Current Foster Dogs Available for Adoption
I work closely with a few rescues in the greater Pittsburgh area. The dogs that I get in for training have been overlooked, have some sort of issue that have been preventing them from being adopted, or they could just benefit from training. I take these dogs into my home, socialize them, and train them until they get adopted. The level of training is dog-specific as I focus more on functionality and giving these dogs a new outlook on life opposed to a strict obedience program. Standard obedience is typically done (sit, grooming, walk on a leash, etc.), but the level of training depends on the needs of that specific dog and what they need to make them a wonderful pet and part of your family.
All Former Fosters receive 25% off of boarding for life, a complementary go home lesson, and a complementary private lesson to use at a later date. They also include a care package, food, and all needed equipment with their adoption.
Rio: 1 year old shepherd Mix
Available for Adoption Through Team Memphis Rescue and Support (https://teammemphis.org/)
Rio is a 1 year old German Shepherd mix was surrendered to a Memphis area shelter with the rest of his litter. Team Memphis pulled the entire litter in order to try to find them homes. Rio came to me to work on manners, acclimate to a house setting, and to learn some much needed obedience. Rio has e-collar foundation training and knows a long list of commands including: Loose leash walking, heeling, sit, down, wait, leave it, off, spin, twist, out (a toy), and recalls. I am probably forgetting some of the things he knows, but he truly loves learning new things.
Rio is likely dog friendly with a proper introduction, good with tolerant cats as long as he is supervised (he gets a bit too excited, but never aggressive), good with people, and is eager to work and please. He works well for his kibble and has nice food motivation/drive. He does like toys, but doesn't play tug and has a low to medium toy drive. He does have some environmental anxiety that we have been working on with socialization, exposure, and confidence building and he has been doing absolutely wonderful. Rio would best be suited for an active home that would be willing to continue on with his training or give him a job to do. He truly enjoys learning and working side by side with his person doing something fun and exciting that he enjoys. He could possible be an entry-level obedience, sport, or similar dog, but he would not be suited for dock diving (he hates water). He is an ACTIVE dog and requires someone who understands this and is willing to do fun things with him to provide a proper outlet for his energy.
Hayes: 4 year old shepherd mix
ADOPTION PENDING
Available for Adoption Through Speak for the Unspoken (https://www.speakfortheunspoken.com/)
Hayes is a 4-5 year old German Shepherd Mix that was an owner surrender along with another dog (Woody) that is also currently being fostered at another location. Prior to being surrendered, the two dogs lived with their homeless owner in a vehicle and on the streets. Hayes came to me for some confidence building, socialization, and to try to help her learn how to trust people again.
Hayes is a very sweet girl, but she is timid and shy when meeting new people; she has gotten a lot better since her arrival and has made wonderful progress on this. Once she gets to know you, she is a very happy dog and will show how much she cares about you as she asks for attention and butt scratches. Hayes is dog friendly with a slow and proper introduction, but will advocate for her space if necessary. Once she is comfortable with another dog, she sometimes can be a bit overwhelming for her playmate so she would need supervision during play sessions. She appears to be cat friendly and ignores my cat behind a baby gate, but has not been directly left to play with my cat. She may not be suitable for small children as she can be fearful, but would likely do well with older kids that have the ability to understand how to act properly with a dog and provide her time and space if needed. Hayes would do well in a low-key home and does not require a ton of activity. She absolutely loves being outside though and would greatly enjoy hanging outside with you or going on walks. She truly just loves spending time with her human.
Rey: 1 year old Shepherd Mix
Available for Adoption Through Team Memphis Rescue and Support (https://teammemphis.org/)
Rey is a 1 year old shepherd mix that was surrendered to a Memphis area shelter with the rest of his littermates. The entire litter was pulled by the rescue in order to try to find them homes. Rey is a littermate to Rio and Ranger, the 3 remaining dogs still available from a litter of 7! Rey came to me to adjust to a household setting and to work on some socialization and obedience skills.
Rey is the most easy going guy of the bunch and he is also the tallest of the 3. He is always happy and his tail will smack off of everything anywhere he goes as it wags wildly just because he is so excited to be with you. Rey appears to be dog friendly with a proper introduction. He also appears to be good with cats and has ignored mine anytime he has seen him behind the gate, but this has not been fully tested. Rey would do best in an active home where his owners are willing to continue on with his training to help him see the world in a positive way.