Socialization/training: He is very well socialized with people and other dogs. When he sees another dog out on a walk, he may give a sniff or remain focused on the walk. He is great with men and women. Only tested with older children and he did wonderfully— very calm around them. He would do best in a home without cats or small animals due to his high prey drive. He is a quick learner, eager to please, and food motivated. He knows sit, lay down, and “leave it” commands.
Crate trained: We have him crate trained and would recommend he is crated when left alone to avoid any unwanted behaviors. He rests very comfortably in his crate while we are at work during the day. We do not surpass 4-5 hours in the crate without a potty break and allowing him to stretch his legs in the backyard.
Leash trained: He is good on a leash, but probably would respond well to loose leash training. He does pull some on leash with excitement, but usually settles down once we have been going a while. He does lunge at small wild animals (squirrels, rabbits, birds) due to his high prey drive, but is neutral to other pets. He will “leave it” quickly when he sees a rabbit or squirrel and refocus on the walk. We use a front clip harness to reduce pulling and it seems to be effective.
Activity Level: We feel he needs intentional daily exercise. He needs long walks or runs daily of at least 30-60 minutes. He loves going on runs with us and has run up to 10 miles with ease. He would do best in a very active home. He is a big fan of tearing up dog toys, but is great about knowing what is safe to shred. He likes to play chase with our dog as well. He loves to go into the backyard and have zoomies several times throughout the day, but quickly settles back in inside the house and becomes a lazy lap dog. He is a perfect angel when he has been provided enough exercise.
Fence: A fence is required for Cane as he loves to run around outside when he gets the zoomies. He has not tried to escape when left to play in the backyard for periods of time. A 4 foot fence or higher is acceptable. An invisible fence could be an option if properly trained, but could be problematic with his high prey drive.
Behavior: Cane is very loving and cuddly. He wants to be near his people at all times. He likes to spoon in bed with you or even just lay right on top of your chest. If you move to the sofa, he will move with you. If you are needing space, you can scoot him to the other end of the bed/sofa and he will settle there. Otherwise, he is very calm and stoic in the home until you get the leash out for his next walk! He gets very excited when his leash/harness are out! He is a big fan of walks, runs, or anything outside.
Medical History: Cane is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm and tick/flea prevention. When he came to us, he had fleas and hookworms. He has had a vet check up since and has not had any issues. The vet has cleared him to be a happy and healthy boy! Being that he is a field setter, he is more on the lean side weight wise, but he is healthy for his type.
Foster Comments: Cane is truly an amazing dog with a great disposition. In an active home, we are confident he will thrive and bring great happiness to others! He is a beautiful setter as well and turns heads everywhere we take him. We have brought him to soccer games, restaurants, hiking trails, and coffee shops, and he is always mild mannered and happy to be with his people.
Foster Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance between adopters & foster home. If interstate transport is provided for your adopted dog, there will be an additional charge of $50.00 for the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (“Health Certificate”). Typically, we are able to transport your adopted dog to within 2 hours of your home. *Dogs can be adopted outside the 1000-mile transport distance; however, adopters must be willing to either fly their adopted dog, drive to a location within the 1000-mile transport range, or make independent transport arrangements for their adopted dog. Transports to far Western states, from Eastern states, may have additional restrictions.
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