Bailey

Pet's Name: Bailey

Dog: Primary Breed: Labrador Retriever

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 06/04/2014

Age Category: Senior

Where did you get your pet?: Breeder

Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: No

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 10 weeks old

Gender: Male

Size (at full-grown): Large

Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 83

Primary Color: Black

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: Sit, heel, and down. He has been working on and improving his leash walking. His owner did not do a lot of obedience work with him, but he has been staying with friends who also have a boarding facility, and they have been working with him as you can see in the video.

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: Fine. He is crate trained, and was crated when adults left the house and overnight.

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Being left outside when he wants to come in, he will howl.

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: He eats twice a day.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: No. He is currently given Royal Canin joint supplements

Additional notes about your dog’s health history:: Bailey has not been diagnosed with arthritis or exhibited joint pain, but sometimes seemed a little stiff in his hind legs when getting up after laying down for a while, so we started him on the Royal Canin joint supplements and have seen a lot of improvement.

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Bailey has lived his entire life in a quiet and calm home with two older people. He has been the only dog, there were two other cats, and he would sometimes try and chase them. He was staying with friends after his owner was hospitalized - which was a few weeks after their partner passed away. The friends had three or four other dogs. There he showed some food protectiveness/aggression, and the same sometimes with toys. He did not really have toys in his home, so he was also not used to having them. He sometimes will jump up on people, especially new people, when first seeing them.

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : He is a lab, so only grooming is brushing and bathing as desired.

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: No

Personality:

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: Adorable face and wants your attention and affection. Loves to just be near you watching TV or whatever you are doing.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: A calm and loving home, where he is the only pet. He has also been on Royal Canin Joint Support Soft Chews Supplement for Adult Dogs, which have made a significant difference for him, and I would like to know that his new family would be willing to continue giving them to him.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Bailey should be the only dog as he has shown food and toy protectiveness when staying with friends who had 3 other dogs. Also should be in a cat free home as he would sometimes chase the cat he lived with.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Parent Illness

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): Bailey's pet parent had a long hospitalization and is still recovering away from home. The family is taking in her cat and has a cat of their own, and Bailey chases the cats.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes

Who is your veterinarian?: Dr. Simon Gascoyne, Walpole Veterinary Hospital

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: Walpole, NH

Zip Code: 03608

How did you hear about us?: Other Search

Service Level: Senior Placement: Full Support for Older Pets