Location: 9853 N. Alpine Rd., Box 206 Machesney Park, IL 61115 (847) 289-7387
Declawed: No
Housetrained: Yes
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Low
Shedding Amount: Moderate
Reaction to New People: Cautious
Stop the Madness – Operation Peanut's Promise Pushkin is on hold…
3/18/15 Pushkin surprised me this week when a friend brought him a big squeaky toy. He turned into a retrieving maniac! He races after it, races back and almost throws it to me. Who knew?! He is a little rough looking yet but is at a good weight, and I think his gross parasites are gone--we have another recheck in a week. He becomes paralyzed with fear easily, but I have a feeling it's just going to take a retrieve or two to snap him out of it. He gets along with other dogs, rides nicely in the car, and is generally a great guy. We just need to do a little more training and exposure to the world.
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February Update: Pushkin is a healthy, playful 1 year old Labrador. I do think he has some baggage from his rough start. He is very friendly and loyal, but I don't think he'd like a crazy household. He LOVES to play and is very gentle with taking treats and handing the toy back. I don't think he's going to run marathons, though. He gets along with other dogs. He was an incredibly fast learner. I will post some new pics of this shiny, filled- out, happy Labrador soon.
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1/16/15 These are handsome boys (Zach & Pushkin). Physical health--Lymes and Lungworm (ugh!). Titers done for Distemper, and both visited Harris Pet Hospital for "tutoring" on Tuesday.
Mental health . . .they are kind of a mess. Terrified. Just paralyzed. They only eat if I turn my back, which is heartbreaking. They do everything they can to stay under the radar. So unlike a Labrador! However, they are perfectly clean as far as housetraining goes and also walk politely on a leash, and jump in my van like they've done it every day. Luckily for these dogs, I am very patient, and the LEARN team is behind them. I know there is a happy, playful dog in there. Stay tuned.
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Pushkin isn't up for adoption yet, but stay tuned for updates. If you think you might be interested in meeting/adopting Pushkin please fill out an adoption application and have a home visit first. – If you have already done these things then feel free to email L.E.A.R.N. to let them know you would like to be put on his potential family list.
More about Zachary
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Is Not Good with Kids, Does Good in the Car, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Plays fetch, Likes to play with toys, Timid
Video of Zachary:
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