I HAVE BEEN ADOPTED! ~Mugsy~English Bulldog Available for Adoption in Illinois

MamaAndi

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Mugsy is the cutest little 3-year-old guy!! He loves car rides, has a lot of energy and wants to explore everything! His favorite treat is a Kong full of peanut butter and he loves playing fetch and being chased by the tickle monster. But after a rambunctious 30 minutes of play he'll surely be ready to cuddle up on the couch with you and watch your favorite show.

Mugsy needs a family that would be willing to work with him on his bite reflex. In return, they will receive the most snuggly cuddles in the world. 95% of the time Mugsy is the sweetest, happy-go-lucky goofball in the world. Due to bad experiences in his past and lack of proper training, Mugsy never learned that nipping at people was something he shouldn't do. Actions such as preventing him from running out the door, or grabbing hold of his collar for any reason when he's not expecting it might get you a nip. His nip is like the feeling one might get from a hard pinch. Sure, it doesn’t feel good, but no broken skin or bruises result. Mugsy’s just trying to say, "Hey, I don’t like what you're doing." Due to this reflex, Mugsy’s forever family would not include children (not even as visitors) or small animals.

Luckily, Mugsy is super excited about learning new tricks! His foster mom has taught him to go to his spot, sit, and stay as she leaves for work in the morning. She now leaves the house every morning nip-free. His foster mom has also seen improvement when she practices grabbing his collar during playtime, to get him used to the feeling while he is otherwise occupied. In consultation with a trainer, we've learned that lots of training (whether relevant to his nipping or not) will go a long way towards building Mugsy's confidence in himself to better trust and bond with his new family.

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HOW TO ADOPT:

Please view the adoption process and fill out an application at their website ---> adoptabull.org

To view more available English Bulldogs from this rescue, click this link ---> adoptaBull English Bulldog Rescue

Please let them know you found them on English Bulldog News! :up:
 

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