I have only had Koko for a little over 24 hours, but so far he is proving himself to be a sucky boy!
He has had a bath and a HUGE brushing and he is looking very spiffy, and there is a new spring in his step!
He seems to be a pretty mellow guy who just wants to love and be loved!
Koko is crate fearful and should not be crated. But Koko is non-destructive, and is fine when left free in the house while alone.
He loves to be with his people and he is very sweet! He doesn't jump up, though he may give a tiny hop or two when excited. He loves to snuggle in for a good cuddle and lay on your feet. But also loves to find a nice spot to curl up in while the family is just hanging out. He loves to be where his people are, and do what his people do.
Because he wants to bond so much with his people he can be possessive of his people if dogs get too close. So far it seems he only does this if the dogs get right up in his face and his person's space. Then Koko will tell them to back off. He gets along with other dogs when introduced properly, and he greets dogs on the walk well.
~As a side note... Greeting face to face is rude in dog language, so make sure whenever your dog meets another they have enough slack to get to the other dogs bum and discourage behaviour where they focus too much on the other dogs face.
He is very good on leash! He walks nicely at your side on a loose leash, though he likes to walk so close sometimes he will lean on your leg a bit so make sure you're not on the edge of the road ;)
Koko knows his name for sure! I would actually recommend that his future adopters do not change his name, because he has such great recall - even around distractions!
When he is unsure about a situation or nervous/anxious he will come right over to you and look for assurance and guidance.
Koko is just a big suck and loves to be brushed and fussed over!
As I get to know him over the next weeks I will keep you all updated - he's proving to be a great family companion!
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