HARPER (PUPPY) - CATTLE DOG / HUSKY (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Husky (short coat). Adoption Fee: 410.00. HARPER'S ADOPTERS MUST HAVE A FULLY FENCED YARD BECAUSE SHE'S NOT FULLY VACCINATED AND WON'T BE UNTIL 7/24. ADOPTERS MUST BE LOCATED IN THE DC/MD/N.VA AREA. Meet Harper! Harper is a sweet, affectionate puppy with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. She thrives on companionship and wants nothing more than to be close to her people—and her canine friends! Harper spends her days romping and wrestling with her foster siblings, especially the other puppy, the doodle, and the toy terrier. She absolutely loves being part of the pack and can often be found chewing on a favorite bone, antler, or beef cheek while sitting right next to her dog and cat friends. She completely ignores the cats even when they're right next to her! When the weather is nice, she enjoys spending time outside helping "Nana" in the garden and exploring the fenced yard. Harper is still working on her potty training and will need a patient, consistent family committed to helping her continue making progress. She currently goes outside every 2–3 hours and responds to the cue "go potty." Because she's still learning, her ideal adopter will understand that accidents are part of the puppy process and will use positive reinforcement to help her succeed. Crate training is going very well! Harper has learned that her crate is a safe, comfortable place. She happily naps and relaxes in an open crate during the day and sleeps overnight in a crate setup next to her foster parents' bed. She also eats her meals in her crate, which helps prevent her from stealing food from the other dogs. She enjoys mealtime a little too much and would benefit from a slow-feeder bowl since she tends to eat quickly. Like many puppies, Harper is still building confidence. She can be easily startled and sometimes hesitates to go outside, occasionally running away when she doesn't want to leave the comfort of the house. She also prefers being close to her people and doesn't enjoy being separated from them, even if they're just in another room. Her adopter should be prepared to help her gain confidence while providing structure, patience, and plenty of reassurance. Harper already knows "sit" and is currently learning "stay" and "wait." She's eager to learn but can become excited and distracted, so short, positive training sessions work best. One thing that makes Harper especially unique is her love for men. While she enjoys everyone she meets, she naturally gravitates toward men and seems to view them as her special safe place. That said, she's affectionate with women too and forms strong bonds with the people she loves. Harper is a loving, cuddly, energetic puppy who will flourish with a family willing to invest time, patience, and consistency into her training. In return, she'll reward them with endless affection, entertaining puppy antics, and a loyal companion who always wants to be by their side. Harper's DOB is 3/6/26. Harper's adopters will be required to sign a spay/neuter addendum (including paying a refundable $100 spay/neuter fee) and a training addendum as part of the adoption contract. Interested in adopting Harper? Submit an application here! If you're viewing this animal on Petfinder, please use the following URL to apply to adopt: app.sparkie.io/application?t=648773e495415c002b471f96&m=DOG_ADOPT

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	3 foot
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Yard Required Crate Trained Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No