Zany Zander

ADOPT ZANDER! As of July 2024 he is approximately 35 #. Please contact HBW or this page for more info if you are interested in adopting him.

Zander is an estimated 8mo mixed breed dog from Quincy IL (Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc), but currently living his best life with his foster family in Pekin IL.

09/20/2024

Look who I found waiting in line for ice cream at Pinky’s before they close for the season tomorrow?!
Foster mom says I’m getting so big!!!! I love my new family!

08/23/2024

I have VERY big news… I won my foster-to-adopt family over, and I am officially HOME!! I have a mom, dad, and human brother and sister! They take me for walks around the LAKE that I live near! Can you even believe how lucky I am?! No more shelter kennel floors for me, I get to sleep on couches, and beds, and yes, a crate at night too. But it’s my very own - no other animals have ever slept in it!
Thank you to all who helped train me, who loved me, who took me in when I was tied to the shelter fence, and helped me find FUR-EVER! Special shout out to my fur-iends at Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc!!! 🐾

(Stayed tuned… my foster mom has a new foster 👀)

08/08/2024

… and then there were 2. Sweet Zander is off on an adventure with a family to see if he is a good fit! Wish him well - be the goodest boy I know you are, buddy!
Meanwhile, my boys are looking pathetically sad 🥺😂

08/05/2024

I don’t want to admit how long this took. And ignore the mess on the table in the background. But… I got a pic of all 3… which means…. It’s time to get this boy adopted!!!! 🥹🥹🥹

08/04/2024

I earned an ice cream sundae for getting my nails trimmed today! I had maple bacon and Leo the Legend had blueberry! •• I do not own the rights to the music in the background ••

08/04/2024

I earned my first (?) bandana today for being brave and getting my nails trimmed for the shelter event at My Dog's Bakery, Daycare & Grooming. Leo and I cast our bones for SAMS Stray Animal Midway Shelter bc our friend Weasley came from there. I also earned an ice cream sundae for my bravery - see that video in a separate post 🥰

08/03/2024

Someone got a bath today… and wasn’t thrilled 😂 but…. 🤞🏼 for good news this week. And if there’s a chance at good news, we have to look and smell our best! 💜

08/02/2024

Met lots of people today. It was fun but exhausting. 😂🥰

08/02/2024

Last day of Dogmanship 1 cuz foster mama thinks she needs a vacation next week… but if one of YOU want to take me and see how smart I am, I love to learn!!!
Tonight we learned and practiced polite greetings, personal space (for humans, while eating/sitting/visiting, and also for dogs when meeting new people), and continued to work on duration. I really struggled with giving mom her space at first but by the end of the night I was much better! I love looking to my person for guidance and reassurance that I’m doing what she wants!!!

I’m trying really hard to be the best boy I can be for my new family… could that be YOU?!

Available at Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc ••• currently located in Pekin, IL

07/31/2024

I got to go for a short walk by myself after walking with my foster bros tonight (foster mom messed up and forgot to take her HOA dues with her to drop off on the first walk😜) - mom says she’s proud of how well I’m walking without Oliver and Leo there to guide me, pace me, and keep me from zigzagging across the street!

Zany Zander has come quite a ways since arriving here in Pekin a month ago. He walks well on leash, in a decent heel most days, and he’s gotten SO much better at door dashing/darting. Perfect? No. But much better, and we are continuing to work on it. We’ve had no further accidents since the 3 in the first 2 weeks, and he sleeps well in a crate all night! He’s all kennel trained during the day - and has done well up to 9-10h!!! (I don’t do that regularly, just when I can’t get home at lunch to let him out). He does have a fondness for stray socks 😜, but we have also had no issues with chewing up furniture - I would highly recommend an endless supply of Nylabones though 😂 truly, he’s a gem of a puppy - well behaved but lots of puppy energy. And at 9mo old, we’re almost halfway through the puppy and baby TRex/adolescent phases 😂

Zander is neutered and up to date on shots and flea/tick/heartworm protection. He is available for adoption through Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc, - they encourage foster to adopt, as well, or “try before you buy” if you will. And while they are located in Quincy IL, he is here in Pekin, and I am willing to travel around the central IL area - west to east - to help him find the perfect home. We can work with you to complete necessary paperwork remotely if need be!

07/29/2024

We don’t really know what breed he is… but he does appear to be part with that mullet.

07/28/2024

Continuing to work on duration for things like place/sit/down. This was our last try for the day - he was struggling today but I was determined to finish strong and on a good note - this one wasn’t too bad (don’t mind the wall video as I went around the corner/up the first stair or two 😂)
Cute pics of the wild man in the comments.

Zander is available at Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc 🐾

07/26/2024

Tonight I had my 3rd class at Canine Initiative Training - mom thinks tonight was my best class yet in terms of paying attention and not getting quite so distracted by the equipment for other classes or by my classmates!
Today we worked more on not door darting and learning the power of “no.” I even learned how to walk past snacks on the floor without sneaking some!!!

Mom says I’m a smart boy who wants to please… and she also thinks I would be a great dog to teach tricks! My teacher in class thinks I could be a circus dog, and mom agrees!

Zander is available for adoption through Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc

07/22/2024

You guys I did it! I finally broke the big guy, and mom thinks he really is trying to play with me and not trying to kill me! 😂🥰
If you have a family member of the dog or human variety who you think doesn’t like to play with other dogs, bring me into your home - I can break them, too! 😂 (I mean have you seen me? I’m cute, I’m goofy, and I’m a VERY good boy… who wouldn’t want to have me around all the time?!)

07/21/2024

Learning how to relax at grandpa’s…
Zander travels great in a car, whether in a crate or in the back seat!
Available Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc

07/18/2024

A little practice. I think he’s figured out that if he acts like he doesn’t know what “down” means he’ll get lured with treats. 😂🤦🏼‍♀️Don’t mind the shoddy camerawork especially in the comment video. 🤷🏼‍♀️

07/17/2024

Mom said we were getting to be too much tonight and playing too hard for indoors. So… now we do this.

07/14/2024

Zander says “see Oliver?? We ARE besties! Just look at us!” 😂😍

Zander is available through Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc - giant doodle is taken 😉

07/13/2024

07/12/2024

First day at a new school. I think I earned a solid B, maybe even a B+. I need to work on not being so distracted by other dogs though. 🤭 today I learned about spatial pressure, downs (and bow-downs), walking behind instead of in front, and spins into heel. We also did some recalls, but thanks to my friends at Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc and Nerdy Dog Training, I’m already pretty good at that! I’m determined to be the best boy for my new family!!! Could that be YOU?!

07/11/2024

No toy left behind. No toy left unloved. Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc

07/10/2024

Hard chew toys will be a necessity with this one - stock up on the nylabones!!! No issues with chewing on furniture, but he’s also got countless toys he’s been loving on so he hasn’t had a need to go looking for trouble.
Apply to adopt this very good boy at https://www.homewardboundwaggininc.org Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc

Address

Pekin, IL

Website

https://www.homewardboundwaggininc.org/

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Pup cup!

I earned an ice cream sundae for getting my nails trimmed today! I had maple bacon and Leo the Legend had blueberry! •• I do not own the rights to the music in the background ••

Solo walk

I got to go for a short walk by myself after walking with my foster bros tonight (foster mom messed up and forgot to take her HOA dues with her to drop off on the first walk😜) - mom says she’s proud of how well I’m walking without Oliver and Leo there to guide me, pace me, and keep me from zigzagging across the street! Zany Zander has come quite a ways since arriving here in Pekin a month ago. He walks well on leash, in a decent heel most days, and he’s gotten SO much better at door dashing/darting. Perfect? No. But much better, and we are continuing to work on it. We’ve had no further accidents since the 3 in the first 2 weeks, and he sleeps well in a crate all night! He’s all kennel trained during the day - and has done well up to 9-10h!!! (I don’t do that regularly, just when I can’t get home at lunch to let him out). He does have a fondness for stray socks 😜, but we have also had no issues with chewing up furniture - I would highly recommend an endless supply of Nylabones though 😂 truly, he’s a gem of a puppy - well behaved but lots of puppy energy. And at 9mo old, we’re almost halfway through the puppy and baby TRex/adolescent phases 😂 Zander is neutered and up to date on shots and flea/tick/heartworm protection. He is available for adoption through Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc, - they encourage foster to adopt, as well, or “try before you buy” if you will. And while they are located in Quincy IL, he is here in Pekin, and I am willing to travel around the central IL area - west to east - to help him find the perfect home. We can work with you to complete necessary paperwork remotely if need be!

Zany Zander is Joe Dirt

We don’t really know what breed he is… but he does appear to be part #joedirt with that mullet.

Place/stay

Continuing to work on duration for things like place/sit/down. This was our last try for the day - he was struggling today but I was determined to finish strong and on a good note - this one wasn’t too bad (don’t mind the wall video as I went around the corner/up the first stair or two 😂) Cute pics of the wild man in the comments. Zander is available at Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc 🐾

You guys I did it! I finally broke the big guy, and mom thinks he really is trying to play with me and not trying to kill me! 😂🥰 If you have a family member of the dog or human variety who you think doesn’t like to play with other dogs, bring me into your home - I can break them, too! 😂 (I mean have you seen me? I’m cute, I’m goofy, and I’m a VERY good boy… who wouldn’t want to have me around all the time?!)