Cokie

My story

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to : Alana2373@yahoo.com PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ LOCATION: foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Alana ADOPTION FEE: WAIVED as part of the Happy Hounds program. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 48 pounds KNOWN WITH DOGS: very good! KNOWN WITH CATS: Not sure yet KNOWN WITH KIDS: Still learning about him but very sweet, and we believe he would be okay KNOWN COMMANDS: sit and stay (learned in a day) KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: Yes KNOWN LIKES: dogs, people KNOWN DISLIKES: None currently known. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Cokie is a young, playful and goofy young hound who loves to explore the outdoors on long walks and play tug and fetch with his toys. He's very smart, and learned his "sit" and "lie down" commands within a few hours. While initially apprehensive about new experiences (including sights, smells, and sounds) he's been building confidence and quickly picking up proper leash walking etiquette with practice. He is very friendly with other people and dogs, and may pull you over to help him say hi :)  He does not bark unless he's trying to get your attention - to get you to play, to alert to someone outside, to let you know he's hungry. Cokie loves his crate and will relax in there when he needs nap time and puts himself to bed at night. He hasn't quite figured out how to jump - despite encouragement to come up on the couch or into the car - but he will probably get the hang of this eventually. As a young dog, he is naturally curious and can be sneaky (searching for treats and toys in the trash, counter surfing when no one is watching!) but he also understands a stern "no" and doesn't push it. Cokie has daily play dates with a 10-lb Havpoo mix, and while he towers over her at 50 lbs, he's always very gentle with her when they plan and knows when to back off when she signals she's done. Cokie would make a great family dog and would love a home with a big yard that he can romp around and play fetch to his heart's content! HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program. HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Cokie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.