petey

Petey is a very sweet dog. He's young and energetic and with his sweet disposition and intelligence he will make someone a loving and loyal companion.

Petey is eager to please and has learned a lot in a short amount of time. For example, he was not leashed trained in the beginning and now walks on a leash without alligator rolling or biting at the leash. Petey now loves to go for walks and gets excited to get going and so he is currently learning not to “lead”. He still pulls for the first 10 -15 minutes of the walk but afterward relaxes and is obedient to stop and stay when instructed. In addition to walks, has also learned to sit, stay, go into his crate, and take treats gently.

Petey loves attention and will gladly accept belly rubs and kisses whenever he can get them. At his current foster house there are a lot of other foster dogs and Petey has learned to be comfortable in his crate when it is not his turn to be out. However, if he sees another dog get physical too much attention, he will occasionally remind you that he wants attention too.

Petey strongly prefers to be with people and not to be left alone. For this reason, his crate is in the center of the household where he is part of the daily activities. When his foster family has to leave the house Petey gets anxious, so he requires a secure, strong crate to keep him safe while he learns that his people will come back.

Petey lets you know when he needs to go outside to go potty by going to the door and/or barking from the crate. However, with regular opportunities to go outside he rarely has to ask.

Petey likes toys and needs durable toys as he likes to chew on them and pull them apart.

Petey is an overcomer. Initially Petey came in as a stray, underweight, with fleas, ticks, tapeworms , and tested slightly positive for heartworms. Now, he is at a good weight and has been treated for fleas, ticks, and tapeworms. He has also completed the initial steps for heartworm treatment and will require consistent monthly heartworm preventative and follow up testing with your vet.

Petey gets along with most other dogs, but occasionally there is a dog that he does not like. He has not been cat tested although he has not expressed interest in cats that we have encountered on walks.

Petey is participating in the iRehome program. All iRehome dogs are being rehomed by their current owner. All iRehome behavioral and medical information is provided by the dog's current owner. TLP encourages all adopters to verify the information with the current owner prior to completing the adoption process.