This sweetie was adopted from us when he was just 10 weeks old.  Back then we thought he was a Beagle, but he grew up to be a bit larger, so maybe there is some Pointer in there....

Mookie is a very well trained, very loving dog.  He walks well on a leash, is housebroken, plays with squeeky toys, and loves kids (especially over the age of ten), dogs and cats.  The only reason he is looking for a new home is that his family just recently had a baby and they felt there was some jealousy issues.  So sad!  Let's get him into a new home soon, what do you say?

 

He is very affectionate, LOVES people and other dogs* … and I am sure he is wonderful with children … I haven’t seen that first hand, but his first family had them.  As far as his potential for biting, I had occasion to bathe him and, when he became impatient with my efforts – just before I was going to rinse him off – the bath became quite a slippery wrestling match as he tried to escape … if he didn’t bite me then – I pulled and grabbed almost every appendage -  he would not bite anyone.  My husband was amazed I got away with it and won.

 

HOUSEBROKEN  -  he scratches when he needs to go out and also looks “interested” when you ask if he needs to “potty:, “pee” or “go outside”. He obviously has had limited obedience training … he can “sit” and has a limited “stay” attention span … he shakes hands and can be directed to lie down, especially if “cookies” are involved.

 

He comes when you call(!!)  “Mookie COME!”.  He loves to play … he has a great appetite but is fit and strong … very athletic … a fast runner … he is a “sit at your feet” and “lie on the floor at the end of your bed” dog … he was obviously taught NOT to get on beds or furniture and doesn’t.  While he is very curious and interested in almost everything … he is not a “barker” … when he does bark, it is not one of those ear piercing sounds.

 

I love smart dogs and Mookie is one of the brightest dogs I have ever seen.  I could see him being therapy or rescue trained or trained to run an obstacle course. Obviously I believe that he is very exceptional. 

 

7/2 Foster Update:
Mookie is a great dog. He would be great for a single dog family or possibly one with a younger dog. He was really good with my kids and they loved that he always followed them around the house. Unlike our current brat dog, Mookie didn't get on the furniture except for his front paws, but technically since his back feet were still on the ground he really wasn't on the furniture - at least in his mind. He does like to chase squirrels and definitely bays like a Beagle. Unfortunately he is a runner and sometimes with my daughter still attached to his leash if he happens to spot a squirrel. He is also very possessive of his food bowl. He just has the greatest disposition and is so sweet, he would always come over and just rest his head on my arm or my leg, his eyes just look so sad. He just wants to be loved. He knows how to sit, lay, and shake. He even sometimes fetched a ball. Mookie loves his walks and doesn't even break a sweat unlike myself. I think it must be allergy season because he sure sneezed a lot. When the doorbell rang we would run to the door to be the first door greeter, and when anyone left the house he would whine and nose at the doorknob wanting to go too.

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