More about Hampton

A FUN, BUSY & CURIOUS FELLOW:  Approx. 3 years old / Approx. 31 lbs. Hi, my name is Hampton!  I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control, & as much as I love the volunteers, I yearn for a family of my very own, that I can have fun & be active with!  I spent some time in the prison/foster training program off-site & learned a lot! I was adopted for a few weeks, but that home didn’t work out, so I’m back with MM looking for my family.  While I wait, I’m in a great foster home! • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I met other dogs at Mostly Mutts as well as in the prison/foster training program, & liked them, but I do guard my food & squeaky toys, so food, treats, & squeaky toys should be handled separately.  My foster has successfully managed this behavior in the home, so please just ask about this!  / Cats unknown, but make sure food & squeaky toys are not in play. / I met some nice kids around 10 years old at Mostly Mutts & did well with them, without any food or toys around.  Older children 15+ who understand my need for space when I am eating would be the best fit – of course, let’s meet! • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  I’m a curious & playful guy who has a very lively personality!  As affectionate as I am handsome, I have energy to spare & a big heart to share. In my foster home, I love relaxing on the couch & enjoying ear scratches from my foster dad, with plenty of happy tail wags to show my appreciation.  I should not live in an apartment environment, as there can be too much stimulation with so many people living in close proximity.  In my previous home, I did guard my mom & there was an incident shortly after I was adopted, where a stranger entered my new home & I bit them after they bent down to pet me.  In my foster home, I’ve had positive introductions with 8+ new people both at home & out on walks, & I’m eager to meet new friends.  My foster is also helping me work on being less mouthy when I get excited meeting new people & she’d be happy to show you how to maintain my good manners in my furever home. / My energy level is 6-8, so I need my family to give me regular exercise & stimulation (like a peanut butter kong or treat puzzle), so that I can be the best, calmest version of myself! • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  I’m a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts University training program so I’ve learned the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’ & ‘place’ commands. I also use proper door etiquette & have good leash manners as well as accept nice strangers without jumping.  I’ve made great progress with my trainer in the prison/foster program on my food & squeaky toy guarding & even learned to trade a toy for a treat, but it’s still something to be mindful of - so please ask for more details.  My guarding tendencies are exacerbated by the busy shelter environment & my training to avoid guarding behaviors has been maintained in my foster home.  My trainer will be happy to share tips to support my continued progress with guarding in my new home.  I can be playfully mouthy, & once when it was very loud & busy at the shelter, I got a bit riled up & my teeth made contact with my walker.  It also happened on a walk.  My trainer can show you how to help with this.  Mostly Mutts offers free lifetime training classes for all their adopted dogs, so let’s continue my training together. / My crate manners are good at Mostly Mutts.  In my foster home, I sleep in there all night without making a peep. / My potty habits have been good on the shelter schedule as well as in my foster home, where I let my foster know when I need to go out, so hopefully that will be the case in my new home, too. • LIKES/DISLIKES:  I LOVE people, going for long hikes with the volunteers, & the car rides on the way!  One of my favorite places though is your lap, where I’ll happily hop up when invited.  I have mastered the game of fetch & I have been trained to play with two tennis balls – dropping one on command for another to be thrown.  Belly rubs?  Don’t even get me started - they’re my favorite, & I’ll flop right over to show you where to start.  I’m always ready for action, whether it’s a game of fetch, a walk, or just running off energy with you in the yard & then sitting in the shade.  Life’s a blast, & I’m here to make every moment fun! / As stated, I do NOT like anyone touching my food during mealtimes, so a bit of privacy while I’m dining, please.  ‘Party of one’.  Otherwise, I’m sure I would not be happy if I did not get enough love, attention, exercise & training. • MEDICAL:  I'm current on annual vaccinations, micro-chipped & neutered.  I’ve started 2 medications called Fluoxetine & Trazodone to help with shelter stress.  I think I’ll be able to wean off of these once I’ve settled in my new home.  I am looking for a loving home where I will be a cherished member of the family!  My adoption fee is $299.00, & I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.