Cider / now Buddy (Bryce 15-260)

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
 10/10/15 Yes  Unknown  Good but not required  No 
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Cider came to RAGOM as a stray. He weighs 50 pounds and estimated to be 1 yr old. He is playful and friendly with people and dogs. He walks nicely on the leash. We are working on his house training. I crate him when I am not at home and keep him very close when I am home. He is smart, so I hope that it won't take too long for him to get the idea. He retrieves toys, but is not obsessed with fetching.

He was full of fleas and ticks and worms when he was picked up. For several days after being treated I was still picking ticks off of him. No flea or tick sightings in a couple of days.He has had his first dose of worm medicine. He was neutered the day before he came to my house. We tried to go without a cone, but he licked his incision too much. He is now on antibiotics and wearing a cone full time. He destroyed a No-Bite Collar, so is back to a regular plastic cone. He is very flexible and persistent, so a bit of a challenge to keep away from licking.

He tested positive for Anaplasmosis. Once his incision infection is healed, we will see about treating that. While he was at the vet we discovered that he does not like cats. He was in the back room getting his microchip inserted. I heard growling and whining and barking. I thought that he was upset about the chip. Later I learned that it was all about a cat in a kennel that he was trying to get. He loves to chase rabbits and squirrels, so may think of cats the same way.

Since he was a stray and did not know the name Bryce, I decided to rename him to Cider. He is the color of Cider and it is that time of year. I will try to get a picture of his curly tail. So far whenever I take a picture he spins to face the camera. There is some black on his tail. 

He is a counter surfer, so food must be place out of his reach. He LOVES food and treats! He likes to play with toys. I tried once to leave him uncrated when I left the house. While I was gone he had pulled some books off a shelf and chewed on them. He needs to be kept busy or contained when he is alone.

I think that he will train easily. He is food motivated and also likes praise. He is on the smaller side, and if he is a year old will probably not get much bigger. He is a happy, friendly, affectionate guy who will make a great family member.

At a Glance #15-260

Mixed Breed Born: October 2014
Male 50 lbs

Status: Adopted

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
 10/10/15 Yes  Unknown  Good but not required  No 
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Cider came to RAGOM as a stray. He weighs 50 pounds and estimated to be 1 yr old. He is playful and friendly with people and dogs. He walks nicely on the leash. We are working on his house training. I crate him when I am not at home and keep him very close when I am home. He is smart, so I hope that it won't take too long for him to get the idea. He retrieves toys, but is not obsessed with fetching.

He was full of fleas and ticks and worms when he was picked up. For several days after being treated I was still picking ticks off of him. No flea or tick sightings in a couple of days.He has had his first dose of worm medicine. He was neutered the day before he came to my house. We tried to go without a cone, but he licked his incision too much. He is now on antibiotics and wearing a cone full time. He destroyed a No-Bite Collar, so is back to a regular plastic cone. He is very flexible and persistent, so a bit of a challenge to keep away from licking.

He tested positive for Anaplasmosis. Once his incision infection is healed, we will see about treating that. While he was at the vet we discovered that he does not like cats. He was in the back room getting his microchip inserted. I heard growling and whining and barking. I thought that he was upset about the chip. Later I learned that it was all about a cat in a kennel that he was trying to get. He loves to chase rabbits and squirrels, so may think of cats the same way.

Since he was a stray and did not know the name Bryce, I decided to rename him to Cider. He is the color of Cider and it is that time of year. I will try to get a picture of his curly tail. So far whenever I take a picture he spins to face the camera. There is some black on his tail. 

He is a counter surfer, so food must be place out of his reach. He LOVES food and treats! He likes to play with toys. I tried once to leave him uncrated when I left the house. While I was gone he had pulled some books off a shelf and chewed on them. He needs to be kept busy or contained when he is alone.

I think that he will train easily. He is food motivated and also likes praise. He is on the smaller side, and if he is a year old will probably not get much bigger. He is a happy, friendly, affectionate guy who will make a great family member.

Updates

Monday, December 7, 2015

Cider made a number of new friends at the Chuck and Don's Meet & Greet yesterday. There are lots of people and dogs at these events, so it can be a bit overwhelming. Cider acted as if he had been going to these events for years. He was eager to be the first one to greet people at the door. He was wagging and cuddling and even sat in someone's lap (she was sitting on the floor). Anyone who gave him a treat was his friend forever and frequently got his attention. He would sit and look adorably up at them wanting another treat. He was friendly with all of the dogs too. Some dogs snarled or snapped when they had too much interaction. Cider was fine with everyone and just backed off when a dog was unhappy.

Cider had only two complaints: 1. None of the dogs wanted to PLAY like he did and 2. He thought it was a MEAT and Greet.......

There were a few people who made a note of Cider's name, so maybe he will find a Forever Home for the holidays!

Monday, October 26, 2015

Today we are trying to go without the cone for the first time in over a week. When I leave him alone I will put it back on. His incision is healed nicely. He is done with his worm medication and has just a few more days of antibiotics left. In the last week he has had five good days with no accidents inside and two slips.

While we have been on walks I have learned that he loves to chase squirrels and pulls very hard to get to them. When there are no squirrels, he does not pull. He is a young dog with lots of energy. I have kept him occupied with activity toys and rawhide chews to keep him busy.

He loves to go outside and check the yard for squirrels and rabbits. He has done a little digging, but stops when I tell him to. He lets me pick him and hold him in my lap, so he is very easy to handle. I got a couple of photos that show his curly tail.

He is a sweet and smart boy who would love to have an active home with lots happening. He would make a good jogging partner and would be fun to train.