Grover

Hi, my name is Grover. I am a 1-2 year boxer mix that weighs in at around 65 pounds. I am a big boy. I am looking for a special home. Foster mom says I need to work on training. I can get a little attitude sometimes. I like to be possessive of things, especially rawhides. Also, sometimes I decide I don’t want to do things I am told to. We are working on this and foster mom has laid down some rules for me to follow. Overall I am a good boy, but I will sometimes try to be the boss. Because of this foster mom says I need a dog savvy, adult only home. I would probably do best in a home with 1 to 2 people to keep consistent training. I do come with free training classes in Oswego that will be required with adoption. I also need surgery on my knee. We postponed this to focus on training first. Once I get adopted and go through my training class I will need to have my surgery. Rover Rescue will pay for this as long as it is done at one at one of our vets. Now that we got that out of the way let’s talk about my good features. I am super sweet. I love to snuggle and get pets. I do well at adoption events and love the attention. I do well in the car but do need a seat belt as I tend to try and roam. I do pull on leash, but foster mom got me something called a gentle leader. I don’t like it, but it does help with walking and so I don’t go nuts over other dogs. I am super food motivated so that will help with my training. I will go into my crate as long as I get treats. Sometimes I can get a little whiney in there. I love to play! I love toys and will hand them over for you to throw. We are working on something called “drop it.” My foster mom has also been using a flirt poke which is like a giant cat toy that I love to chase around! Sometimes I just get the zoomies in the backyard. I live with 2 dogs that are around 25 pounds. I have been good with them. The trainer said probably no dogs smaller than that. Also, no cats or other small critters in the house would be best. Sometimes I forget my size and get overbearing. I think I would do best with a playful female about my size. Sometimes I can get a little dominant so probably best if they are a little more submissive. I can sometimes be a little picky about my canine friends at adoption events. I am a work in progress and need to find some willing to continue working with me. Foster mom thinks I will be worth it. Are you the right person to give me a chance? If you would like to meet me, please call Annie at 815-685-0746. My adoption fee is $225. Adoption fee includes: - microchip - spay/neuter - age appropriate vaccinations: Bordetella, DH(L)PP, rabies - heartworm preventive & flea/tick preventive