Ben
- Adult
- Male
- Medium
Ben
Current Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Ben's Compatibility
This pet has good compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has bad compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
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Ben's Story
Breed: English Setter<br/>Sex: Male, neutered<br/>Age: 5 years<br/>Weight: 62 lb<br/>Location: OH<br/>Good with other dogs: Yes<br/>Good with cats: No <br/>Good with kids: Yes<br/>Crate trained: Yes<br/>Housebroken: Yes<br/>Health: Very good<br/>Microchip: Yes<br/><br/>Meet Ben! Ben and his brother Gus were recently surrendered to us for rehoming due to the owner's health issues.<br/><br/>At 62 lbs of absolute marshmallow, Ben is the perfect companion Setter. Very soft, both in temperament and coat, Ben is the ultimate Velcro love bug. He wants nothing more than to be by your side at all times, preferably in your lap. His previous life was as an outdoor hunting dog so hes got a strong prey drive and a very nice woah. Hes adjusted VERY well to indoor life and appreciates a comfy couch, peanut butter licked delicately off spoons, and multiple meals a day. He loves being a lapdog and will spend hours fast asleep with you in a recliner. At our house he spends his nights in a gated room due to his desire to eat the resident cats but I suspect, if he could, he'd sleep curled up next to you in bed.<br/><br/>His previous owners said he and his brother were great with a wide age range of grandchildren (8 mo - 6 y). At our house, he still seems a little uncertain a raised voice or a toy thrown too close will make him very anxious. So perhaps older children would be best. He's been learning to play with the resident dogs and enjoys a bit of bitey-face and wrestling but nothing too aggressive hell come find me and hide behind me if things get too rough. He's shown interest in toys but hasn't quite figured out what to do with them. A recent game of tug seemed to please him a lot.<br/><br/>Given his background you'd expect him to be very active but he's surprisingly mellow and lays around in my office all day. Take him to the park, though, and you can see how much energy and power he has - he is fast! He is not particularly food motivated so training is going a little slowly but he does listen. Ben is a very gentle Setter looking for a family to bond with. He would do well with other dogs and older children. His deepest desire is to be with his family and involved in everything.<br/><br/>Here are a few more positive attributes of Bens:<br/><br/> Doesn't counter surf<br/> Rarely barks<br/> Doesn't jump up on people<br/> Not resource aggressive<br/> Will literally follow you anywhere<br/> Loves cuddles<br/> Greets other dogs with aplomb<br/> Plays well with other dogs<br/> Rides well in the car<br/> Checks in frequently while off leash (recall is a work in progress)<br/> Doesnt pee or mark in the house<br/> Crate trained but not happy about it<br/> Knows how to use a pet door<br/><br/>If Ben sounds like the perfect fit for your home, please put in an application!
Breed: English Setter
Sex: Male, neutered
Age: 5 years
Weight: 62 lb
Location: OH
Good with other dogs: Yes
Good with cats: No
Good with kids: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Housebroken: Yes
Health: Very good
Microchip: Yes
Meet Ben! Ben and his brother Gus were recently surrendered to us for rehoming due to the owner's health issues.
At 62 lbs of absolute marshmallow, Ben is the perfect companion Setter. Very soft, both in temperament and coat, Ben is the ultimate Velcro love bug. He wants nothing more than to be by your side at all times, preferably in your lap. His previous life was as an outdoor hunting dog so hes got a strong prey drive and a very nice woah. Hes adjusted VERY well to indoor life and appreciates a comfy couch, peanut butter licked delicately off spoons, and multiple meals a day. He loves being a lapdog and will spend hours fast asleep with you in a recliner. At our house he spends his nights in a gated room due to his desire to eat the resident cats
Breed: English Setter
Sex: Male, neutered
Age: 5 years
Weight: 62 lb
Location: OH
Good with other dogs: Yes
Good with cats: No
Good with kids: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Housebroken: Yes
Health: Very good
Microchip: Yes
Meet Ben! Ben and his brother Gus were recently surrendered to us for rehoming due to the owner's health issues.
At 62 lbs of absolute marshmallow, Ben is the perfect companion Setter. Very soft, both in temperament and coat, Ben is the ultimate Velcro love bug. He wants nothing more than to be by your side at all times, preferably in your lap. His previous life was as an outdoor hunting dog so hes got a strong prey drive and a very nice woah. Hes adjusted VERY well to indoor life and appreciates a comfy couch, peanut butter licked delicately off spoons, and multiple meals a day. He loves being a lapdog and will spend hours fast asleep with you in a recliner. At our house he spends his nights in a gated room due to his desire to eat the resident cats but I suspect, if he could, he'd sleep curled up next to you in bed.
His previous owners said he and his brother were great with a wide age range of grandchildren (8 mo - 6 y). At our house, he still seems a little uncertain a raised voice or a toy thrown too close will make him very anxious. So perhaps older children would be best. He's been learning to play with the resident dogs and en
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