Freckles is a sweet, outgoing 2 year old hound mix that weighs 46 lbs. He full grown and will not get any larger. This handsome boy is a perfect blend of silly, social, cuddly, and curious. One of Freckles’ most adorable habits is what his foster family calls his “corn cob nibbles.” When he’s especially happy or excited to see you, he gently nibbles with his front teeth as a way of showing affection. It’s a funny and endearing little quirk that perfectly captures his sweet and goofy personality. He absolutely loves to be included in whatever his humans are doing. Whether it's a fun outing to dog-friendly stores, going on a ride to get a pup cup from Starbucks, or joining his humans on fun outdoor adventures like hiking or exploring nature, Freckles is always happy to join. He is the type of dog who just enjoys being by your side. Freckles is also very well-mannered when he’s out and about. He may come off as being a little shy, but he is just being a gentleman and patiently waits for the queue that he can greet someone new. Before you know it, he's sharing his corn cob nibbles and sweet puppy kisses with you. Because of his friendly nature and love of adventure, he would thrive with a family that enjoys including their dog in activities and experiences. Freckles’ dream home would be with a person or family who loves both adventure and relaxation. He’d love someone who enjoys getting outside, exploring trails, or taking weekend outings, but who also appreciates a loyal dog curled up beside them at the end of the day. If you’re looking for a loving, loyal companion who will happily join you on life’s adventures and then cuddle up beside you when the day is done, Freckles might just be the perfect match for you.

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Freckles is medium energy, so he enjoys a nice balance of playtime and relaxation. He will need longer walks or play time multiple times a day to help him burn some energy, but after that, you can find him curled up on the couch taking a long nap. Outdoor activities are some of Freckles' favorite things. He would be the perfect pup for someone who enjoys fun beach days, hiking through the mountains, or simply hanging out in the backyard playing a good game of tug-o-war when the weather is nice. He really enjoys playing with his doggy friends, but he’s also perfectly content to entertain himself with his favorite toys when he can't find another pup to play with. He is very treat motivated and enjoys activities that give him a bit of mental stimulation. He would love to have some puzzle games and treat dispensing toys that he can work on to win the main prize, some yummy dog treats. His future home will have a toy box full of squeaky toys, ropes, and chew toys, and he’d be thrilled to have a BarkBox subscription to keep the fun going with new surprises every month.

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Declan is dog, cat, and kid friendly. He is currently in a foster home with both small and medium sized dogs, and also some kitties. He loves to play and cuddle with other dogs of any size and age. He loves other furry friends and would love to have another playful dog in his forever home. He would be perfectly fine being the only dog in the home, but he would benefit from having frequent play dates with other dogs as he grows up so he continues learning proper doggy communication skills and play etiquette. He is a social butterfly when it comes to making new dog friends and would benefit from having another playful dog in his forever home. He has learned proper doggy communication skills and boundaries from his older doggy friends, and takes correction well if other dogs communicate that they are tired of his puppy antics. He will scamper off to find something else to play with instead when he can't find a doggy playmate. Because of his young age and friendly demeanor, he would be able to join a family that has a cat in the home. He loves to play with the younger kitties and respects the space of the older cats that do not appreciate his puppy antics as much. Since he is a goofy, playful puppy, he would do best with dog-friendly cats that have lived with dogs before as he is a puppy and will want to play with them. Declan would do well with kids of all ages. He loves to play and share his sweet puppy kisses with everyone he meets. He is very gentle and sweet, and would be perfect for a family with kids. He is going to start teething soon, so his humans will need to keep a watchful eye on him to make sure he doesn't chew on human kid toys laying around.  

 

Declan is kennel trained, and is currently working on mastering potty training and leash training. He sleeps in a kennel at night with no fuss, but enjoys a treat and some toys as he settles in. When he gets older, he would love to snuggle up in bed with his humans every night so he can get in as many cuddles as possible. He is doing well with potty training and will use a potty pad if he needs to go and his foster mom doesn't let him out quick enough. He is still learning how to alert at the back door to notify his fosters that he needs to go out to potty. He will need to have consistent potty breaks to get on a good routine once he is in his forever home, so he will need someone that either works from home or lives nearby work so they can take him out for potty breaks on their lunch break. His foster family is starting to work on leash training, but he will need additional practice to perfect his leash walking skills as he gets older.

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Declan's ideal home would be one where he can be included in his family’s daily life and get plenty of love, exercise, and attention. He would love to live in a home with a fenced yard to run and play in, but he’d also be perfectly content in an apartment, condo, or townhouse as long as he gets regular walks and playtime. Since he’s still a young puppy, he will need someone home most of the day or that's able to take him to the office if working a hybrid schedule as he still needs frequent potty breaks and socialization. He would thrive in a home with other dogs and kids to run around and play with, and can even coexist with some kitties in the home too. If he is the only dog in the home, he would benefit from going to doggy day care to help him burn his puppy energy and to learn proper play etiquette with other dogs as he continues to grow. No public dog parks for this sweet boy because who wants to risk your pup catching a disease or being bullied on by other random dogs anyways. He would love to have fun adventures at Sniff Spots or doggy day care occasionally for playtime and exercise if he does live in an apartment, condo, or townhouse without a private fenced-in yard.  Declan's ideal home would be with a fun, adventurous, loving family that enjoys a balance of outdoor adventures and cozy cuddle time, and that will let him be his playful, goofy self and love him unconditionally for it.