Wes came into the PSPCA about two months ago, weighing 45lbs and horribly emaciated. He's healthy and strong now and I'm fostering him through the PSPCA. Wesley has one of the greatest temperaments I've seen in a dog, and I would love to keep him in my home as a permanent resident, but that of course would be defeating the main aim of being a 'foster' parent :)
Wesley's demeanor is a very docile one. He is very calm when my house resident Chihuahua yaps at him and jumps all over him. Sometimes they play, but Wes is uninterested most of the time. Wes was potty-trained in a mere two days, and knows the commands- 'sit', 'no', 'kisses', 'come', 'back up', 'leave it', and 'off'. We're working on 'stay' and 'down'. When I first brought him home he had free range of the living room, since the crate I had was too small for him. He never chews on anything he's not supposed to, and immediately goes to the bathroom when I let him outside. His tail is bandaged in this picture due to a minor wound, but it has since healed fabulously!
Wes, watching over the other two dogs that he lives with.
Wes eating peacefully alongside his friends.
Wes is a big boy now, and has definitely put on more weight since that above picture! He weighs in at approximately 80lbs. He's never had an aggressive bone in his body, and I honestly have only heard him bark once. Wesley is definitely a snuggler, and loves to be near you at all times. If I go into the kitchen for a drink of water, he follows and lays down on the tile floor. He knows not to bother me when I'm preparing his food, and will gently take any treats by hand. He is also not toy-aggressive or food aggressive. He lets me put my hands in his mouth and in his food while he eats.
He is good on the leash, although since he's a big boy and not yet neutered, he has a tendency to want to mark everything in sight. I now walk him with a gentle leader which tends to irritate his skin sometimes, so I alternate between that and a choke chain. When he sees other dogs he perks up and wants to go meet them with his tail wagging tall, but we're working on staying calm and by your side when they walk by.
At the shelter he was tested with cats, and it was determined that he should not live with them. He is great with children- will withstand any amount of poking and prodding, and seems to get along with friendly dogs. I've had a few different dogs come and go in my house, and Wes is very responsive when I correct him if he's playing too roughly for the little dogs. His main aim is to please, and will do absolutely anything to make his loving owner happy. I love that about him!
Wesley will be neutered on July 15th (that's today!) at the Erie location, and is also UTD on all of his shots. If you would like to schedule a meet-and-greet, please email me with some reasons why you would be a great match for Wes, and any questions you may have.
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