door and yard when a stranger are seen. He
isn't a barker except when confined.
manners have improved greatly since he has been here.
A fence at least 4 to 5 ft is a must for this boy. In the house Leo is always
at your side, loving and attentive. He would love to sleep in our bed, but
we've kept him on his "blankie" beside us, he is very quiet all night.
Although he barks at the door and yard when a stranger are seen. He
isn't a barker except when confined.
Leo's Foster Mom says:
"My first site of Leo was him dragging 2 people across my deck to the
door. He burst through the door like a wild, crazed horse. He jumped up
and knocked people down, really out of control. My heart sank There was
nothing he wanted more to do but to run. In 20 minutes, he had all 9 of
my "dog wise" cats hanging from curtains rods and jammed in the rafters
of the basement. He must have made 50 trips up and down the steps
dragging us with him, NO calming him down. The crate was not the
answer, he screamed non stop and broke the steel door.
"My first site of Leo was him dragging 2 people across my deck to the
door. He burst through the door like a wild, crazed horse. He jumped up
and knocked people down, really out of control. My heart sank There was
nothing he wanted more to do but to run. In 20 minutes, he had all 9 of
my "dog wise" cats hanging from curtains rods and jammed in the rafters
of the basement. He must have made 50 trips up and down the steps
dragging us with him, NO calming him down. The crate was not the
answer, he screamed non stop and broke the steel door.
He broke things and up ended all my house plants.
The next day we took him and our setter into the
fields for a long run, just what he needed! We got
some calm. He also started to play with our dog
but by the end of day 2 we were ready to call it
quits. We even made a call to place him elsewhere
(in another foster home) and couldn't do it. Leo
isn't a bad dog, he needed some structure,
understanding and tough love.
I have to say, I'm really proud of this boy!
The next day we took him and our setter into the
fields for a long run, just what he needed! We got
some calm. He also started to play with our dog
but by the end of day 2 we were ready to call it
quits. We even made a call to place him elsewhere
(in another foster home) and couldn't do it. Leo
isn't a bad dog, he needed some structure,
understanding and tough love.
I have to say, I'm really proud of this boy!
So far, he heals on a leash, sits, lays, down, comes
when called (in the house mostly) catches treats, stay
alone for longer periods of time, doesn't counter surf,
and generally does what we ask of him.
Leo has a great sense of humor and does some really
funny things."
when called (in the house mostly) catches treats, stay
alone for longer periods of time, doesn't counter surf,
and generally does what we ask of him.
Leo has a great sense of humor and does some really
funny things."
