FOREVER HOME WANTED

I am looking for a Forever home for Roscoe, he is absolutely stunning and loves people.

A home where he isn’t left for long periods as he thrives when around people .

He loves attention, and physical and mental stimulation so an active home will be ideal.

He can live as an only dog as long as his needs are met or with a calmer dog that understands his lack of socialisation .

Older children will be acceptable due to him taking food from toddlers hands given the opportunity.

He is a great young dog who needs to learn socialisation skills around other dogs.

Please read the foster evaluation below before applying.

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LOCATION - Durham DL14 ( meet and greet applies)

HOW MANY ADULTS/CHILDREN/OTHER PETS IN THE HOME 2 adults

4 children; 2 have additional needs and one is baby.

3 other dogs

HOW LONG HAS THE DOG BEEN IN YOUR CARE? 3 weeks

DOGS NAME Roscoe

BREED Lab X Springer

SEX Male

COLOUR Yellow/gold

WEIGHT 12kg

AGE/DOB 2

NEUTERED? Yes

VACCINATION STATUS First vaccine done (restarted) next due 14th November

LAST FLEA/WORM TREATMENT 16th October

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? Can be protective around food and air snap at other dogs but not people

DOES THE DOG PACE, CHASE SHADOWS? No

IS THE DOG PEOPLE FRIENDLY? Yes, he absolutely loves attention and lots and lots of fuss

IS THE DOG CHILD FRIENDLY? Yes, but can take food from toddlers and children at a similar height to him .

COULD THE DOG LIVE WITH CHILDREN? Yes older children

IS THE DOG GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS? Yes, but protective around food.

Roscoe is still learning to socialise and how to play with other dogs.

COULD THE DOG LIVE WITH A DOG/DOGS? Yes, with calmer dogs as he is still unsure how to interact appropriately so bouncy playful dogs maybe too much while he is still learning to socialise.

IS THE DOG CAT TESTED? No

IS THE DOG OK WITH SMALL FURRIES? Not tested

WHAT FOOD IS THE DOG CURRENTLY ON AND FEEDING ROUTINE? Diamond Naturals, fed twice a day. Breakfast and dinner

IS THE DOG RELIABLY HOUSETRAINED? Yes

IS THE DOG CRATE TRAINED? Yes, but doesn't like to be left for long periods

DOES THE DOG TRAVEL OK IN THE CAR, DO YOU USE A CRATE OR SEAT BELT HARNESS? Travels very well in a crate

WHAT IT IS THE DOG LIKE ON A LEAD? Excellent, Roscoe is lovely walk and doesnt pull, just loves a good sniff around.

DOES THE DOG HAVE RECALL? Has good recall when we play in the garden but isn't tested outside the home

DOES THE DOG RESPOND TO ANY COMMANDS/WHISTLE? Roscoe responds to all the basic commands, he presents as a very intelligent dog.

DOES THE DOG HAVE SEPARATION ANXIETY, CAN THE DOG BE LEFT IF SO HOW LONG? Yes, Roscoe can bark and become upset if left for too long. He can happily be left for 2-3 hours at a time

DOES THE DOG RESOURCE GUARD TOYS, BALLS OR FOOD, ETC? Roscoe protects food and will air snap at other dogs to warn them.

WHERE IS THE DOGS PREFERRED PLACE TO SLEEP? Roscoe would love to sleep on a sofa or next to a person, but on an evening he does sleep in a crate

DESCRIBE THE DOGS ENERGY LEVELS AND THE AMOUNT OF EXERCISE, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STIMULATION REQUIRED Roscoe has high energy levels and is walked twice a day for an hour each.

Although Roscoe stays calm if he doesn't receive extended walks, he'd still benefit from them

DOES THE DOG HAVE ESCAPE TENDENCIES (FLIGHT RISK)? Given half the chance Roscoe would get out of the front door.

IS THE DOG VOCAL/BARKS/HOWLING? Yes, Roscoe can bark when left alone initially or for too long. Roscoe is also sound reactive to unusual sounds and will bark at them

HOW IS THE DOG WITH GROOMING, BATHING, BRUSHING? Roscoe loves all forms off fuss and attention

HOW IS THE DOG AT THE VETS? Very well behaved, the vets commented on how good he is!

IS THE DOG REACTIVE TO ANYTHING? Roscoe is sound reactive to unusual sounds, or sounds he doesn't know where they origin from.

PLEASE IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE THE DOGS BEST QUALITY’S AND WHAT YOU FEEL WOULD BE THE RIGHT HOME. Roscoe absolutely loves people, he loves fuss and a big belly rub. He would play fetch all day long and just wants to be around people. Roscoe really is such a loving dog and has no much to give and tries so hard to please. Roscoe would love a home where he would have company for most parts of the day, someone who is around to give him lots of attention and fuss but also meet his physical and mental demands to keep him busy.

DESCRIBE THE DOG'S IDEAL HOME, WHAT KIND OF FAMILY WOULD HE SUIT, AND WHERE WOULD HE BE HAPPIEST. Roscoe's ideal home would be one with a big garden with plenty of room to play fetch; a family who is around most of the time and have the time to give him lots of attention and take him on lots of adventures and keep him mentally busy. Roscoe would probably benefit from not having toddlers around just as he likes all forms of food and he sometimes forgets his manners, especially if little hands are near his mouth by default...he gets a bit confused and just takes! Roscoe would happily be an only dog so he gets all of the fuss but would also be happy with company of calm dogs who can help teach him the ropes of playing.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL US ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT YOUR FOSTER DOG THAT HASN'T BEEN COVERED ABOVE? Roscoe can destroy soft toys so plastic chewy toys and rope toys are best; even better if you have toys that make him work for treats. Roscoe absolutely loves food, maybe a little too much so if he gets half the chance he will take food from the sides and hands.

Registration, home check , meet and greet and Adoption Donation applies.

Link below to register