WHITEY – A1077436

A volunteer writes:  Whitey is a Cocker Spaniel with a tail……My very first foster at the care center was a Cocker Spaniel with a tail and he started my love for the breed…His name was Boots…Whitey is a  12 year old gent, well groomed, home style, soft mannered , a great walker and most likely house trained as related to us by his former owner. He is well nourished and seems to have been well cared for except for an ear and eye infection that we are treating.  Whitey likes caresses and soft treats and does not mind at all the proximity of his peers, big and small. As a matter of fact, he is a big tail wagger, glad to be out of his kennel and in company. He comes with excellent recommendations, being friendly to all, sociable and playful. he lived in harmony with a large female dog and a small child . I suspect that the reason for his relinquishment  was his persistent sniffing  and licking of the baby ‘s head (may be his way to love him or her) and his dismay at being forbidden to do so…We see Whitey as a great little dog, so ready to give love and to be someone’s new friend. He is quite up and about and has still a number of good years  ahead of him…. Come and meet Whitey at the Manhattan Care Center. He is a real sweetheart..

PROFILE:

Whitey is described as playful, curious, energetic, and affectionate. Whitey has interacted with his owner’s 2month old baby. Whitey would constantly sniff the baby’s head and lick at him. Whitey also interacted with a female pit-bull in the home. Whitey would sniff at her and try to play with her but she would snap at him. When he notices other dogs outside he will wag his tail and try to approach them.  His owner noted that he is submissive to other dogs that show aggression towards him, he would lie down on the floor in front of them.

BEHAVIOR:

Whitey would follow his owner around the home. He doesn’t mind if he is approached while eating or with having his food touched. Whitey is accustomed to being bathed every 3 weeks. He will sit still and allow his owner to bathe him and trim his hair with clippers. Whitey enjoys being petted and having his belly rubbed. His owner noted that he doesn’t like being forcibly grabbed from behind. He will growl and snap. Whitey will bark when people knock at the door. He will bark at new people that enter the home until he is allowed to approach and sniff them. Whitey is restricted to one area to the home when left alone. He is well behaved but will sometimes have small accidents if he isn’t walked for a long time.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW:

Whitey may come when called but doesn’t respond to any commands. He likes to chew on rubber toys, balls and sticks. His favorite game is tag. He is accustomed to being allowed out in the yard 2x a day to play and relieve himself. If he is walked outside, he is always walked on leash. Whitey eats Pedigree dry dog 2 cups a day. His owner noted that he will vomit sometimes, normally after he drinks water or a car ride. He sleeps in the bedroom with his owner.