I am looking for Albies Forever Home , he could live with a dog/dogs as he is great with all dogs.

He does grumble when unsure but thats as far as it has gone in his foster home.

His previous owner said he had grumbled at strange unknown men who came to his home until he got to know them.

His owners felt like he was protecting them and the home as this never happened when he was away from his home.

He is a great dog who wants to please and in return be loved

Please read the foster evaluation below…

FOSTER LOCATION-Tavistock, Devon PL19

DETAILS OF HOW MANY ADULTS/CHILDREN/OTHER PETS IN THE FOSTER HOME One elderly adult, one other 3 year old dog and sonetimes a friends dog.

HOW LONG HAS THE DOG BEEN IN YOUR CARE? Since mid January 2025

DOGS NAME ALBIE

WHY

BREED Cocker Spaniel

SEX Male

COLOUR Lemon and white

WEIGHT Not sure. Normal size for breed. Not overweight.

AGE/DOB 3 year's

NEUTERED? Not yet due to foster being unexpectedly in hospital.

VACCINATION STATUS Had first vaccinations late February 2025, due his 2nd late March 2025

LAST FLEA/WORM TREATMENT Mid February 2025

IS DOG CURRENTLY ON ANY MEDICATION? No

DOES THE DOG HAVE ANY KNOWN HEALTH ISSUES? No

DOES THE DOG HAVE A BITE HISTORY OR ANY BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS? He grumbles when unsure of something. This has not escalated to a bite while in foster.

DOES THE DOG PACE, CHASE SHADOWS? No

IS THE DOG PEOPLE FRIENDLY? Very, sometimes over friendly but not in a bad way

IS THE DOG CHILD FRIENDLY? Yes to my knowledge.

COULD THE DOG LIVE WITH CHILDREN? Not tested with me.

IS THE DOG GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS? Excellent

COULD THE DOG LIVE WITH A DOG/DOGS? Definitely

IS THE DOG CAT TESTED? Not tested.

IS THE DOG OK WITH SMALL FURRIES? Not tested.

He is very interested in birds and will watch them through the window for hours.

WHAT FOOD IS THE DOG CURRENTLY ON AND FEEDING ROUTINE? Canagan kibble with some canagan tinned meat. Treats.

IS THE DOG RELIABLY HOUSETRAINED? 95% We have had a few accidents, while getting into a routine. Always near the front door.

IS THE DOG CRATE TRAINED? No knowledge

DOES THE DOG TRAVEL OK IN THE CAR, DO YOU USE A CRATE OR SEAT BELT HARNESS? Travels in the tail end of the car with a seat belt harness or lead and harness. Has occasionally travelled on the back seat, suitably restrained.

WHAT IT IS THE DOG LIKE ON A LEAD? Good to Exuberant. Can pull if determined to get to something of interest

DOES THE DOG HAVE RECALL? Good recall.

DOES THE DOG RESPOND TO ANY COMMANDS/WHISTLE? Voice commands



DOES THE DOG HAVE SEPARATION ANXIETY, CAN THE DOG BE LEFT IF SO HOW LONG? Never tested. Always either with other dog or person. Albie has been left with other dogs for up to 2 hours.

DOES THE DOG RESOURCE GUARD TOYS, BALLS OR FOOD, ETC? No. Happy to share.

WHERE IS THE DOGS PREFERRED PLACE TO SLEEP? As near to owner as possible. Has his own beds upstairs and downstairs but will snuggle in with the other dog or preferably the owner, given a chance.

DESCRIBE THE DOGS ENERGY LEVELS AND THE AMOUNT OF EXERCISE, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STIMULATION REQUIRED Quite high, energetic. He loves to run on the moors and enjoys sniffing out all the new smells and learning new things.

DOES THE DOG HAVE ESCAPE TENDENCIES (FLIGHT RISK)? No. He always keeps an eye on where others are.

IS THE DOG VOCAL/BARKS/HOWLING? Barks and grumbles at unexpected noises.

HOW IS THE DOG WITH GROOMING, BATHING, BRUSHING? When he was first fostered his ears and feet were badly matted so he was muzzled for his first grooming session, just in case. Didn't like the muzzle.

HOW IS THE DOG AT THE VETS? Again muzzled at vets because of the grumble but this has never escalated to anything else.

IS THE DOG REACTIVE TO ANYTHING? Sudden noises but easily settles with a calm voice.

PLEASE IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE THE DOGS BEST QUALITY’S AND WHAT YOU FEEL WOULD BE THE RIGHT HOME. Albie is a dog who wants to be loved and tries hard to please. He loves company and seems happy just to be with you. Loves to play, go on walks and go for rides in cars,

He also likes quiet cuddles. He can be exuberant and a bit of a bruiser but in the correct environment he will make someone a wonderful pet.

DESCRIBE THE DOG'S IDEAL HOME, WHAT KIND OF FAMILY WOULD HE SUIT, AND WHERE WOULD HE BE HAPPIEST. I have fostered him alone and we have had no problems. However the perfect home for Albie would be an outdoor one with young adolescence/young teenage children who could entertain and play with this lovely young dog, teaching him along the way.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL US ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT YOUR FOSTER DOG THAT HASN'T BEEN COVERED ABOVE? Albie came to me, as a companion for my adoped rescue dog and we had great fun before I unfortunately became very ill. I have been in hospital for 4 weeks and Albie has been in doggy day care, with my adopted dog, mixing with different dogs on a daily basis and has settled well, causing no problems at all. Had I not become ill, i would have considered adopting him. Day care have enjoyed having him and report him as being a lovely exuberant animal.

Given the right home environment he will become a wonderful family member

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