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About Me

Name: Cooper Oct 24
Sex: Male
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Breed: Poodle (Standard) (long coat)
Weight: 70 lbs
Height: 24 in
Estimated Birthdate: 11/8/2023
Fence Needed: Yes, Cooper is a big boy and will need a fence at least four (4) feet tall if not taller.
Location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC
Adoption Fee:$599
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My Story

Date into Rescue:10/2/2024

Reason for being in rescue: Owner release

Special Needs: Cooper is neutered, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.

What kind of home would be best for me: Puppies are active, agile little babies, they need homes that are ready to tire them out both mentally and physically. What matters most to a puppy is a happy and excited owner ready to take on loving and training their new puppy! While our ideal home for puppies has another young dog in it, Cooper could be adopted to a home where he is the only dog as long as there is a solid plan for regular socialization a minimum of 4 times per week. 

Socialization occurs when dogs are off leash and free to be themselves, unencumbered by human restraints (other than the fence that keeps them safely contained). Socialization times would be for instance, inviting a neighbor or friend over with their dog to play in your fenced yard or going to someone else’s home to play in their fence yard. Socialization time could be doggy daycare. Socialization time could be a group walk if you include a playtime at the end of it. Training classes do not always include socialization time. Some puppy classes do include a period of time at the end where the dogs can romp and play together. This would be perfectly acceptable. Time can also take place inside the home, it does not have to be an outdoor area, as long as the dogs are free to interact with each other without leashes or other restraints.

When raised around cats, with proper boundaries, puppies do very well. If you expect your puppy to get alone with your feline buddy, it’s important to start socializing the puppy with the cat as soon as you can! 

What is my personality like: Cooper and his dad Kota were surrendered to rescue together. It is clear that, outside of each other, Cooper has had very little life experiences. He is a very timid guy that likes to play with other dogs, but he can easily be bullied by them. He is a happy guy who is a bit submissive, despite his size, with other dogs.

Cooper is very submissive both around humans and other dogs and will need adopters who will help him build his confidence. His heart longs for a family with multiple smiling faces and open arms. Cooper’s dream home is with a family who plans to love on him constantly. He loves nothing more than to sit in the comfort of your company and receive cuddles and pets. Cooper would love his family let him try new things, go on social outings, be it to the beach, the mountains, or just a trip to the coffee shop for a pup cup. After having that pup cup he’ll need plenty of exercise as he is one chunky dude! Having a fenced yard will help him burn off the calories and energy as it is the safest place to be for playtime.

This big, sweet guy will still need help learning basic commands like sit, stay, down, and come. He also requires leash training; he walks on a leash but tends to sway from one side to the other. When you welcome this big, sweet boy into your home will have found a truly joyful companion for life! 

How do I act when I first meet new people: Cooper can be a tad standoffish at first as he assesses you. Once he determines you are friendly, he will come right up to you for pets and loving. Overall, he is just a friendly guy that has never met a stranger.

Tips and Tidbits: We estimate Cooper was born on or around 11/8/2023.

House trained: Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule if a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.

Potential Adopters

Please note - we do not ship or transport our dogs. If you are interested in adopting a dog, take a look at the distance between the dog's location and your location and make sure you are able to make the trip.

Thank you for your interest in a dog who needs a new home. This description contains all that we currently know about this dog. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. When screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, age, temperament, personality, etc. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families.

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