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American Eskimo Dog (short coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Baby : : Small
Learn more about the American Eskimo Dog.
Contact Bandit of ME's Caretaker/Foster Directly: Cindy (peskie_eskies@hughes.net)
Deaf, unknown reason as ear canals are present
UPDATED August 2nd Bandit's forever home must have a companion dog although not another puppy. It's important he learns a lot of his natural canine skills from an older dog. Bandit is crate trained. Bandit is deaf. The vet checked and the ear canals are present and undamaged. I had a deaf dog for many years and deafness will not hinder Bandit's quality of life. Bandit is so attuned to his surroundings people I have introduced him to have no idea he cannot hear. I''m teaching him basic hand signals for "come", "bed", "no" and smiling for "Good Boy". Think of a two legged toddler - the signals must be clear and easy to remember. He is very attentive to what I am doing and picks up cues for what we're doing next. On leash he trots right along occasionally checking my expression for "how goes it?" He's a doll. Bandit is a slim mini who was abandoned in a parking lot. He is the friendliest little guy who loves people and dogs. He fit right in with his three Eskie hosts (and now another foster brother) and loves chasing and being chased by the bigger Eskies. He does not have the personaliity to be carried around as an arm charm. He needs stimulation and four legged companionship. Another companion dog would be perfect for him. Running and wrestling are two of his favorite pastimes. Dirt is optional. Change: Bandit's coat is much healthier now and it sheds dirt. He is on high quality puppy food with NO store bought treats. Simmered chicken pieces are his treat. Bandit is eating a combination of Merrick Puppy Plate and Blue kibble puppy food. Change: Bandit is fully housebroken now. As I suspected part of his urgency and lack of control was a previously very poor diet. I highly recommend he stay on his current diet at his forever home. Bandit has never marked in the house. He may need a little patience after moving to his forever home - small mistakes can happen.Children: Untested but at his size respectful 10 year olds and up would probably be fine. Change: Cats. Is he cat friendly? No. Bandit is cat curious and puppy hyper introducing himself. He got roundly smacked by my cat Kizzy and promptly backed away for a few seconds. He's more curious than smart about not annoying the cat. Time and patience will train Bandit to respect the always superior feline. Quirks: Upon seeing his reflection Bandit assumes it's another dog and barks, lunges, runs away, in quite the state of what to do. He is not the least bit aggressive but really wants the "other dog" to come and play. Immediate Need: Bandit still puppy mouths. This MUST be stopped before he gets any older. It can be hard to discipline a tiny, cute dog but here Bandit is learning not to mouth and not to jump on me. Continued lessons will only enhance his adult life.
More about Bandit of MEGood with Dogs, Good with Cats Special Needs: Deaf Whenever possible Eskie Rescuers United tries to adopt out its dogs locally (or at least to adopters in adjoining states to where I'm being fostered). Please note that ERU processes LOCAL adoption applications before considering those from out of state. Other Pictures of Bandit of ME (click to see larger version):
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