| Please keep in mind also, that an overly-bold dog living on the streets would not last long. My experience with dogs rescued from the streets is that they are a bit cautious and rightly so. All territory belongs (or appears so to them) to someone else. It would be a very foolish street dog to be too bold. Might write the end to their little lives! They are often very sweet dogs and eager to please.
Teach him a couple of parlor tricks (shaking hands is always a good one). That helps to charm the potential adopter and gives him an entre. A nicely mannered dog with a trick or two wins hearts. My friend in Fla, had a charming street boy that she did keep for a while, doing all of the above and training and socializing but oh, my he did get a good home in the long run. (took a bit of time).
Good luck, |