Nelson is a friendly, loyal 3-year old male, neutered English Setter. He is a velcro dog that will bond strongly with his primary caregiver. He enjoys the company of other dogs and likes to play with other dogs.  He is house-trained and crate-trained. His energy level is typical of his breed, and he requires a 6’ securely fenced yard to run and explore. Nelson is not a candidate for a home with children under 13. He has not been tested around cats. 

Nelson will self-exercise in his yard, exploring the perimeter and looking for birds. He is happiest outside with his human watching him and he loves to play fetch and go for walks. Nelson is very vocal when he is excited and his play style with other dogs is rough. An ideal doggy companion for him will not be intimidated by a noisy chase and wrestling session. Nelson would like a family that will allow him to snuggle with them on the furniture. 

Nelson is very well behaved, but he is working on leash manners and not jumping up when he is excited. He is a fast eater and uses a slow-feeder bowl for meals. Nelson will grab treats and food so caution should be used to make sure he is not eating anything he shouldn’t. Typical for an English Setter, Nelson is an escape artist and will take advantage of open doors and gates to take off on an unsupervised run! His future family should take precautions with doors in order to keep him safe. 

Nelson is currently being fostered near Austin, TX and is current on all of his vaccinations.