MEET BABY BOY! HI!!! I'm Baby Boy! As you can imagine, even before my name stuck, Grandma often gave me kisses while I was sitting in her lap, calling me "her baby boy." Oh, how I loved that. I loved her, loved getting her lovings & honestly, I just LOVE to be loved. If I could attach myself to my person, I would. And when I'm REALLY excited to see you, I have the most adorable, toothy little grin! Yep, I actually SMILE at you. How's THAT for a welcome-home greeting?! That being said, I absolutely HATE being in a crate & am not a fan of you leaving. I will bark, yip & let everyone know how much I don't like it, either! So an apartment, condo or townhome-style home wouldn't be ideal, as your neighbors may not appreciate my rather vocal opinions. Now, to be fair, I've had to spend a LOT of time in a crate while recovering from surgery. Foster Mom isn't sure how vocal I'd be if I weren't confined, but I still need some work with housetraining, so having complete freedom isn't quite an option yet. I'm a 6-year-old, 15-pound Poodle mix. A little stockier than your typical Poodle, but that just means there's more of me to love! For most of my life, I shared a home with a whole bunch of other dogs. We didn't get to experience things like leash walks, meeting new people or exploring new places, but one thing we DID know was love. Grandma made sure of that. And if there's one thing I learned really well, it's how wonderful it feels to be curled up next to someone who loves you. Foster Mom was told I'm a "true sweetheart who wants nothing more than to attach himself to your side at all times." Yep. That pretty much sums me up! I'm vaccinated, heartworm negative, neutered, microchipped & on heartworm prevention. My brother Naga & I also had perianal hernias that required surgery. Both repairs were more extensive than expected, as our bladders & prostates were inside the hernias. Thankfully, we're healing nicely! Foster Mom adds warm water & a dollop of pumpkin to our kibble to make everything nice & soft so we don't have to strain while healing. Our biggest challenge? Keeping me OFF the couch! It's my favorite place, whether you're sitting there or not. I even staged a little crate rebellion and managed to reopen my incision, which meant another trip to the vet for stitches. Apparently, that was NOT part of my recovery plan. I'm doing better now, but Foster Mom says I really need to work on following doctor's orders. Here's where YOU come in. Will you help me become a more confident Adventure Buddy? My housetraining is coming along pretty darn well, especially compared to some of the other boys! Foster Mom plays the "check your pants" game. Clean pants? Treat! Potty in the yard? Treat & a "good potty!" Wait patiently while she puts everyone's pants back on? Another treat. I almost always get treats! Consistency is key, and with more one-on-one attention, I think I'll do even better. I'll also need help with leash training. I'm getting comfortable having one attached, but the big world outside is still a little scary. I could be a flight risk while learning, so a securely fenced yard is required while I build confidence, learn leash skills & bond with my person. I really like being with you (& treats!), so I feel like once we connect, if you go slow, at my pace & avoid crazy busy places at first, I'll do well with this. You & I working together on this - oh, the bond we'll have! Personally, after living with so many dogs, I think I'd really like to have someone all to myself. It's not that I don't get along with other dogs. I do! But WOW - how wonderful would it be to get all the lovings, all the adventures & all the attention? That sounds beautiful. Or maybe you have another pup who doesn't mind letting ME have all the lovings. Perhaps your furbaby is more independent, but YOU want a love bug? HI!! I'M YOUR GUY er BABY BOY!! And as much as I LOVE being with my person, I also need to learn that it's okay when we're not glued together. Building independence, socialization, enrichment & taking little adventures at my own pace will help me become a more confident guy. I'll need someone patient who understands that learning to be comfortable alone doesn't happen overnight. Cats? Dunno! We don't have any test kitties here. Kids? Older, respectful ones would be lovely. Elementary-aged kids could work, too, as long as YOU make sure I'm respected. No lying on me or pulling my ears or tail, please! I'm a pretty amazing little love sponge who would love nothing more than to spend my days loving someone who loves me just as much. Adoption Requirements: Applicants must live within 150 miles of Jacksonville, FL. All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations & receiving consistent heartworm prevention. A solid veterinary reference with an established history of routine care, including proof of heartworm prevention, is required. Home check required. Apply: https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/PPFL-A-4080