Buddy's history;

Buddy is  a 3 1/2 year old  neutered Basset hound who  came to GGBR several months ago after having being with his surrrendering owner only three months. That owner surrendered him because while Buddy got along well with the male owner, he scared the female owner because of his growling when he was sleeping. When he first came into GGBR, he was placed with foster family who were experienced in caring for dogs had behavioral issues. When it seemed that a good match in an adoptive home was found, Buddy moved to that home in November. . Shortly thereafter, he began showing resource guarding behavior with regard to food, furniture, and his favorite locations in the home. He nipped at the female adoptive parent but his ornery behavior was not as prevalent when the male adopter was home with Buddy. He was placed back into his experienced foster home and then there was an incident wherein he bit and broke the skin on the foster parents' mother's hand. Remains in the foster home to date. 
 




He is a happy basset usually showing  a good dispostion. He gets along well with  other dogs in the home as well as with dogs while on walks. He is generaly friendly toward people and loves attention most of the time. After being in his short term home for a while, he developed a pattern of growling when he was laying down. This frightened one of the persons in the home, and thus Buddy needed to be rehomed and came into GGBR.. The primary owner did not feel the growling was a concerning issue, and found ways to give Buddy space if he did not want to be disturbed.  Buddy can be  a silly dude, a funny vocal hound. He is a cuddler, but also a busy, active boy!

Buddy needs an owner who can set boundaries for him. He was placed in a GGBR adoptive home but that failed when he became ornery with the female adopter. Give Buddy an inch and he'll take a mile. Buddy does great with kids, but can sometimes be a little pushy and play rough, so young kids under 8 probably aren't recommended. Buddy is really good with other dogs, loves to play, but gets vocal when he's sleeping and isn't in the mood to play, so he requires a respectful doggie companion. Buddy can be possessive of food, his or another pet's, so must be fed separately from other pets in the home. He ignores kitties for the most part.