COOPER
Cooper (ADOPTED!) is a gentle and happy soul, with a calm, easy going nature. He adores all people, and just wants to be loved. We estimate he is about 4-years old and weighs 40 lbs. He is moderate energy dog, who in true cattle dog fashion, wants to be by his person's side whenever possible. When meeting new people, he is a little shy, but warms up quickly to both men and women. He has no preference and adores being be loved and petted by all people.
His fosters described Cooper's personality as complete sweetness. He will often sit quietly and gaze at his humans with pure love in his eyes. Once he feels comfortable, he is also a very playful boy, who comes alive when you begin playing ball with him. Cooper is fine with other dogs, but may want to have his people all to himself. He will need need people who can be clear leaders to make him understand that it is not his job to keep other dogs away from the attention of his humans. Since Cooper is submissive to and wants to please his people, once this is made clear to him, he stops this behavior and is completely fine. His is good with children and ignores cats.
Cooper is also housebroken and walks well on leash. He prefers sleeping on his dog bed, rather than in a crate. He is NOT mouthy and does NOT dig in the yard. Cooper knows a few commands, and his adopters should continue his training and build his reperatoire of basic commands. He is a very smart boy, who very much wants to please his people. For these reasons, he is motivated to make his people happy, and would learn quickly.
Cooper is a little nervous when riding in a car. A few regular trips to the park or other enjoyable excursions, should have him eagerly hopping into the car very soon. Our boy is also a bit needy when his humans initially leave him, but does NOT bark or destroy anything when left alone. We believe that once he understands that he is not going to be abandoned, these issues will eventually fall away. He would do best in a home where he will NOT be left alone for long hours. Getting the love and attention that he craves from his very own people, will do much to help him develop the confidence he needs.