Age & Sex: 1 yr. old Male	UTD: Yes
Weight:  52.7 lbs.	Other Dogs: Yes     Cats: No
Color:  Flashy Fawn	Children: Under 5: Yes
Ears: Natural	Children Over 5:  Yes
Tail: Docked	Professional Training Required: Yes
Neutered: Yes	Microchipped: No
Owner Surrender	Location: Corning/Elmira, NY
Adoption Donation $300

 

3/31/06 - Roscoe is pending adoption.

3/30/06 - Roscoe is doing wonderfully. He knows basic commands such as come, sit, stay, heel. Put that into practice with simple leadership and exercise and you have the prefect pup. Have I mentioned before how beautiful he is. I love that tri colored face of his. He looks like a masked bandit with the black surrounding his eyes. Pictures just don't do him justice. He is a perfect example of a boxer. The way he stands, holds his head high and proud during walks. He loves everyone, gets along very well with children and dogs. He's crate trained and housebroken, And he loves to give sloppy kisses. What more could you possibly ask for. He is still waiting for his forever home. Hopefully he won't
have to wait long. He would make the perfect addition to any home. By the way again, did I mention that the excited puddles are a thing of the past.

3/26/06 - Roscoe continues to amaze me each day with his blossoming personality. He is an absolute sweetheart. He's also got to be one of the loyalist dogs I've met. He always wants to know where we are. Always laying at our feet, no matter where we are. He's not a big furniture dog. He's just as happy to rest his head on your feet.
He has crate time down pat. As soon as he sees a treat in my hand he goes in the crate on his own with no fuss or whining. He also has the routine for walks down. He sees me get the leash and calmly sits by the door while I hook it on his collar.
Roscoe has a bark that cracks me up every time I hear it. He sounds like a hound dog with that long bellow. He is much better when company comes. He does still bark to let me know someone is here, but he's all wiggles when they come in the door (no more puddles).
Don't miss out on what this wonderful, loving, playful pup has to offer. He is a real gem just waiting for someone to call his own.

3/23/06 - Roscoe went for his well check up today. He was absolutely perfect. The vet was backed up and very busy so we waited awhile. Roscoe was very patient and well behaved. I had to keep looking to make sure it was him. Everyone in the waiting room complemented me on his behavior and his beauty. My vet was smitten with him. Roscoe decided his face needed cleaning and made sure he did not miss a spot. He was very friendly with everyone in the waiting room, no shyness at all (and no peeing). You better hurry and get your applications in. This pretty baby won't be here long.

3/22/06 - Hi again. There have been some inquiries about Roscoe already so I wanted to keep everyone updated with his training. I want to stress that it is important that his training continue upon adoption. He is making great improvements and will continue to improve with continued training. When Roscoe first came to us he was so excited all the time we couldn't touch him without him bouncing and wiggling and yes, peeing. I am happy to report my husband was able to wrap his arms around Roscoe's neck for a hug last night which he accepted calmly and without peeing. He's getting better about not bolting out the front door. Were still working on the car door. He goes into his crate with little or no coaxing, and hardly whines at all. He doesn't look at my toddler like a plaything anymore. He sat still yesterday and allowed him to crawl all over him. I found out Roscoe probably would not be good with cats as he views anything his size or smaller as boxing partners. He actually obsessively chased my friends cat all over the house. But for the most part, he is making great improvements. He is very smart and very willing to please.

3/21/06 - Roscoe continues to make progress with his training. He loves his walks and is a big mush when he settles down long enough to receive attention. He definitely loves to play, which all comes along with a pup. I am learning if he goes out to the bathroom often, like every hour, it reduces the excitement puddles. Although he does still pee a little in his crate in the mornings and when we come home. Hopefully this is something he will outgrow. He sleeps all night in the crate without making a peep and he continues to do well with the other dogs.
Roscoe has developed a problem with trying to bolt out the door whenever it is opened, this goes for the house and the car. I'm thinking it is because he thinks he has to be with us at all times. Every time my husband or I move from one spot to another anywhere in the house Roscoe comes out of nowhere and appears at our side. He needs and wants to be with his people at all times. He will definitely make someone a lifelong, devoted best friend that would love to be included in everything you do, and when you come home after a day of exercise he would love to just lay at your feet and take a nice long nap. 

3/20/06 - Roscoe is behaving much better.  This pup is very smart and eager to please. Going for a few power walks a day, away from the chaos of three kids and four dogs is the key to getting his mind into a more calm state so he can focus on who is boss and doing what he's told. He's still a pup and can't be expected to behave perfectly all the time, but he's a ton calmer now then three days ago. He does get overly excited in the mornings and upon our arrival home and leaks in his crate and all the way to the door to go out, but were working on that.
We had some company this afternoon and Roscoe's reaction to company is going to need some work.  Standing at my side, he puffed his chest all out and with hair standing on the back of his neck took that boxer stance and bellowed at the people. As beautiful as he was it was unwanted behavior. He did respond very well to my grabbing his leash and taking control of the situation. Although it took him a minute to warm up to them, (he was in no way showing aggression, just shying away from them) he eventually did. Then he rolled on to his back for them to rub his belly. I don't believe for one minute he would of hurt them. I think he was just letting them know he believes this is his house and I was his person.
My husband is falling in love with this guy. He is so funny to watch play with my boxer. He does the bunny hop after toys, tilts his head sideways at strange noises, and had a ball tonight helping me give my toddler a bath. He gets along wonderful with all my dogs, No food aggression, no toy aggression, and just wants to be with us all the time. He's very interested in what my toddler is doing at all times, and getting much better at being more gentle with him. He really is a great boy. Keeping watching for better pictures. Were still working on that.

3/19/06 - I would like to introduce Roscoe to everyone. He arrived at my home on Saturday. Where do I start. He is first off quite the looker. And has a personality to boot. He is very sweet and seems to love everyone and everything he meets. Roscoe does have a little excitement problem. He piddles on the floor when overly excited. He also definitely has a puppy's playfulness. I talked with BAR'S trainer this morning on how to help Roscoe with his excitement problem. I learned a ton of interesting things I never knew before. I will definitely be putting Roscoe's training into motion ASAP. (Thanks Kim). I think with proper consistent training Roscoe will make a wonderful pet. He already wants to know where I am at all times. He lays at my feet when he takes a breather. He listens pretty well when I say his name. I put him in a time out last night in his crate and he didn't give me any trouble. He pulls on his leash a bit but we will work on that also. He sleeps quietly all night in his crate. He whines at first but settles down pretty quick. Because Roscoe is such an excitable pup a home with no small children is probably best. If his new owners keep up his training and always keep him under control then he would be fine with small kids.
I will keep you all updated on Roscoe's training progress, and when I can get him to sit still and pay attention long enough I will take better pictures. Get your applications in fast, I don't think this beautiful boy will last long.

3/18/06 - Well everyone, Roscoe is here safe and sound. What a long trip for him. But it didn't seem to tire him out in the least. Peg hit the nail on the head when she described him as a wild child. He is definitely all puppy. But I do have to say he is very beautiful and very curious. He's not liking the crate at the moment. He wants OUT to play with all those new playmates. Maybe in the morning we'll try. He's gotta be stressed after such a long day. To much to soon may not be a good thing. My boxer girl isn't helping though. She's lying in front of the crate trying to figure out how to break him free. It's quite cute. Will post more to the website tomorrow.