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She is potty trained and listens to all types of commands.  She will sit, stay, shake, speak, come, fetch, drop and play free dog.  She is 8 years old but still playful and loves going for long walks.  Her favorite toys are an old log in the yard, Frisbees, and to carry the sprinkler around the yard when it is on.  She loves to swim in lakes and listens pretty well when she is off of her lease.  Her down sides are that she has a little arthritis in her back left leg, she will occasionally pull a loaf of bread off the counter, she is not fond of her hair being brushed and will run away, and she can get an attitude when smaller dogs pick fights.  Her perfect home would be someone who can give her some one on one attention.  She loves all people but does want to have a master.  She overall is a wonderful loving playful dog. For more information, contact Nicole at <Nlileikis@go2uti.com>.

I am a female elkhound that was found as a stray.  I am being fostered in Ona, West Virginia. For more information, contact Little Victories at 304-743-5802 or littlevictoriesrescue@gmail.com.

A great dog needs a good home or temporary place to stay while we find him a home.  Name:  Baron Nicknames:  Bear, Babar Breed:  Norwegian Elkhound Weight:  45-50 lbs. Age: unknown (~ 3-7 years) Neutered Male Due to a move to a new home without a fenced in yard, along with the arrival of a newborn baby, Baron is looking for someone to take him in.  He is a great dog who will be greatly missed. :( Baron loves work and play, and thrives with consistent exercise and discipline.  He is a great companion for jogging, hiking, and other daily outdoor activities.  He loves to chase balls and small animals, so he would probably not be good around cats, other tiny pets and small children.  He really likes to be indoors with the rest of the pack for at least part of the day, and is good with other dogs, especially females.  Zuzu, his best friend, is a 25 lb. terrier mix, who he adores.  Because he is a Nordic breed, Baron likes to pull carts, bikes, etc. and carry stuff in his backpack.  Although he is also bred for hunting, he does not like loud noises like gunshots, fireworks, and thunder.  Baron has been trained to sit, lay down, stay, come, and walk on a leash.  With consistent training from his new owner he should be able to perform those commands.  He will lay down and wait until given the command that it is okay to eat his food and is also crate trained and does a few tricks. Baron is best with strangers if they are introduced gradually.  When we first got him he would nip at people who approached him in a forward manner.  We have really worked on his socialization and now he consistently greets newcomers without this behavior.  We are fairly certain that his former owner was abusive because of this behavior and his fear of any type of stick, be it one for fetch, hiking, or a broom handle.  We have diligently addressed these issues with the help of a professional dog trainer and feel like he deserves a home and a good life despite the scars left by this mistreatment.  We hope you will give him a chance to melt your heart as he has ours. Please give us a call and let us know if you feel like Baron might be a good match for your home. Thanks so much, Robin and Joby Kauffman (540) 365-2831 (276) 229-9309 Also, if you would like to talk to the trainer who has helped us with Baron, you can contact him at Ruff-n-Ready Dog training, 540-250-3966.  The trainer’s name is Gary Edmunds.