🐾 Meet Arthur! 🐾

Arthur is an adorable 18–19 week old Basset Hound mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He weighs about 24–25 lbs, is neutered, and is doing wonderfully with his house training only a couple of accidents on a pee pad when he first arrived. He’s a smart little guy who is learning quickly every day!

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Social Life Arthur has met children around 8 years and older and is very friendly, but he can become overwhelmed when there are multiple children interacting with him at once. Because of this, we feel he would do best in a home with older children or a quieter household. On walks, Arthur loves greeting people and taking in the world around him. He can be a bit slow and cautious when meeting new dogs, but once comfortable, he’s happy to share sniffs and tail wags. He especially enjoys sitting and watching the action whether it’s soccer games, joggers, or neighborhood activities. ⚽🏃‍♂️

🐱 Other Animals Arthur has been introduced to a cat and is very curious, though the cat prefers to keep a respectful distance. With proper introductions and supervision, he may do well in a home with a confident cat.

🍖 Training & Behavior Arthur has shown some food and toy guarding behaviors, which are currently mild and manageable with structure and routine. He does best when given space while eating, as he tends to eat quickly. He has only shown toy guarding once with a high-value chew, offering a low warning growl without escalation. Arthur is very food and treat motivated, which makes training a great opportunity for bonding and learning. He is currently practicing the cue “Out” and is doing well trading items for treats.

At times, Arthur can become overstimulated or frustrated, which may lead to nipping behavior. His fosters have been working on redirecting him with toys and giving him short breaks to help him settle. Continued positive reinforcement training will be important to help him build confidence and learn appropriate coping skills as he grows.

🏡 Daily Life

Crate trained for nighttime 🌙

Tolerates the crate during the day when needed

Loves being outdoors and exploring all the sights (and tastes!) of nature 🌿

Learning to play fetch and bring the ball back 🎾

Enjoys routine, structure, and plenty of enrichment

💛 Personality
Arthur is a super sweet, affectionate puppy who loves to cuddle. His favorite place is right beside you on the couch, snoring away with his legs in the air and his tummy exposed. He truly wants to be part of a family and will thrive with patient guidance, consistency, and love.

Arthur is still a young puppy with lots of learning ahead of him, but with the right home committed to ongoing training and support, he has all the potential to grow into a wonderful companion.

‼️Arthur has demonstrated some resource guarding behaviors related to food, treats, and toys. These behaviors are manageable but will require continued guidance and consistency. The adopter acknowledges and understands that ongoing training will be necessary and agrees to follow up with a qualified positive reinforcement trainer to help Arthur develop safe and appropriate behaviors. Success will depend on working together as a family to support Arthur as he learns and grows.‼️

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‼️ ⚠️Please Read Our Disclaimer⚠️‼️
We only adopt to force free homes, the adoptive family must continue force free practices (check out our pinned posts on Facebook for further information) after adoption.
☎️We are volunteer based and although we would love to respond to all the applicants, we can only contact the application we want to move forward with.
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💲Adoption Fee: $575
(Includes microchip, neuter/spay, vaccines and deworming).

If you're interested in applying, please complete the form "Adoption Application " at:

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