Meet Hoppy! He is a 7 month old, 50lb lab mix. He was found abandoned in Mississippi in a drain pipe with his mama and sister Whispa.
Personality: Hoppy is an incredibly smart and calm puppy. He has the absolute best temperament and loves to be loved! Hoppy adores people and craves affection. He loves pets and cuddles! He is best friends with his sister (Whispa) and enjoys playing with other dogs as well. Hoppy is a water dog and he loves to splash and play in the water.
Training: Hoppy is still learning the ropes. He can sit and lay down, but he hasn’t quite mastered doing it on command yet. However, his intelligence and eagerness to please suggest that he will be easy to train in a calm environment.
Fun Fact: Hoppy is a food guru and loves to gobble down his meals. This boy loves to eat! He also has the cutest spots on the back of his paws.
Hoppy is ready to find his forever home where he can grow, learn, and give lots of love. If you’re looking for a sweet and energetic puppy who will be your loyal companion, Hoppy is the one for you!
Updates
This little chunk has been with us for a few weeks now and he’s settled in very nicely after a tough transition. When Hoppy first arrived in our home, he had a little bit of trouble with crate training. I believe that all of the drastic changes he endured in his first few months left him a little uncomfortable in his new surroundings. He had become very attached to his foster mom and initially did not want to be away from her. However, this little guy has adapted beautifully and his true adorable personality has been allowed to flourish!
Hoppy is doing so great with crate training, he will often go right into his crate and lay down without protest. He can spend a couple of hours there and will sleepily get up to greet me when I come home. This has been quite an accomplishment for Hoppy and a testament to his ability to adapt and overcome.
Now that Hoppy is settled, we are beginning to see such a wonderful temperament and sweet personality. Hoppy has easily become one of our family’s favorite fosters. It’s impossible not to love this sweet gentle boy. He just has the cutest little face and the sweetest little puppy eyes in the world. He is an A1 snuggle bug and will curl up next to anyone for a nice snooze. While Hoppy has some spurts of energy and loves to play with other dogs, for the most part he’s a pretty chill boy! When we go for walks, Hoppy will walk up to anyone he sees with a wagging tail. He has no fear of people and has yet to meet a stranger. People love meeting him, too! He has such a sweet, laid-back, and approachable spirit. He’s just too sweet not to fall in love with immediately. This boy has stolen so many hearts!
Hoppy is working on some normal manners-training, such as counter surfing, some potty training, and learning which toys are his to play with. He is honestly so smart, he’s already learned to sit and walk nicely on a leash. And with his impressive strides with crate training as well as potty training, we have no doubt that he will get there soon.
Hoppy is great with other dogs, people and kids. He is so adorable inside and out. He would make an incredible addition to many types of families. And with a little bit of love and patience through his transition, Hoppy is bound to be an amazing companion. Trust me when I say this little guy is special!
