WELCOME TO CAMP COCKER RESCUE COCO!

Meet FREEDOM FLYER COCO - one of the eleven Cocker Spaniels who were rescued from a puppy mill. .

Camp Cocker Rescue was contacted by KDS, a rescue organization in South Korea, asking us if we might be able to take eleven cocker spaniels that they rescued from a puppy mill closure. There were twenty seven dogs in total, and we of course said YES!

These dogs were living in cruel conditions and sadly, the breeder had debarked them all. 💔💔💔

Coco arrived in Los Angeles with her tail wagging non-stop! She is estimated to be about 5-8 years old, is spayed, vaccinated, and weighs 26 pounds.

Her rescuers describe her as sweet & loving, friendly with dogs & people, and with a moderate energy level.

LATEST UPDATE FROM COCO’S FOSTER FAMILY:

Coco is learning everything "new" very easily. She sits when we put her snood on. She doesn't go after the other dog’s food, she hops like Tigger until her’s comes. She sits when we feed her. She's learned quickly that she gets a treat when we say "good girl" and may or may not know that is related to outdoor potties.

The potty training is probably taking a normal amount of time for a puppy-mill dog - considering peeing and pooping in her space for eight years is not "new." It’s what she knows. 

She's pooping outdoors about five times a day, maybe once or zero times indoors, depending upon the day. 

She pees a lot outdoors, and a lot indoors. We wouldn't describe her as "holding it" outside, but she is much more inclined to pee on the back patio than she is on walks. She does pee on walks - just not as much as on the patio. She’s still at the point, though, that when we get back from a walk, she nearly always pees in her diaper as soon as she gets to the carpet. 

We often close off the carpeted area for a “no-diaper” period - with the back door open, as the kitchen and office aren't carpeted. Yesterday she peed three or four times on the floor there, but many more times outside.

Last night she had a bath and she's been Velcro'd to me all day today. Mostly dry diapers. Peeing and pooping outside.

I think she will understand potty training more quickly with her forever home, but I also think she will get better in time while she is here.

Coco is a very good girl. We love her very much.

3/19/23 UPDATE FROM COCO’S FOSTER FAMILY:

- Coco is progressing with potty training, She still wears diaper indoors, but is getting better at going outdoors to potty.
- She has healthy stools.
- She walks well on leash.
- Coco is very curious when on walks - about things like guys working on a house, a dog in a backyard barking, a garbage truck driving by. She stops to see what’s going on, looks & smells to investigate - but doesn’t react.
- Coco’s foster mom feels that this is a good sign of Coco’s intelligence & curiosity - her ability to determine what's safe vs not safe, and her ability to progress through training.
- Coco is very affectionate and follows her family around the house - wanting to be with them all the time.
- She’s very playful - loves squeaky toys and balls of all sizes. She fetches and returns balls (and toys) when they’re thrown for her.
- Coco sleeps quietly through the night in her favorite bed, with no potty needs.

Coco’s caregivers have had this to say about her:

• Likes - Coco likes toys, is curious about the outdoors, loves people, & loves to snuggle! She a very friendly girl. She also does well around cats, kids, etc.

• Food - She’s very food motivated. She always has a great appetite, and loves her kibble. No food or toy guarding.

• Potty training - Coco isn’t potty trained yet. When she first arrived she seemed familiar with going potty inside the house or on the concrete. She was not familiar with grass but since she’s been with me I take her out regularly to potty in grassy areas, and she’s becoming more comfortable with that experience.

• Leash - Coco does well while being on the leash. She is not leash reactive.

Coco is being cared for in Central California.

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*** COCO HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!! ***