Ruger
This handsome young guy came to CVHS as a stray, and even though his family was found a couple months later, they were not able to take him back, so he has stayed with us while waiting for the loving home he is dreaming about.
When Ruger first joined us, he was very hesitant about meeting new people, and even going into a new room would make him nervous. Our staff and Ruger have put in the hard work, building his confidence, and he is doing amazing now meeting new people and in new situations! He recently went to a home for a little break from shelter life, and he happily settled in, checking out the place with great confidence. When he first came to us it was clear he felt safer with women than he did with men, but with consistently positive experiences he has learned that men are also ok. When this little guy trusts you, he wants LOTS of affection, he really loves getting pets!
Ruger does not really like other dogs, and should live in a dog-free home, without any expectation that he make dog friends. We have given him opportunities to work on his dog-to-dog skills, and he consistently shows that he does not play nicely, no matter who the other dog is.
Ruger loves hanging out in our yards, and playing with staff. He knows the cue "get a toy", and loves to entertain himself, running in circles around the yard, or pouncing on toys. He walks nicely with the aid of a harness, and is making great progress on his leash manners, with continued Positive Reinforcement training. He is very food motivated, and loves to learn. We are not sure how Ruger feels about cats, and we do not feel he'd be a good fit for a family with small children. If you are an experienced dog owner looking for a loyal pup to be your best friend, Ruger could be the one for you!
A 5-week Good Manners training course is included in Ruger's $350.00 adoption fee. Please call the Adoption Center at 802-476-3811, or email [email protected], to schedule a time to talk to an adoption counselor about him, and to determine if you should meet Ruger.
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