Rocky

If you are looking for a canine companion to train for fun and competition, why not start with one that<br/>already has the basics down? At five years old and 58 pounds, ROCKY sits faster on command (and often<br/>if you just look at him) than the blink of an eye and is usually dependable for down, stay (I'm going out<br/>of sight), wait (I'm still here but don't want you to move till I release you), left side (walk at my left or at<br/>least at the left side of the street), this side (pass a mailbox on the street side, not around behind it),<br/>free (to be a dog and sniff around or release from another command) or let's go (he has sniffed that<br/>spot long enough or we're moving forward!), come, find it, crate crate (he races to his crate and waits<br/>for a treat), load up (jumps into car crate and upon arrival at the destination waits to be leashed before<br/>jumping out of the crate even if the gate is open), release (he drops what he has in his mouth), leave it<br/>(ignore something on the ground), catch. He jumps up in excited greeting but not ON you. He is great<br/>at bath and nail-trim time with his current foster but slightly uneasy during vet exams (though he steps<br/>on the weight scale easily and sits for the balance to settle). He's also anxious in a moving car; though if<br/>he can stick his nose through an open window, he's a happy camper! He may need refresher training<br/>once he's in his new home, but the interaction will be fun with quick results. This sweet boy is FOOD<br/>AND TOY MOTIVATED!<br/>Rocky (formerly "Rocket") has always had a loving family, and he's adapted quickly to relocation. The<br/>first time he was surrendered because his owner had to move in with family that didn't want the dog.<br/>The next family retired and wanted to travel, deciding that a life in the kennel while they were gone<br/>would not be much of a life. He now foster-boards with the professional groomer/pet sitter, whose<br/>family includes mom, dad, four sons (two teenagers, one 7yo, and an infant). He interacts beautifully<br/>with all canine visitors and humans.<br/>He absolutely LOVES to play "flying disk" (like a "Frisbee," but we use the fabric ones to protect his<br/>teeth) or chase a ball (often he will spit it out for you to throw again; other times you have to remind<br/>him to release it). He walks comfortably on a leash, enjoys a game of tug, is crate- and house-trained,<br/>microchipped, neutered and up to date on vaccines and parasite preventatives. With continued<br/>training, he could be a fantastic competition dog. He knows a few tricks like shake hands (with the left<br/>foot) and spin to the right, and cuddling on the sofa (with permission) is a favorite downtime hobby. He<br/>loves to run, so a fenced yard is a top requirement. His Labrador (bird dog) instincts haven't been lost in<br/>his mix, and he alerts on and enjoys chasing birds in the back yard.<br/>This great dog is ready to go home the day the right application matches his needs. Wouldn't you like to meet him?<br/><br/>FOCCAS is a foster based, non-profit rescue in Crossville, TN. The adoption fee Includes Age-Appropriate Vaccinations (DA2PPV, Bordetella, Rabies), Deworming, Spay/Neuter, Microchip, Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention, and Sheltering. Adult Dogs are Heartworm Tested and Treated as Needed. FOCCAS does not DNA test or guarantee breed. My adoption fee (if picked up locally in Crossville, Tennessee) is $275. If transport is needed, there are additional fees to cover department of agriculture requirements and transport, the additional fee adds $300 to the adoption fee (any location out of Tennessee, East Coast, Great Lakes or New England regions) Thank You for Your Interest in Adopting a Canine Companion from Foccas-tn.org! <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>To Apply Please Copy and Paste to Your Browser:<br/><br/>https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=hb2428&method=online_form_html&formid=41LOCATED IN CROSSVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN. WE CAN TRANSPORT OUT OF STATE, Visit out website for a full list of adoptable pets... https://foccas-tn.org/

If you are looking for a canine companion to train for fun and competition, why not start with one that
already has the basics down? At five years old and 58 pounds, ROCKY sits faster on command (and often
if you just look at him) than the blink of an eye and is usually dependable for down, stay (I'm going out
of sight), wait (I'm still here but don't want you to move till I release you), left side (walk at my left or at
least at the left side of the street), this side (pass a mailbox on the street side, not around behind it),
free (to be a dog and sniff around or release from another command) or let's go (he has sniffed that
spot long enough or we're moving forward!), come, find it, crate crate (he races to his crate and waits
for a treat), load up (jumps into car crate and upon arrival at the destination waits to be leashed before
jumping out of the crate even if the gate is open), release (he drops what he has in his mouth), leave it
(ignore something on the ground), catch. He jumps up

If you are looking for a canine companion to train for fun and competition, why not start with one that
already has the basics down? At five years old and 58 pounds, ROCKY sits faster on command (and often
if you just look at him) than the blink of an eye and is usually dependable for down, stay (I'm going out
of sight), wait (I'm still here but don't want you to move till I release you), left side (walk at my left or at
least at the left side of the street), this side (pass a mailbox on the street side, not around behind it),
free (to be a dog and sniff around or release from another command) or let's go (he has sniffed that
spot long enough or we're moving forward!), come, find it, crate crate (he races to his crate and waits
for a treat), load up (jumps into car crate and upon arrival at the destination waits to be leashed before
jumping out of the crate even if the gate is open), release (he drops what he has in his mouth), leave it
(ignore something on the ground), catch. He jumps up in excited greeting but not ON you. He is great
at bath and nail-trim time with his current foster but slightly uneasy during vet exams (though he steps
on the weight scale easily and sits for the balance to settle). He's also anxious in a moving car; though if
he can stick his nose through an open window, he's a happy camper! He may need refresher training
once he's in his new ho