More about Buck

Meet Uncle Buck!If you closed your eyes and pictured a dog named Buck, you’d see this guy. Just like hisnamesake, this 6-year-old Coonhound (60 lbs but thinks he is a small dog) is lovable,funny, and full of personality! Uncle Buck has the classic hound charm—friendly andready to make you smile. He’s past the puppy stage but still has plenty of energy forwalks, sniffing adventures, and playtime.Overall, he is a very easy-going fellow. Uncle Buck’s is content with a couple of goodwalks, a trip to the dog park, and some belly rubs. His two favorite evening activities aresupervising other people’s activities, or napping on a dog bed in the warmest corner.When he sees his food bowl being prepared, he even tippy-taps on his big coonhoundtoesies in gleeful anticipation.Buck’s family will need to show both strong leadership and loving kindness. He will needa few weeks to settle in. He does get grouchy when his comfort is disturbed. (Like beingasked to move late at night when he’s already settled in.) He is on anxiety meds to helphim with these challenges. With time and patience, he will surely improve. Once hesettles into his home, he will likely also take some time to warm up to male visitors,although just fine with men at the dog park, on walks, or at the brewery. He’s even beento a senior living center, where his new friends there all told him how handsome he is.His house manners are wonderful- he is extremely quiet and aware of boundaries. Herarely barks, but does freely emit dramatic groans, yawns, sighs, and otherunidentifiable honks and squeaks.Buck usually welcomes guests with affable charm, assuming they have arrivedexclusively just to admire him. (Buck LOVES to have his head and ears scratched.) Hemay need some grouch-management (a time out in his crate) with male visitors. (Thisdoes not, for whatever reason, apply when he’s out on the town, just at home.)Buck ignores cats. His top priority is his own comfort – you need to show him that hegets his meals on time, a few leg-stretches (walks or hanging out in the yard) each day,and most of all: where he can enjoy uninterrupted naps, he will genially fit into anyhousehold.Although he’s mellow to the core, he really does value a good walk. Buck loves beingout in the neighborhood, tail wagging, looking for pets from anyone willing to have theirheart melted. He is an explorer at heart, and loves walking through tall grass, fields, andyards where he can. He will try to visit random houses on any walk. He will stand on topof the picnic tables at the dog park. He’s getting used to city sidewalks and learning fastthere is still lots to see! He loves car rides and will wait patiently by the car even if thereis no indication that he’s going anywhere.His demeanor is happy and calm, and he gets along great with dogs, cats, and kids. Heis gentle with shy dogs and a solid match for the playful, boisterous ones. He is afantastic dog to take to a brewery, patio, or dog park. Basically, Uncle Buck is all theperks of a great dog, with almost none of the hard work.If you’re looking for a loyal, goofy, and affectionate companion, Uncle Buck is your guy! If you have previously applied with us please email [email protected] to reactivate your application with new interest.All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption. We accept Credit cards, Debit cards as well as cash. At this time we do not accept checks.   Our Adoption fees for all animals cover required vetting: which includes, Rabies, Distemper Vaccine Series, Bordetella, Deworming, Heartworm Test as age appropriate, Spay or Neuter and Microchip and registration. Adoption Fees are Non Negotialble. All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption.