Popeye in Maryland- AVAILABLE!! – French Bulldog Village

Popeye is tremendous excited to inform everybody that he’s now in search of his endlessly dwelling! He’s a good-looking, 6-year-old who was surrendered when his household may not deal with his consuming of feces. He got here to rescue very skinny (over 5 lbs underweight) which the vet attributed to being fed a eating regimen that was poor in important vitamins.

He was handled for ‘allergy symptoms’ with a Cytopoint injection when he first got here to FBV however since this one injection and a change to the next high quality meals, Popeye has had no additional points together with his pores and skin. He does, nevertheless, expertise occasional regurgitation, however this additionally has improved with higher meals (Purina Professional Plan Delicate Pores and skin and Abdomen components) and utilizing a sluggish feeder. Popeye had a dental whereas in foster care, too, and had a pair tooth extracted.

Popeye sadly enjoys consuming poop. His foster household has tried EVERYTHING to get him to cease however the vet thinks he picked up this conduct as a result of he was on meals that was missing vitamins for thus lengthy. As a result of it has been happening for thus lengthy, he might by no means break the behavior. His endlessly dwelling will have to be diligent about selecting up any poo earlier than he can get to it.

Popeye has not proven useful resource guarding with the resident animals, however he does NOT need people to the touch his meals bowl or his physique whereas consuming. He’ll growl, and if his growl isn’t revered, he’ll lunge. As soon as his bowl is empty, you’re secure to select it up with out him having any problem. He additionally will benefit from any canine who’s a sluggish eater by bullying them away from their bowl. It could be finest to feed Popeye individually from different canine in the home.

Popeye HATES all issues to do with grooming!!! He’ll tolerate a shower and face fold cleansing for a couple of minutes however will growl when he has had sufficient or in relation to having his bum, stomach and ears cleaned. Having his nails trimmed is even worse and he requires going to the vet to have them carried out. Earlier than heading to the vet for appointments, he’s given 1 (100mg) Gabapentin and 1 (50 mg) Trazadone the evening earlier than and 1 extra of every treatment the morning of the appointment.

He would do finest with somebody who has bully expertise and who generally is a sturdy chief to him. His warning indicators (growling, stiffened physique, and hackles up) should be revered in order that nobody is injured. He would additionally do properly in a house that has time to work on additional coaching with him. He’s very meals motivated and would do nice with clicker coaching.

He’s very pleasant with different canine and has by no means gone after or redirected towards them. He truly appears calmed by the resident canine when he will get upset with grooming and loud noises. He would like to have one other doggie sibling in his endlessly dwelling, however he does nibble when he performs so one other canine will have to be tolerant of this. Popeye can be good with cats and likes to cuddle with the resident cat. He likes to cuddle with the guinea pigs when they’re out, too.

Popeye loves folks and needs to be mates with everybody however as a result of he’s such a Velcro canine and isn’t nice about respecting private area (strolling proper at your ankles), some people might discover him a bit an excessive amount of and people not so regular on their ft may discover themselves tripping over him. Popeye will completely not be positioned in a house with younger, young children. He would require older (13+), canine savvy youngsters as he tends to nip when enjoying, doesn’t like (and can growl and bark) fast actions or sudden loud sounds, and once more doesn’t prefer to be touched whereas consuming.

Popeye sleeps in mattress together with his foster household till he must potty round 3:30 am (if ignored, he’ll pee on the mattress) after which sleeps in his crate till 6 am. He’s completely high quality with this so long as his crate is correct close to the human mattress. He doesn’t care to be disturbed whereas sleeping and can growl if moved or picked up. He LOVES using in automobiles and rides properly both confined in a crate or strapped in with a seatbelt.

A fenced yard isn’t a requirement; although, one can be good. Popeye wouldn’t do properly in an house or condominium as he does are likely to bark at sounds and folks outdoors. A brief stroll or jog and a few playtime with people or different canine all through the day can be ample for Popeye. He does fairly properly on leash, however additional coaching would assist him do even higher.

Popeye is MOSTLY housebroken. He’ll 100% provide you with cues when he must go and can go to the door that he is aware of will get him out to the yard to potty. For those who ignore him or should not fast sufficient, he will certainly pee and poop on the ground. He would require frequent potty breaks so somebody who’s dwelling with him usually or can take him to work or doggie daycare can be finest. Popeye can be choosy about the place he takes a poo. He won’t poop out on a stroll and can wait till he will get dwelling to his yard to poop. He additionally has his particular spots within the yard the place he likes to poop.

He enjoys himself in mirrors, cuddles and enjoying. He additionally REALLY likes chew toys (like Kongs) and tossing round stuffed toys. His absolute favorites treats are bananas and salmon treats.

Popeye is an absolute clown! He’s very a lot your typical “Frenchie”. He desires to ALWAYS be round people, and he LOVES a LOT!!! He does have his quirks, however then once more, who doesn’t. Whoever is blessed sufficient to name him theirs, will certainly get tons of lovin’! For those who really feel you possibly can present this good-looking boy with the management, endurance, and ongoing coaching he wants, please apply!