Cookie in Pataskala, OH

Cookie is a small sweet 4-year-old tricolor Cavalier who will bring so much joy to the right family. He came from a commercial breeder and he is adapting well and learning how to be a family dog. 

Cookie gets super excited when he is called Puppy (we have no idea why)! His tail-wag will melt your heart! He loves attention and appears to be a boy who will pick one person to be his absolute favorite, although he will love everyone else in the household almost as much. He loves cuddles in bed, on the couch or by your side wherever you are.  

He is a well-behaved and active boy who loves his bouts of zoomies in the house or yard and will need a good sized securely fenced yard to run and play in with other small dog friends. While on leash, he will walk nicely by your side.

Cookie is beginning to understand what toys are but ignores most of them in favor of an empty paper towel roll or carefully pulling laundry out of baskets to drag to his favorite spot to snuggle on. Although one of his favorite things is to jump up on the bed and snuggle, this little man does sleep like a champ in his crate with no whining and rarely wakes up before his foster family. Although he does well in his crate at night, he does get sad if he needs to be crated during the day and will cry a bit before settling down for a nap. It is likely that in the future he will have no problem being allowed to be alone for short times without the need for crating.

He will require other small dogs who can provide comfort and companionship as well as important lessons about what it is to be a family dog. Cats are not a fan of this young man as he truly enjoys pestering the resident kitty any chance he gets. The kitty is quick to correct him.  

Cookie has come a long way with housetraining and has no true accidents, only occasionally marking in the house. We hope this will disappear entirely with a little more time. Cookie still gets nervous with loud sounds and quick movements. He requires a soft-spoken voice and positive reinforcement to provide him with a sense of security. Because of this, Cookie will do best with a family without children as their quick movements and general volume make him a bit nervous and insecure. He has done great with visiting children and teens but is not super comfortable and will cling to his foster mom and dad. He will be happiest with a family that is retired or works from home and can provide attention throughout the day.  

Shortly after Cookie came to rescue, he was neutered and was given a dental. He has a 2 out of 6 low grade heart murmur, but is otherwise a healthy boy. He weighs 15 lbs, which is a good weight for him.

If you are interested in this sweet Cavalier, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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