Meet CARE Pup Hooper: Smart, Friendly & Eager To Learn

Hooper is a smart, eager and outgoing young dog. He's currently living with a C.A.R.E. foster family, where he enjoys obedience training, playtime with the other resident dogs and plenty of cuddles.

Hooper says, "I’m a social pup who loves people and dogs. I’m polite with older dogs but am confident enough to let even a 100-lb Rottweiler pup know when he’s being too tough on me. I’ve got a bit of a rough-and-rowdy play style so I might be too active for a home with a submissive dog.

Hoops has a quiet side, too. "I’ll settle right down when you ask me to. I’m extra happy when I can cuddle next to you on the couch or lay at your feet when you’re using a computer. Manners-wise, I’m crate-trained and housebroken. I’m a smart youngster who already knows the command ‘sit’ by both verbal and hand cue, plus I know how to sit for my food bowl and treats. I’m also doing very well with loose-leash walking and eye contact games."

Here's a YouTube video link showing Hooper being trained during one of his walks.

HOOPER'S STATS:

• Pitbull terrier-mix, 6 months old, tan-and-white neutered male
• Large size / Hooper currently weighs 42 lbs. - we expect him to grow to about 65 lbs.
• Hooper would do best in a home with children over 10 and confident dog(s).
• Attendance in D.O.G. class is required.
• Hooper is housebroken.
• Hooper is neutered, microchipped and has had a full veterinary checkup and vaccines.

C.A.R.E. to Meet Hooper?

Please come to C.A.R.E., 2310 Oakton St., Evanston, to meet Hooper and speak to an adoption counselor. Adoption hours are Monday through Thursday, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon-3:30 p.m.

Visit C.A.R.E. online at care-evanston.org.

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