Socialization/training: Oboe loves all people including men, women, and children. He has met a person using a wheelchair, using crutches, and using a knee scooter and was not phased- I think he would make a great therapy dog. He has met and been fine with dogs in the home and dogs on walks. He has met dogs of various sizes. Oboe grew up around cats, and while I don't have any, he was not interested in a cat that approached us on a walk. Oboe is good around the house and knows "sit," "down", "stay" and will come when you call his name. He is working on learning "place." He is food motivated and learns quickly. When I first got him he tried counter surfing but he has stopped trying now that he has settled in.
Crate trained: Oboe is crated at night and when I leave the house, usually for only a couple hours at a time. Sometimes he will bark for a couple of minutes before settling down. He has also been left loose around the house alone for up to an hour at a time and has had no issues.
Leash trained: Oboe needs some work with leash walking. He doesn't really pull, but sometimes plops down and needs encouragement to keep going. He actually has walked best when there are a lot of people around because he wants to move forward to greet them. He is happy when he sees dogs on walks and wants to meet them.
Activity Level: Oboe is more on the mellow side but is still a puppy. Currently he plays each day with my dogs and goes for a 15-minute walk and that has been enough. He also loves to play with toys and will sometimes fetch. He settles well in the house.
Fence: Oboe can go to a home without a fence that has an exercise plan in place and is willing to work on his leash skills. He does not try to escape fenced in areas and would do fine with a 4ft fence as well.
Behavior: Oboe has the cutest “roo” and loves attention. He is a happy, playful puppy. He will lean right into you for petting. He will cuddle with you for a nap and is also fine with leaving me to my work while he finds a place to nap. Oboe loves to play with my dogs, but will guard his food from them. He can be fed with the other dogs while supervised so that no one visits anyone else's bowl. He has no problems with me touching his food bowl while he eats.
Medical History: Oboe is neutered, microchipped, up to date on his shots, and on monthly heartworm prevention. Oboe has enamel hypoplasia, which is to say the enamel did not develop properly on his teeth. As a result, plaque will build up quicker on his teeth and the vet has recommended daily toothbrushing for him and yearly dental checkups. He is on an anti-inflammatory medication for some rear end discomfort. He is due for his next leishmaniasis test in Oct 2025.
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster Comments: Oboe would fit well in most homes. Since he is a puppy, he needs a home that will continue training and socialization. He would do best in a home with a fence due to his hesitation on leash walking, but will likely learn to love walking with patience and time, so a fenced yard is not a requirement to adopt him. I have taken him to a craft show, softball tournaments, and to a friend's house to meet her dog and hang out. He has taken it all in stride, loving the attention of everyone who will stop to pet him. Oboe has an appreciation for soft blankets and will sometimes drag his blankie around the house. He does not enjoy car rides, and will bark in the car during shorter rides.
Foster Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
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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