Adoptable LAPP Dogs

Memphis is a loving, cuddly 6 week old mixed breed pup that weighs 5 lbs. He is estimated to be around 40 lbs once he is full grown. Memphis is very curious and confident, and loves to investigate and explore new surroundings. He is an easy going, laid back pup that loves to spend time lounging around chewing on doggy bones. He's also very affectionate and could spend all day cuddling and snuggling if that's what his human wants to do. He is the most independent one out of his litter and is happy to self-entertain himself with his toys while his foster mom is working from home. He is very social when it comes to meeting new people, and he will give you sweet puppy kisses before snuggling up next to you for a belly rub and a nap. He's also very friendly with other dogs and loves them all - both big and small. He is quiet and is perfectly happy playing independently when his humans are busy or if the other dogs are napping. Memphis is a great match for someone who wants a pup that can acclimate easily into new environments and that will be happy to go along with any adventure as he grows older. Want a pup that is happy to lounge around cuddling on the couch and is also happy to go have some fun exploring nature? Well, Memphis is your guy.

Memphis is lower energy and is more on the laid back side. As he grows older, his energy level may increase slightly, but he's going to be a pretty easy going pup that won't require extensive energy burning activities multiple times per day. He will be always happy to go on walks and play with toys in the backyard, but he probably won't be a marathon runner with his stubby little legs and lazy boy demeanor. He loves having lots of toys to play with and would benefit from having a BarkBox subscription so he gets lots of new toys and chews to choose from. He is a big fan of stuffed animals that crinkle, but hasn't shown much interest in squeaky toys. He loves to dig through the doggy toy box finding different toys to play with and will keep himself busy playing while his foster mom works from home. Sometimes he even likes to come cuddle with her in her computer chair and stays extra quiet during her work meetings. This boy really loves food and treats, and a great way to keep him entertained is with mental stimulation games, like doggy puzzles, hide and seek treat toys, and treat dispensing games. Anything that involves food, Memphis is happy to partake in. If you're looking for a pup that you can take to all the dog-friendly activities around town and fun adventures in nature, Memphis will be great for that. He just will need to practice some leash walking skills first as he gets older. 

Memphis is kid friendly, cat friendly, and dog friendly. He loves dogs of all sizes and ages, and currently is in a foster home with dogs ranging in size from 7 lbs to 80 lbs, and from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. He is happy to cuddle up and play with other dogs, and is confident when he meets new dogs for the first time. As long as he continues having positive social interactions with dogs as he grows, he will be a great dog to be able to take on public outings. He would love to have another friendly, playful dog in his forever home to continue learning from as he grows up. He is young enough to integrate into a home with cats and would be happy to coexist with kitty friends in the home. It is recommended to do slow intros with cats that have not been around dogs before and to utilize baby gates to allow the kitty to have their personal space if needed. He would do well with kids of all ages, but because he is so small, interactions with younger toddlers and babies would need to be closely monitored for his safety. He loves to snuggle and cuddle, and really loves to be close to his people, so the more humans around to give him belly rubs and cuddles, the happier he will be. He is very gentle and loving with his humans, but he will go through the teething phase and be a baby shark for a short period, so providing him with lots of toys and chew bones is recommended during that time.

Memphis is kennel trained, and is still working on mastering potty training. He is too small to start leash training, so he will need his forever family to help him master this when he is in his forever home. He sleeps in a kennel/playpen set up at night and doesn't mind at all. He will put himself to bed when he is tired and doesn't make a peep all night. He is currently using potty pads inside and is transitioning outside in his foster's backyard to begin potty training now that he has received his second set of vaccinations. He has quickly picked up on going to the backdoor when he needs to potty and will use the potty pad by the door if his foster mom doesn't make it there quick enough to let him outside.  He would benefit from having someone home majority of the day or that can take him outside every couple of hours while he is still working on potty training. Memphis' ideal home environment would be a house with a fenced in backyard that he can run around and play in. He would do well in an apartment, townhouse or condo as long as he gets a few energy-burning exercise activities in each day and is taken out frequently for potty breaks. It is *not* recommended to take Memphis to dog parks for socialization, but instead doing doggy day care, individual play dates with other dogs, or just taking him out in public settings so he can learn to be neutral around other dogs walking by. 

 

*Memphis will be ready to head to his forever home after he turns 8 weeks old*