Leopold

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Leopold

Adoption Requirements:

• You must be 21 years of age

• All current pets in the household MUST be spayed/neutered and current on shots (yes, we do call and verify this information)

• We do not place female boxers with other female dogs

• Attendance at a professionally run obedience course is a requirement of adoption!

• We do not adopt out dogs as gifts

• All pets are family companions!

Here are 2 pictures of Leo (Leopold). I like the 2nd one the best.
I wrote up a little story to go with the picture.

Leo joined our doggy family officially in June 2009. He quickly bonded with his doggy brothers and loves to play with them. There were a few behavior issues that had to be resolved: potty training, running away, being overly protective and sometimes destructive. The Boxer and Buddies booklet came in handy, words of wisdom from Sarah and Becky, taking the obedience class from Sarah mixed in with patience and a sense of humor have eleminated most of the negative behaviors (Leo does sometimes chew things up still). Leo is loveable, fun and eager to please. We love his big tongue which has become his trademark. After passing his CGC Leo started his therapy dog training. I am pleased to say in December of 2009 Leo became a registered therapy dog.

This picture was taken Leo's first day of work dressed in his therapy dog working clothes. He is the library reading dog at Pleasant Valley ES and goes with his mom to other schools too. Leo loves the attention from children and adults and they love him. Leo also does special events associated with therapy dogs. He's a great ambasador showing that with love, understanding and training an adult rescue dog can make a great pet and special working dog too!