English Setter puppies and dogs in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Socialization/training: Charlie knows the commands Kennel, here, “no”, off, trade, leave it. We do our walks with a no pull harness and that help reduce his pulling. He is a high energy dog. He gets along well with other dogs but he does try to be fun police with some bigger dogs. He is a very well socialized and outgoing with all humans. He is a very sweet dog.  Crate trained: Yes, but he has some separation anxiety, so I use a belly band when I leave the house. Leash trained: This is a work in progress for Charlie. He needs a no-pull harness (Gentle Leader or Easy Walk harness) to reduce his pulling during walks. Activity Level: Charlie is your typical setter boy with high energy levels!  Fence: Yes, he will need a home with a physical fence, but 4’ height would be fine for him. He respects the fence in his foster home.  Behavior: Charlie is a true setter with a high prey drive. He loves toys! He's not destructive to property apart from toys, which he likes to play with. He is a goofy boy! He wants to learn and is very food and toy motivated, so he's easy to train. He is very affectionate, as he likes to kiss and nibble his human. He is more of a velcro dog and likes to be with his person, he is learning to not follow his person around inside. Medical History: Charlie is a lucky boy, as with the help of Above & Beyond, he survived stage 4 heartworm disease! He is clinically normal and he should be able to reach typical life expectancy for a setter. He is on a supplement for his heart and needs yearly echocardiograms. He is still on meds for separation anxiety. This dog is amazing and tough. Foster Comments: Charlie is not suitable for low energy environment, as he is a high energy boy and needs to be able to burn off his energy daily. He will need patience from his forever home; he had no self-control behaviors before coming to rescue a year ago, but he has learned a lot and has come a long way. His adopter will need to continue working with him. He will still steal food Foster Location: San Antonio, Texas  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. ##1782385##

Socialization/training:  Fredo is a people dog, first and foremost. He loves his people very much and is excited to see anyone new come into the room. He interacts with our dogs, even playing with them a few times. He will curl up next to them on the bed, floor, or the couch (even using them as a pillow). While outside, he will do laps around the yard and has embraced the “garden sniff” with my dogs, happily dive bombing into our flower beds sniffing and snorting his way to the day’s new smells. He does a pretty good job walking beside them when we go for our neighborhood walks. When running across other dogs in the neighborhood he seems to follow the lead of our two dogs and will go nose to nose after they have already done so. We are well past any counter surfing and his manners are what I would now call excellent in the kitchen. He will lay down right next to our others during dinner time or while you are making dinner. He sits for his dinner and treats and knows the cookie drill down pat! Fredo would benefit from training to reinforce good behaviors. He has done well at the vet and going to the pet store, and rides very well in the car where he curls right up and naps. Crate trained:  Yes, Fredo runs right into his crate with some tasty treats thrown in and settles down for the night without a peep, usually by 10-10:30. He is the first foster we have had where he has slept through the night right from the beginning, sleeping until our girls come rumbling down the stairs (typically between 6:30-7). His crate is in the family room downstairs, and we leave the kitchen light on for him and he has had no problems. Leash trained:  Fredo has done well here. He does not zig zag but he will pull and he has the typical setter-stuck-in-concrete-when-seeing-squirrel/bunny. He does a pretty good job walking beside the other dogs when we go for our neighborhood walks. We usually go for 2-3 miles a day, but on days when it has rained quite a bit, we have walked for as much as 8 miles. I’m pretty sure he could walk for 20 miles and he still would want more.     Activity Level:  Fredo is a high-energy dog who loves walks and especially loves to run around in the backyard and loves to sniff around and investigate. If someone is not quick enough to let him in (he will wait at the door starting at it while wagging his tail to be let in), he will give some barks to let everyone know that Fredo wants in. When he is done with his laps, he always gets a drink and goes to the back door to be let in. Since we usually sit in the yard, he’ll look out and see that we are still outside and then make his way back into the yard and will end up in my lap for a greeting before galloping away to investigate some potential wildlife activity. He will listen to come inside and will follow our dogs when we they make their way back onto the deck. He sits on the deck with our other dogs and even curl up in a chair on the deck. Fence: Yes, Fredo needs a yard to run around in and the fence should be 6 foot tall, as he can jump fairly high. An invisible fence may also be considered if the adopter is already experienced with training a setter with a strong prey drive successfully on an invisible fence. Behavior:  Fredo is a very active boy who loves his walks and running around outside but he also likes to take naps during the day (preferably next to someone on the couch). Fredo needs that energy release in the morning and then he’s good to go the rest of the day, relaxing inside and then going outside periodically after that. He will take small naps under my desk while I work. He has found that our chairs in front of the window in my office is an ideal look-out spot for the dastardly squirrels and will occasionally nap there as well. He has been on camera during my work remote meetings several times as he will continually try and climb onto my lap while I politely decline his “assistance” with typing (to date no files have been deleted or weird emails sent due to a paw or snout).  Medical History:  Fredo is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm. He is a healthy boy who just needs to add on some weight, but who will always be lean with his activity level. His next leishmaniasis test is due June 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:  Fredo was stuck in a shelter over in Greece since January/February, so we were certainly glad we were able to foster him and get him on the path to living the good life. He has such a sweet temperament and just wants as much love as possible and his tail is always wagging. Every morning, his happiness at seeing a human again after being let out of the crate is expressed with his little happy feet and pushing his head against you soaking in the pets and hugs. Fredo would do best in a home where someone is home most of the day so that he can enjoy the great outdoors. He would do fine with or without other dogs in the family, as it is his humans that he wants to spend time with. Due to his prey drive, I would not advise cats and just due to his activity level young children would not be advisable, as I would be concerned he would knock them down by accident, due to his excitable nature.        Foster Location:  Monroe, CT 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. ##2096919##

Socialization/training: Sarah has done well with our dog and other neighbor dogs and has ignored outdoor cats & bunnies while on walks. She has not been tested with indoor cats. She does not exhibit a strong prey drive. She knows her name, sit, down, ‘outside’, and ‘inside’ commands. We are working on drop it and off. She comes when called and responds both to her name and to a whistle. She would do well in an obedience class to learn some additional commands and to bond with her new human. She will need to be supervised with young kids as she is a larger (50 lb) dog. She needs continued reinforcement to not jump up when excited. She is house trained and will let you know when she needs to go out by circling repeatedly or barking at the door. Crate trained:  Yes, she is crate trained – she spends 7 hours sleeping in her crate each night and does well for 4 hours in the crate while foster parents are at work. Leash trained: Sarah walks very well on a leash for her age. She will get distracted by smells (especially garbage cans) so keeping her on task is something she will need to continue to work on. After dark she prefers to be walked on a shorter leash. She walks well both in our neighborhood and also on local hiking trails. Activity Level: She loves to explore the yard. We started her on e-fence training and she really blossomed as she now has the run of our 1-acre yard. She would do well either in a fenced yard (hard fence or e-fence) or with multiple long walks per day. Given her size and loud bark, she would not be the best choice for a multi-unit housing situation. Sarah is a generally mellow young dog, but will surprise you with her energy level when she gets the zoomies. Fence:  Sarah has completed e-fence training and is doing well with continued direction and reinforcement in our yard. She would need to be retrained on an e-fence at an adopters home (yard would need to be flagged for a few weeks). She will do well with either an e-fence or physical fence. Although a fenced yard is preferred, a home without a fenced yard would also be considered if there is a solid exercise plan in place for her via a safe alternative (e.g., leash walks, fenced dog parks). Behavior:  Sarah was hit by a car in Greece. Subsequently her eyes do not track together 100% and she has some vision issues. Because of this, she likes to be close to her human or another dog for added comfort and guidance when exploring a new area. We have noticed that walking outside after dark makes her a little unsure of herself. She feels secure when on a short leash with her human after dark. During the daylight, she happily plays and runs around in our yard with our other dog. She loves to chase a thrown tennis ball or toy, but needs further work on retrieving it. We haven’t allowed her to be on furniture but she loves to cuddle on the floor with her humans. Her favorite indoor activity is to tear apart plush dog toys (they usually last about 2 days) so keeping shoes/ clothing/ etc out of her reach will be important. She can be easily redirected with an appropriate chew toy or bone. Medical History: Sarah is microchipped, up to date on vaccines, spayed, and on monthly heartworm and flea & tick prevention. She was hit by a car as a young puppy in Greece and has some eyesight issues that should resolve over time according to the vet in Greece. Our vet in Illinois said there is nothing physically wrong with her retinas or optic nerves, but her brain may need to reconnect neural pathways to her eyes over time. Her next leishmaniasis test is due by June 2025. She is currently 45 lbs but she is still growing, she will be between 50-60 lbs once fully grown. 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: Sarah is a 7 month old Setter Mix puppy originally from Greece and has typical puppy energy. She is a lovely, mellow, larger girl who will thrive in her forever family. She is sweet, wants to please you, and would love to be in a family with kids or dog siblings. Foster Location: Lake Barrington, IL 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. ##2120317##

Socialization/Training: Dodger gets along well with our setters (an older male and female) and would do well in a house with other dogs. He is a bit of an attention hound and quickly approaches when our other dogs are receiving attention and tries to nuzzle his way in. He does seem to take cues from the other two dogs very readily. He is friendly and gentle with other people, children and dogs, but is not particularly interested in approaching other dogs we meet on our walks. He does not ever jump up on people. Dodger knows his name, and “sit”. He seems to really want to be a good boy, so he would do well with additional training. We have no experience with how he does with cats. Crate/House Trained: Dodger doesn’t like the crate and cries when crated. He sleeps through the night on a dog bed next to our bed. Leash Trained: Dodger loves to go for walks, so much so that he will shake and whine with excitement when we are getting ready to head out the door. It’s very cute. He is very enthusiastic on his twice daily walks (1-1.5 miles each) and he does pull, but will often pause if you touch him gently while walking. We expect he will get better as he has already shown a decrease in pulling. He is very interested in birds, bunnies and squirrels while on leash walks, and will pause to point and stalk if he gets near one. Activity level:  Dodger is pretty energetic and likes to run around our yard with our setter. He is also fine with chilling out, as he takes naps periodically throughout the day. Fence: A fenced yard is required for Dodger and ideally he would also love to have a dog door to access the fenced backyard. We have a 5ft fence at our house, and Dodger has never tried to dig under it or jump over it but if the gate is left open, he will escape. He will try to chase critters but if they go outside the fence, he won’t try too hard to get them. No invisible fence for Dodger please. Behavior: Dodger will make a loyal and affectionate companion. He loves his people and prefers to stay near them. He enjoys lying next to us on the couch and is a big snuggler and would be very happy in a home where he can do this regularly. It is very hard to believe he lived his whole life kenneled. He has adjusted remarkably quickly to house life with a dog door and fenced yard. He has 24-hour access to the dog door and yard but spends a lot of time by choice in the house with us and seems perfectly fine with long periods of down time. He really seems happy and comfortable with house life. Dodger loves affection but is also fine being at home with our other dogs and without humans present for hours at a time, and happily and gently greets us when we come back in the door. Medical History: Dodger is neutered, microchipped, up to date on all shots, and on monthly heartworm and flea and tick prevention. He was treated with antibiotics for a parasite and was just cleared in follow-up testing. He had to have many teeth removed, but still has most of his molars and all of his canines (and absolutely no issues with eating!). Dodger’s coat is starting to fill in a bit more, and a bi-weekly bath with conditioner helps his coat to stay soft. Foster comments:  Dodger is a sweet little bean. When he is excited, he sometimes lets out some setter roos and he sometimes roos to greet us when we come into the room or when he is excited to go on a walk. He does not bark very much at all. We have only heard him bark occasionally when he has chased a squirrel up a tree in the backyard or has found a bird nest, so he will be a very good neighbor dog. He sometimes steals our daughter’s socks. We find them in various rooms of the house, unharmed, if a little damp. He is ready to love you and will be a wonderful addition to your family! Foster location: Blacksburg, VA 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. ##2089331##

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. ##1657938##

Socialization/training:  He is socialized with people, both men and women, but he is still fearful of kids. He loves his people and loves to be affectionate. He gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home and loves to play chase with them or snuggle when it's time to relax. Yarro knows the commands sit and crate. He can't be trusted to free roam in the home yet, as he still has puppy habits and if left unsupervised, he will chews on things he's not supposed to. He prefers to eat alone in my bathroom as he would be submissive to another dog eating his food. Crate trained: He goes into the crate, but will bark once left alone and cannot see his humans. Leash trained: He walks on a lead well. Activity Level: His energy levels are typical for young, adolescent setter. Yarro loves to play with toys, loves to chase my dogs in the yard. Fence: Yarro requires a fence but he will try and dig if left alone to entertain himself. We have not witnessed any climbing on the fence, so a standard height would be enough for him. If the gate is left open, he does try to get free and go on an adventure. Behavior: Yarro is shy but is eager to want attention & love from adults. He prefers that he is getting attention when people are on his level instead of standing over him. Right now, younger kids make him nervous. He loves to seek attention when he sees other dogs getting attention and he really thinks he is a lap dog. He loves to give hugs when you get home. He loves his dog toys and his foster sister Cali, especially when she chases him through the yard. Medical History:  Yarro is neutered, microchipped, current on all vaccines and is on monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventative. His next leismaniasis test is due before 2/28/25. He is a healthy boy with no medical issues.    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: Yarro would do best in a home with adults and teenagers, as he LOVES my oldest (18 y/o) who takes him on walks around the neighborhood. He would also do well to have a doggy sibling to learn how to "dog" with, he gravitates more towards adults and other dogs. He absolutely loves to snuggle and spoon in bed. If you're looking for a dog who knows how to give you affection back but still has some energy to run and play, Yarro is your boy!! Foster Location: Schaumburg, IL 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. ##2156690##