Yosef

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RAGOM fans let me introduce you to Mr. Yosef. Yosef was surrendered to a shelter in southern MN after his owner was no longer able to care for him and his brother. Yosef and his brother (Murphy 11-009) made their way from the shelter into RAGOM's care. Yosef is 2.5 years old. He was living his life outside until coming into RAGOM. Yosef has been to the vets and was brought up to date on vaccinations and was neutered. His only remaining issue is his ears. The insides of his ears look like cauliflower due to untreated ear infections. The good thing is Yosef is such a happy guy that just loves attention from humans that he does not even seem to mind the daily cleanings and ear drops.

Yosef is quickly learning the good life of living indoors in a comfy warm environment. FD must always go outside with him and the resident dogs otherwise Yosef will not do his business outside. He will just stand and paw at the patio door to be let back inside. I think he has learned to do his business outside. Last night he awoke me with a few whines and needed to go potty. Though I was not happy about the time of night I was happy that he did give a good signal to go outside.

Yosef is just now starting to engage in a game of chase in the back yard with the resident dogs. He will bark at Indy trying to entice her to run and then he quickly pursues her. In the house Yosef just loves to chew on marrow bones or nyla bones. He does not show any signs of aggression to the other dogs while he is enjoying these items. He has also destroyed several tennis balls. He does like to fetch the tennis balls or the bones that you throw. However he has not learned the "drop" command just yet.

Yosef has been here in my home since Monday night. Based on what I know so far this is what I think Yosef will need in his forever home:

• No small children. Yosef is a big boy (80 pounds or so). He tends to jump on me and likes to put his paws up on the counter-tops. We are working on redirecting these behaviors.
• Someone that is willing to help him learn some more manners. Obedience training would be strongly encouraged.
• Another dog to be his pal and show him the ropes. I will try and take him out solo to see if he would be okay alone.
• I will also try to see if he needs a physical fence or not. He seems to be very curious about what lies outside of the fence here in fostercare.

If you would like to know more about Yosef please contact your placement advisor.

XOXO

Yosef