08/16/2023
Looking for a new best friend? Introducing Patch – who’s ready to apply for the job!
Patch is an incredibly charming approx. 6 year old mixed breed. He’s a sturdy, yet portable, perfect size at just over 30 lbs. He’s super snuggly and will melt into you if you let him.
Patch has learned basic obedience and has had remote collar training for off-leash adventures. He loves to train and learn and has shown aptitude and interest in a lot of activities. During his stay at Sol Dog, he has traveled all over the place with his trainer and behaved himself in stores and out and about. He’s shown us that he loves the spring pole, flirt pole, playing fetch and tug, agility, and more. His prior owner pointed out his hiking abilities, and had this to say: “He is an excellent hiking buddy, remembers which trail junctions we took the last time and makes the same choices the next; he always remembers the exact way back, even if I don’t.” Just a fun dog who really thrives when he’s included – whatever the activity!
Patch is good with most other dogs. His best match would be like sized or smaller females, but he’s gotten along with many males, too.
Patch is crate trained, house trained and dog door trained. He respects being asked to stay off furniture, but will happily join you, if invited.
Patch has met a couple children (8 yr+) and was appropriate and sweet. We don’t think he’d be suitable with a home with young children, however, as his prior owner observed an occasional startle response when he was woken suddenly from a deep sleep. We haven’t observed this in our care, but it’s worth noting and being cautious about.
He doesn’t take to all people instantly, and needs a proper introduction. With practice, this is becoming easier and easier for him. His adopter should be prepared to work with Sol Dog’s trainers to learn to properly handle Patch and continue the progress he’s made. This support is included in his adoption.
Providing temporary emergency dog fostering and fostering and training for difficult dogs.
