Grady Spaniel Mix Milton, DE

Grady returned to the GRR fold last Friday. He is still looking for a family who understands how to deal with his guarding issues and love him unconditionally. His person will need to give him a shutdown period and strictly limit his rights, teaching him that you are the pack leader. Read his template below to see if you would be his perfect match.

Dog Name: Grady

Breed: Cavalier King Charles Mix

Sex: Neutered Male

Age: 2ish

Weight: 25 lbs.

Medical Needs: None

Housebroken: Yes, no accidents.

Crate trained: Yes. Grady is kept in a penned area with a crate. He doesn't bark unless he hears the other resident dogs gallivanting around or sees a cat strolling by.

Good in the car: Yes. If not crated, he will need to be harnessed since he enjoys jumping from back to rear, to back again, and then hanging out the window with ears flying.

Good on a leash: Pretty good. Grady does some pulling when excited, but overall a good walking buddy.

Energy level: low/medium. Grady sits quietly in his own pen. However, he enjoys a brisk walk when going outside.

Need a fenced in yard: No, as long as he has frequent leashed walks.

Dog Friendly: Yes* Please see below
If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No. He would be fine being the only dog to give and receive all the love and attention.

Cat Friendly? No. He likes to chase them. A firm No and slight tug on leash has worked well in preventing it.

Kid Friendly: Yes, however he tends to be a jumper-upper when being introduced. His little body cannot contain all the excitement.

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? 8* Please see below

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?

Grady was returned to GRR after a week in an adoptive home. As senior citizens, Grady's need of training and modifications weren't realistic for them to do. He is super sweet and overall very well-behaved if given a strict structure. Due to his guarding of resources, Grady will need a shutdown period and taught that you have dominion over all resources. His foster mom has successfully managed his guarding by giving Grady meal-size portions (absolutely no free feeding) and putting his leash away after his walks. When these strategies are followed, Grady is a happy, content dog.

*Due to his guarding issues, he will need to be fed in his own space away from other dogs, and children need to understand not to remove his food. Until he finishes it, he still wants it and will guard it. He will warn you with a low growl if you get too close to his leftovers. He is fine when being given treats with other dogs, he just wants his fair share. If a crate treat lasts longer than expected, just wait him out until he finishes it. Grady would make a great addition to a family that has time to teach him you are the provider and controller of all good things. He respects a firm voice and hand when correction is being given on walks.

Fosters Location: Harrington, DE

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app