Spikey Potato

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Meet Spikey Potato! He is the silliest sweet boy with so much love and fun to offer. Videos: Felina and Spikey Potato Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/wn-IIyy5SC8?feature=shared Spikey being a good potato: https://youtube.com/shorts/TGF-dfQjkAU?feature=share Behavior Notes: Per volunteer 11/2: Today I had the pleasure of meeting Spikey Potato, a recent owner surrender (good notes from his owner). Spikey was happy to get out, peed right away, and loved being petted. I offered him treats and he ate them very gently. He is a perfect size and has a great, happy personality. This handsome pup is ready to go home with you today (and is foster eligible too). Come and meet your new best friend! DAY TRIP NOTES: 11/3 Spikey Potato was a dreamboat on our day trip! Sweet as pie, playful puppy energy, and easy to train with treats. He allowed pets and massages all over without sensitivity or reactivity. The only sound he made our entire day was a few whines toward other dogs we passed during our walks, indicating to me that he wanted to play with them. He is equally cautious and adventurous, alert to new sites and sounds. After some gentle leash training, he often looked back to me for reassurance, to confirm we were going to keep walking. He appears house/potty trained, adapted quickly to rides in the elevator, and managed climbing a couple of flights of stairs up to my apartment. He jumped up onto the couch when I called him and allowed me to scoop him up on my lap when he was unsure of how to get up. He knows "sit, "wait, and understands "paw/shake. This happy boy showed NO aggression, barking or growling while we were together. He responded well to praise and positive reinforcement with "yes and treats. He gave me hand kisses and lovey eye gazing. Given a daily routine, consistent exercise and playtime, he would make the most loyal and delightful companion and might do well living with other gentle/playful dogs. Per Volunteer 11/9: Spikey Potato was very excited to run around the yard! He would chase after balls and toys, hasn't quite figured out fetching them, but he'd make a great playful companion. He was very interested in other dogs, and would watch from the fence with high tail, no vocalizations that I noticed. It seems like he's starting to feel better from being sick too! Per volunteer 11/10: I visited Spikey Potato in ISO today. He was so happy to get out and get some fresh air. Spikey is easy to leash and is a good walker. Spikey is trying to stay housebroken. The monthly photo shoot was going on and Spikey did not seem phased by the constant presence of dogs going in and out for it. He seemed excited to see other dogs and not reactive in the slightest. We enjoyed time in the ISO yard and he was extremely loving and gentle. This handsome boy would be an easy addition to any family and I highly recommend that you come and meet him today. Love him! BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Spawn (Spike) KNOWN HISTORY: Owner surrender KENNEL PRESENTATION: Spawn was in a side bank with soft eyes and a waggin tail. He was easy to leash and jumped out of kennel. LEASH SKILLS: Pulled minimally HANDLING: In the yard, Spawn had a wagging and greeted the handlers in the yard with a smile. He was excited for a treat and took it very gently but did not eat it. He allowed all handling from the handles and liked to get some nice rubs and sweet cuddles. He cries for attention and whines to go on walks. When riled up he can get a bit jumpy but never mouth and he was not too much to handle. He is a small sweetheart and a gentleman of a dog. PLAY Engages in play TOYS: Chased balls but no possession

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