Keller

Keller is a sweet and snuggly young man, estimated to be between 1-3 years old, who enjoys meeting new people and other dogs. We don’t know much about his life before WBCR other than he was a backyard dog. He is learning proper manners and already is housetrained, crate trained, and has started on basic obedience. Keller loves his snuffle mat, interactive training with treats, playing with a flirt pole, and will chase toys when tossed. He doesn’t always bring them back right away, but he still enjoys the play time!

Ideal Home

Keller has gotten along with both male and female dogs at his foster home but has not been introduced to small dogs, cats, or children. He is very obsessive about squirrels outside, so supervised and slow introductions will definitely be needed for small dogs or cats. A quiet household would be ideal. If another dog is in the household, it will need to be a calm, non-reactive dog he could role model from.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions mentioned.

Training & Support

Having been a backyard dog, it’s no surprise that Keller is not used to a collar and leash. Right now, he twists and spins to get away when a leash is put on him. Once on, he walks fine. But he gets overstimulated quickly with passing vehicles and wild critters, so leash walks are not recommended until both person and dog learn how to de-escalate his behavior and allow him to recover properly. Keller will need continued training with both leash skills so he can travel safely, but also his reactivity to noises and movement.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• To learn more about this dog and our adoption process or to apply, visit wbcrescue.org.

Transporation

Keller is located with his foster family. Further transportation details will be discussed during the application process.