Hey there! My name is JR. I’m a 5 year old male buff and white cocker spaniel, about 25 lbs. I was rescued by Gulf Coast Cocker Spaniel Rescue on the day I was scheduled to be put to sleep. It wasn’t a good time in my life. I had been hit by a car just before I was rescued but luckily I wasn’t severely injured. GCCSR took me in and gave me a second chance at life.

I have been away at doggie boot camp learning some good manners from the best trainer ever. She will tell you that I’m very good at lots of things – sit, stay, down, leave it, drop it, coming when called, playing ball, going in my crate when told, and I’m housebroken. I have learned to get along with other dogs though I like to make a racket just to test them out when I first meet them. I guess I want to make them think that I am in charge but I have been known to back down. If the dog reacts to my challenge, it could end up in a skirmish. We’re working on that. I do bark at cars & strangers until I get close enough to smell them & know that they are not a threat to me. Although I am working hard at conquering my socialization and behavioral issues, for the time being I need to be in a home without small children.

I’m embarrassed to say I sleep with my favorite toy, a squeaky basketball. I will bark until you put it in with me for the night. In general, I’m pretty vocal when I play. Sometimes my trainer calls me Grumpy because of my growls and grunts. She says I do extremely well inside the house. It’s just when I am taken out in public that I need to keep working on my social skills.

Did I mention that I have my own fan club on Facebook? I’m somewhat of a celebrity to those who follow GCCSR’s Facebook page. They all got quite a kick out of stories of my antics before I went into boot camp. Everybody loves me! How could they not? I’m an adorable scamp! Just look at my face!

I have my paws crossed for just the right human who will have the time and patience to continue to help me learn my manners. I do so want to be a good boy so I can have a happy, safe and loving forever home of my own.

JR is heartworm negative, up-to-date on his shots, and is neutered and microchipped. He is ready for adoption now. If his story and the look in his eyes move you to think he could be the dog you have been looking for, please click on the Adoption Application link above, and submit the completed form. JR is eager to meet you!