2.5 y.o. Cocker Spaniel to Great Home

Windsor WI

Description

Looking to re-home my 2.5 year old male, tri-colored Cocker Spaniel (neutered so not AKC registered, but has breeder papers). His birthday is January 19, 2019. Dexter ("Dex") is a great, lovable goof of a dog and listens very well. He knows basic commands (Sit, Stay, Come, Down, No), walks well on a leash and loves people a little TOO much, TBH. He absolutely loves other dogs as we've never had an issue at the dog park and during walks. He's the first to want to touch noses with any new dog he meets. Absolutely loves to play tug-of-war - that's his jam! Ball throwing and catching he loves, too, just not as much (he's a little on the heavy side these days). He's never been around cats, though I would imagine he would love them just as well. He doesn't have an issue with kids of any age. Only issue I've ever seen is he got excited to meet a little person, jumped up and knocked him back a bit..so definitely needs work there, but he doesn't have an aggressive bone in his body. He's extremely friendly with everyone he meets, almost to the point that you have to calm him down. This is not easy to do and I've been back and forth with this for quite some time. He needs much more attention than we can give him and someone who has experience with sensitive dogs would be a great fit. As much as he loves people/other dogs, Dex has a nervous excitement that causes him to piddle. We've tried to work with him by not hovering when petting him, and ensuring the hand is out as an invitation as opposed to anything he may consider threatening. I've also been told that socializing him more would help with this; however, we aren't the most social people (we rarely entertain). When people do come over, we advise to ignore him and let him get used to them being around first. With our work schedules being as hectic as they are, he isn't getting the time and attention he requires to work on these issues. Someone who could take him for walks every day, allow him to play with other dogs, and be around a lot more people would be best for him. He truly has a lot of love to give. He's been my therapy pup on bad days. I just know we're failing him at the moment and it's not fair to him. I love this dog and I'm doing what I think is best for him to give him everything he deserves. I want him to go to the absolute best home. We are not asking a re-homing fee. Vet references are required to ensure he will be cared for as necessary. Thank you.