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3/10/11 Clyde, known as Dually in his
current home, is sadly being returned to rescue because his owner's home is
going through foreclosure and they are moving to a rental that does not
allow dogs. Clyde is deaf, but he knows many different
hand signals. He is great with children of all ages and loves other
dogs. Clyde met one of our volunteers today and he was very friendly. She
had nothing but positive things to say about this well-trained and
affectionate boy. Clyde is up to date on all vet care. He is in urgent
need of a foster home to go to. Clyde only has two to three weeks before he
loses his home. Please offer to foster or adopt this sweet boy!
05/2007 - Adopted!
05/06/07
I really have no idea why this wonderful pup has not found his forever
home yet. I have raved about him from the first day he came to my home. I
know that Clyde is not a Boxer, but not often do you find any dog
regardless of breed that has this guys energy and personality. When I say
he is one of a kind I truly mean it. Clyde as about as close to perfect as
a puppy can get. He has puppy energy and he does like to play, but he is
not overly active. If no one wants to play he is happy to plop down
somewhere and take a nap. He is not a jumper or a barker. He is completely
content to let you lead him while on a walk. My three year old walks this
dog around my yard. He only pulls when he sees another dog to play with.
Clyde is completely crate trained and never makes a sound or has an
accident when crated. He gets along well with absolutely every dog he
meets. He recently met Sonny, another AABR pup. The two hit it off right
away and played like they were long lost friends.
Clyde is deaf but don't let that fool you. You would never know it. All
that means is that you have to physically touch him to get his attention
and always keep him leashed or in a fenced in yard for his own safety. It
certainly hasn't slowed him down any.
Clyde is a puppy full of life with lots of love to give. He is very easy
going and takes life in stride. He was stuck in a shelter for way to long
early in his life. This pup just wants someone to love him and keep him
safe. He will depend on you to make his decisions for him and be a good
pack leader. At the end of the day (or anytime during the day) he
would love to snuggle and lay his head on your chest and share his
butterfly kisses with you while looking up at you with complete
adoration.
05/02/07
More pics of Clyde, as if you
didn't already know how adorable he is! LOL
04/26/07
Clyde is just the happiest, sweetest pup you could ever meet. He is full
of wiggles and kisses for anyone who shows him some attention. He is doing
wonderful with his hand commands. He goes in his crate on his own and sits
and waits for his meals. He gets along with the rest of the dogs like he has
always been here. He loves everyone he meets including children. He
continues to steal the hearts of everyone that meets him. Clyde walks well
on a leash and is completely crate trained. I really have nothing but good
things to say about this guy. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body.
Living with a deaf dog has it's good points. He sleeps in every day
because he doesn't hear the other dogs or the kids stirring in the morning.
He doesn't bark uncontrollably at passersby or company because he can't hear
the other dogs bark. He doesn't bark at the bumps in night because he can't
hear them. What more can you ask for.
Hurry and get your applications in. This guy is so sweet and special, he
deserves a place to call home. Are you the family that will give Clyde his
forever home and reap the benefits?
4/7/07
Clyde is doing fantastic
here. He is catching on quick to what is expected of him. He will now go
into his crate and wait patiently when he sees me preparing his food. He
is going in and out of doors much better, although I have decided he is
afraid of the dark. It seems the only time he does not want to go outside
is at night. Even with the other dogs with him he is reluctant. He seems
to be more cautious because he can't hear. He likes to ride and is perfect
in the car. He is learning that a car is a good thing and he needn't be
afraid of it.
I took Clyde to my
daughters softball practice and he was a hit. He was very well behaved and
soaked up all the attention. No jumping and bouncing for this guy. He just
sits by your side and waits for you to call him to you. Once he gets to
you however your face will be washed. He is learning that when we stop on
our walks your supposed to sit and be patient. a slight tug on his leash
and he is up and following again.
Clyde has surprisingly
calm energy for a 6 month old puppy. He will most definitely play, but he
is not overly hyper or jumpy, in fact he has yet to jump on anyone. He is
very respectful.
This guy would do well in
pretty much any home if you have the following things. The perfect home
for Clyde would be someone with a fenced in yard (for Clyde's safety since
he is deaf and wouldn't hear danger if he ran off) , another dog to be his
ears (he is a bit frightful and is always watching the other dogs to tell
him when something is not alright) and someone who is experienced with
deaf dogs would be great. If not then just someone who is willing to
continue with teaching him hand signals. He needs someone that is willing
to get up and actually touch him and show him what is expected of him.
Have I mentioned he is
dream in the crate? Never makes a sound. Just lays down and goes right to
sleep. I have to wake him up in the morning to let him out. He has not
barked since he came. I am not sure he knows how. I know there is the
perfect home for Clyde out there somewhere. Is it you?
3/30/07
Clyde
has been here for 24 hours now and let me tell you, this little guy is just
the sweetest gem. He is absolutely adorable. We never heard a peep out of
him on the two hour car ride home. Upon returning home he was introduced to
my pack of five dogs. He was initiated by American Bulldog that always gives
the newcomers a hard time. He took it all in stride. He let my dog know he
wanted no part of fighting and they have been the best of friends ever
since.
Clyde has been in a shelter for an awful long time for a puppy of his
age. He has lived I'll say, "a sheltered life" They took good care of him at
the shelter taking him for walks, but his home since Feb has been a kennel.
He is very leery about his new surroundings. He walks well on the leash but
right now is content to follow a few feet behind me. I will give him a nudge
to tell him it is alright and he does fine. Clyde is also learning about
going out of a door. He does not want to. He really has no idea why he
should be allowed to go outdoors all by himself. With the encouragement of
my female Boxer, he will tiptoe out into the yard. My boxer will stand
outside at the door and bark at Clyde. He of course can't hear her because
he is deaf. But he can see her and he does go to her. He will play outside
with the dogs... He hasn't stopped playing. The two old girls here keep to
themselves and Clyde has been respectful of that. He has made fast friends
with everyone else.
Clyde will be learning basic puppy manners while he is here. How to go
potty outside, it's not ok to counter surf, don't chew on what is not yours,
etc... He will also be learning some hand signals so his new owners can
communicate with him. He is a dream in the crate. He goes in when you stand
in front of the door and point and never makes a sound the whole time he is
in it. He was also good about holding his potty time till morning. He has
gone in the crate several times today on his own to relax when no one wants
to play.
I just can't say enough good about this little guy. He is cute as a
button, gets along with all my pack, loves the kids (including my three yr
old), completely crate trained, and is very receptive to corrections when
made so he understands. You better hurry with those applications because
this guy won't last long.
3/05/07 - Meet Clyde
A volunteer at a local animal shelter told us about this
young guy...
He is
a 5 month old Boxer
/
American Bulldog mix who is available for adoption and deaf. This guy
is too good to be true and too cute for his own good and is attracting all
kinds of adopter attention but from inexperienced people who want the cute
deaf puppy.
We are looking for a committed home to offer this young pup leadership
and a
truly
forever home and not just until they discover he poops and pees and doesn't
come when they call him! (seeing as he's only 5 months old and deaf)
If you are interested, and
think you might be able to be this little guy's forever home, fill out an
application and contact
Sandy@adoptaboxerrescue.com
A glimpse at living with a deaf pup -
Rudy's
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