LEO - BOXER

STATE: near Buffalo,NY 
AGE: 11 months
DOB: 09/12/22  
WEIGHT: 50 lbs
SEX: male
NEUT/UTD: soon/soon
COAT COLOR: fawn
DOCKED TAIL: yes
CROPPED EARS: no
CHILDREN under 4: no (no history)
CHILDREN OVER 4: Yes
SEPARATION ANXIETY: no
OTHER DOGS: Yes
CATS: Maybe not
CRATE TRAINED: yes
HOUSE TRAINED:learning
OBEDIENCE TRAINED: No
LEASH TRAINED: yes
MICROCHIPPED: unsure
ADOPTION FEE: $675

 

 

8/19/23-Leo is connected to my hip and the sweetest, most beautiful boy! I have a 10 year old son that he gives hugs to all the time and is as gentle with him as a boxer could be! He is a jumper, so small children or seniors may not be the best fit because of his sheer strength… although we are working on it! We have 3 rescue barn kitties that have the run of the property…. and he pulls with all his might to try and check them out so we do wonder if he really would be ok with cats. But minus the kitties he walks super on leash. He has finally slowed down on eating and actually walks away while he’s eating to make sure he doesn’t miss anything. His pottying habits have improved, although he needs to be taken out often because he still has multiple accidents a day in the house. He has gotten so much better in his crate and will sleep all night without accidents or crying. We’re working on commands… he’s aced ‘sit’! He’s an excellent guard dog! He’s really a dreamy boy! He is getting neutered on Monday & will be ready to go home next weekend.
 
8/14-Leo saw the vet today for his pre-neuter checkup & he seems to be in good health per the vet.  Unfortunately his testicles haven’t descended from his abdomen so his neuter will be a little more involved. His surgery will be next Monday 8/21 as planned & he can go home soon after! 
 

8/13/23-So a little update on Leo the lover… who will be 1 year old on Sept 12! He’s a 50 lb sweet as sugar, LAP dog!  He is very good on the  leash, total protector/watch dog from all the scary sounds out in the country! LOL His big boy bark is quite impressive but he’s a fun, kind, loving brother to his foster sister. Leo does not mind his feet, ears or mouth touched & was a great boy while I brushed his teeth! Here Leo is not showing he is potty trained but I’m working on it by taking FREQUENT walks outside (his puppy brain is distracted EASILY!). Sit, down, stay are not on his radar yet but we are on repeat with sit for now to try to teach him some sort of obedience. We’re enjoying our time together and will be visiting the vet tomorrow for his pre neuter check up & hoping for a clean bill of health.

8/11/23-I couldn’t let Leo cry himself to sleep on his first night…. So we slept on the couch together. He was a perfect puppy, especially when he woke me up with kisses to go potty this morning. He does inhale his food (only gave him a handful, but will keep giving little meals throughout the day!) What a wonderful boy he is.  He’s a sweet, cuddly, happy boy! We’re having so much fun getting to know each other. Leo is an absolute darling! Since Leo met my dog Phoebe he can’t get enough kisses from her. Her face is soaked. LOL They are doing wonderful together and having a ball! His pre-neuter vet visit is Monday 8/14 & he is set to be neutered the Monday after, on 8/21. 

8/10/23-Leo & Kaden are two super cute 11 month old boxer boys that came into rescue today thanks to their transport volunteers.  Their owner bought them from a puppy mill as babies. They are from 2 different litters but very close in age. Their owners are an older couple & they realized that they’re not in great physical health themselves anymore to handle two young boxer puppies.  They contacted the mill owner who didn’t want them back & luckily the mill referred them to rescue.  The owners said they were raised with a cat & good with cats & are house trained, crate trained, friendly with dogs too. They went to separate foster homes to get evaluated & neutered & then they will be ready to go home. Both are super sweet!