

Spaniel Assist Rescue & Re-Homing
Forever Home Wanted
Ted



FOREVER HOME WANTED
I am looking for Teds Forever home, a home where he will be given TIME to adapt and settle.
You will need to continue with his training and be patient and understand.
He will need physical and mental stimulation as he can be full on.
He is intelligent, loving and keen to please .
FOSTER LOCATION Gloucestershire GL3 ( meet and greet applies)
DETAILS OF HOW MANY ADULTS/CHILDREN/OTHER PETS IN THE HOME 2 adults
0 children
2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs
HOW LONG HAS THE DOG BEEN IN YOUR CARE? 5 weeks
DOGS NAME Ted
BREED Cocker spaniel
SEX Male
COLOUR Black
WEIGHT 15.2kg
AGE/DOB 18/03/2023
NEUTERED? Yes
VACCINATION STATUS
LAST FLEA/WORM TREATMENT 7.12.24
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? No
DOES THE DOG PACE, CHASE SHADOWS? No
IS THE DOG PEOPLE FRIENDLY? Yes
IS THE DOG CHILD FRIENDLY? Untested in foster
COULD THE DOG LIVE WITH CHILDREN? Untested in foster
IS THE DOG GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS? Yes on the whole. Can be a bit much and is just learning to share toys etc.
COULD THE DOG LIVE WITH A DOG/DOGS? Yes
IS THE DOG CAT TESTED? Yes
IS THE DOG OK WITH SMALL FURRIES? Yes - can bark at them initially
WHAT FOOD IS THE DOG CURRENTLY ON AND FEEDING ROUTINE? Harringtons twice a day
IS THE DOG RELIABLY HOUSETRAINED? Yes. We had a couple of incidents initially but this settled once he knew where the door was. Ted can open doors and will sometimes try to jump onto surfaces if left unattended.
IS THE DOG CRATE TRAINED? Yes
DOES THE DOG TRAVEL OK IN THE CAR, DO YOU USE A CRATE OR SEAT BELT HARNESS? Seat belt harness in car. He barks alot initially for 10-15 minutes per journey but settles down. If someone is sat with him stroking him that calms him.
WHAT IT IS THE DOG LIKE ON A LEAD? He pulls on a lead with collar, he is better on his harness. Barks a lot initially but soon settles down.
DOES THE DOG HAVE RECALL? This needs a lot of work. Any new environment is very overstimulating to him and he is unable to listen.
DOES THE DOG RESPOND TO ANY COMMANDS/WHISTLE? In the house we have been working on name recognition and simple commands - sit/ paw/ spin. He is eager to learn and is food orientated.
DOES THE DOG HAVE SEPARATION ANXIETY, CAN THE DOG BE LEFT IF SO HOW LONG? No. Up to 4 hours - has been fine. Barks occasionally when out but no more than 5 mins
DOES THE DOG RESOURCE GUARD TOYS, BALLS OR FOOD, ETC? No
WHERE IS THE DOGS PREFERRED PLACE TO SLEEP? In his crate
DESCRIBE THE DOGS ENERGY LEVELS AND THE AMOUNT OF EXERCISE, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STIMULATION REQUIRED High energy. Lots of mental and physical stimulation/ training needed.
DOES THE DOG HAVE ESCAPE TENDENCIES (FLIGHT RISK)? Not seen in foster
IS THE DOG VOCAL/BARKS/HOWLING? Ted has a loud bark which he uses to get your attention. This was worse initially but has settled down since in foster.
HOW IS THE DOG WITH GROOMING, BATHING, BRUSHING? Ted is very happy to be groomed and bathed. He loves water.
HOW IS THE DOG AT THE VETS? When we have been with him he has been fine at the vets. When in for neutering the staff said he got ‘growly’ probably out of fear. We have not seen this side to him at all.
IS THE DOG REACTIVE TO ANYTHING? No
PLEASE IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE THE DOGS BEST QUALITY’S AND WHAT YOU FEEL WOULD BE THE RIGHT HOME. Ted is extremely loving, he loves to show you his toys. He is very full on from the minute he is awake. It took him a good couple of weeks to settle in as he can be a lot initially - but don’t let that put you off
He loves a cuddle on the sofa in the evenings
He has done well in foster with other dogs to learn off although he does need to learn to share a bit more
Ted is eager to please and is an overall very happy boy who has a lot of love to give
DESCRIBE THE DOG'S IDEAL HOME, WHAT KIND OF FAMILY WOULD HE SUIT, AND WHERE WOULD HE BE HAPPIEST. He would be best in a home where people are around to continue his training as he is a very smart boy who will do anything for food
He would be great at having a job such as mantrailing/ gundog work/ agility/ flyball etc.
He may be a bit much for young children as he can be boisterous
He could live with or without a dog but he has learnt well from ours and it may be beneficial for him to
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL US ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT YOUR FOSTER DOG THAT HASN'T BEEN COVERED ABOVE? Ted loves water. Out of walks he will want to find any puddle/ river/ lake. He is a good swimmer. He is a bit of a toy destroyer especially if it’s a ball or has a squeaker!
Registration, home check , meet and greet and Adoption Donation applies .