Popeye is tremendous excited to inform everybody that he’s now searching for his ceaselessly house! He’s a good-looking, 6-year-old who was once surrendered when his circle of relatives may just now not take care of his consuming of feces. He got here to rescue very thin (over 5 lbs underweight) which the vet attributed to being fed a vitamin that was once poor in essential vitamins.
He was once handled for ‘allergic reactions’ with a Cytopoint injection when he first got here to FBV however since this one injection and a metamorphosis to the next high quality meals, Popeye has had no additional problems together with his pores and skin. He does, then again, revel in occasional regurgitation, however this additionally has advanced with higher meals (Purina Professional Plan Delicate Pores and skin and Abdomen system) and the use of a sluggish feeder. Popeye had a dental whilst in foster care, too, and had a pair tooth extracted.
Popeye unfortunately enjoys consuming poop. His foster circle of relatives has attempted EVERYTHING to get him to forestall however the vet thinks he picked up this conduct as a result of he was once on meals that was once missing vitamins for see you later. As a result of it’s been happening for see you later, he would possibly by no means wreck the dependancy. His ceaselessly house will want to be diligent about selecting up any poo sooner than he can get to it.
Popeye has now not proven useful resource guarding with the resident animals, however he does NOT need people to the touch his meals bowl or his frame whilst consuming. He’ll growl, and if his growl isn’t revered, he’s going to lunge. As soon as his bowl is empty, you’re secure to pick out it up with out him having any factor. He additionally will make the most of any canine who’s a sluggish eater by way of bullying them clear of their bowl. You’ll want to feed Popeye one by one from different canines in the home.
Popeye HATES all issues to do with grooming!!! He’ll tolerate a tub and face fold cleansing for a couple of mins however will growl when he has had sufficient or in the case of having his bum, abdominal and ears wiped clean. Having his nails trimmed is even worse and he calls for going to the vet to have them accomplished. Ahead of heading to the vet for appointments, he’s given 1 (100mg) Gabapentin and 1 (50 mg) Trazadone the night time sooner than and 1 extra of every drugs the morning of the appointment.
He would do very best with any person who has bully revel in and who is usually a robust chief to him. His caution indicators (growling, stiffened frame, and hackles up) should be revered in order that no person is injured. He would additionally do smartly in a house that has time to paintings on additional coaching with him. He’s very meals motivated and would do nice with clicker coaching.
He’s very pleasant with different canines and hasn’t ever long gone after or redirected towards them. He if truth be told turns out calmed by way of the resident canines when he will get disappointed with grooming and loud noises. He would like to have every other doggie sibling in his ceaselessly house, however he does nibble when he performs so every other canine will want to be tolerant of this. Popeye may be excellent with cats and likes to cuddle with the resident cat. He likes to cuddle with the guinea pigs when they’re out, too.
Popeye loves other people and desires to be pals with everybody however as a result of he’s one of these Velcro canine and isn’t nice about respecting non-public area (strolling proper at your ankles), some people would possibly in finding him a little an excessive amount of and people now not so secure on their ft may just in finding themselves tripping over him. Popeye will completely now not be positioned in a house with younger, young children. He’ll require older (13+), canine savvy kids as he has a tendency to nip when taking part in, does now not like (and can growl and bark) fast actions or surprising loud sounds, and once more does now not love to be touched whilst consuming.
Popeye sleeps in mattress together with his foster circle of relatives till he must potty round 3:30 am (if omitted, he’s going to pee at the mattress) after which sleeps in his crate till 6 am. He’s completely high-quality with this so long as his crate is correct close to the human mattress. He does now not care to be disturbed whilst dozing and can growl if moved or picked up. He LOVES using in automobiles and rides smartly both confined in a crate or strapped in with a seatbelt.
A fenced backyard isn’t a demand; although, one can be great. Popeye would now not do smartly in an rental or rental as he does generally tend to bark at sounds and other people outdoor. A brief stroll or jog and a few playtime with people or different canines during the day can be enough for Popeye. He does lovely smartly on leash, however additional coaching would assist him do even higher.
Popeye is MOSTLY housebroken. He’ll 100% come up with cues when he wishes to head and can pass to the door that he is aware of will get him out to the backyard to potty. For those who forget about him or don’t seem to be fast sufficient, he’s going to unquestionably pee and poop at the flooring. He’ll require common potty breaks so any person who’s house with him incessantly or can take him to paintings or doggie daycare can be very best. Popeye may be choosy about the place he’s taking a poo. He’ll now not poop out on a stroll and can wait till he will get house to his backyard to poop. He additionally has his particular spots within the backyard the place he loves to poop.
He enjoys taking a look at himself in mirrors, cuddles and taking part in. He additionally REALLY likes chunk toys (like Kongs) and tossing round crammed toys. His absolute favorites treats are bananas and salmon treats.
Popeye is an absolute clown! He’s very a lot your standard “Frenchie”. He needs to ALWAYS be round people, and he LOVES a LOT!!! He does have his quirks, however on the other hand, who doesn’t. Whoever is blessed sufficient to name him theirs, will no doubt get lots of lovin’! If you’re feeling you’ll be able to supply this good-looking boy with the management, endurance, and ongoing coaching he wishes, please observe!