Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more information about him.
Nov. update Little Benny is taking treats out of my hand now. He is still a bit scared but comes closer to me all the time. He eats in the kitchen with me standing there...but will run out with any sudden movement. He is doing great with housetraining, still a couple accidents, however the boys will mark at times. If you clap your hands and get their attention they will stop. He has a silly game he plays every morning. He runs out the door when we get up...and runs back and forth a few ft and barks....watching me the whole time. I play I am going to chase him and he thinks that's great. He still runs if you try to pick him up, however now he jumps on a chair and waits for you. Once he is sitting with you he will sit there but is somewhat frozen until he relaxes. He loves his walks and we actually all walk off leash in the woods. Benny, Opie and Zoey just follow along behind me and the other dogs like little ducks. They are all very sweet boys. They will need a fenced in yd and small children may scare them. There is definite progress but they boys will need alot of time, patience and love. CONTACT ALTNURS@AOL.COM by email Benny is being fostered in PA approx 20 mi North of York.
Benny is the shyest and most scared of the 3 Bichons. These boys were used as breeders and have not had much human contact. Benny will run when you approach him. He is venturing out of his crate which is always open and the ex pen to check out the house. If he sees a person he will run. He has not taken treats out of my hand yet...as Opie and Rollie do. He gets along great with other dogs. He does very well with housetraining as long as he is taken out frequently.. A fenced in yd is required and no young children in the home. He will need lots of time, attention and patience to learn to trust humans.
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A veterinarian has determined the sterilization procedure would harm the intact dog.
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**PA Kennel License: 05845
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