FOSTER LOCATION - Croydon

BREED OF DOG - Working Cocker Spaniel

SEX OF DOG - Female

COLOUR OF DOG - Chocolate

AGE - 7 yrs 

Young Child and Dog free please

I am looking for a calm home for Daisy , ideally dog free but another dog in the home that isn’t dependent on their owner and is happy to have time a way in another room whilst Daisy has her own space .

Daisy will need time to adapt and decompress , this really must be adhered too as she can be very anxious .

She has been through so much in her life.

She has recently had a behaviourist assessment , and we will assign a behaviourist to you , to support ,advise and work with you .

In Daisy’s previous home since the birth of the baby , despite correct and careful introductions her stress levels were so high she just couldn’t cope any more and went for the baby on the face .

Thankfully no great harm was done but her family felt that they could no longer trust Daisy .

She went into foster where there was a resident male cocker , as her previous owner said she was better with males and with slow introductions she would be fine .

Unfortunately due to the resident dog being very dependant on his owner, giving both dogs time away from each is just not working .

Hence me having to identify another suitable foster .

Daisy loves people once she knows she can trust you but is anxious of strangers at first .

Daisy will need lots of time and reassurance to adapt in her new environment .

She is incredibly food driven which can help with training and gaining her trust.

She loves her tennis ball.

She is ok with teenagers (once she knows she is safe) but does not like toddlers or loud noises.

She will cuddle up to her favourite people and take a fuss, but she prefers to come to you on her terms for strokes and cuddles and sometimes prefers to be left alone in her own space .

Breed of Dog: Breton

Size of Dog: Medium

Age of Dog: 2

Sex of Dog: Male

Has the dog been neutered?: Yes

Has the dog been microchipped?: Yes

Has the dog been vaccinated?: Yes

Is the dog aggressive with other dogs?: Yes it seems to be some male dogs .

Does the dog have any medical conditions, or disabilities?: No

Describe the dog's personality: Very loving and bouncy

Has the dog lived with other dog(s)?: Yes

Has the dog lived with children?: No

Has the dog ever bitten a person?: No

Is the dog house trained?: Yes

Can the dog be left alone?: Yes

Is the dog crate trained?: Yes

Does the dog bark or chew things when left alone?: Yes if left for long periods

Does the dog travel well in car?: Yes

Does the dog pull on lead?: No

What is the recall like off lead?: No

Is the dog cat friendly? No

Where does the dog sleep at night?: lounge

Has it lived with cats?: No

Reason for relinquishing?: Husbands health

Does the dog have any special dietary requirements?: None

FOSTER WANTED

Dotty is an 8 year old cocker spaniel.

I will need a home where she isn’t left for long periods as she forms a strong attachment and doesn’t like to be left.

She truly is a lovely girl. She originally came from a home full of animals to her current home where it is just her and a cat , which she loves as she is the centre of attention.

She is a friendly dog with a great temperament. She is so good with children and all small animals.

She is great at the vets and being groomed.

She has been bred in the past and therefore sometimes doesn’t tolerate male dogs approaching her.

She will bark and make a noise but has never gone for another dog or caused any harm to any other animal, just wants to warn them away from her.

She is fully vaccinated and recently had a health check with her vet. Not spayed.

Dotty is in need of a home full of love, time and patience and an owner who can be around most of the time .

Location - Nottingham

FOSTER WANTED

LOCATION - Swansea

Bailey male Cockapoo needs a new home due to his mum being in hospital for a long time

He doesn’t know whats going on at the moment as his mum is now home but the house is very busy whilst everything gets put in place for her care .

She can’t walk and has limited movement .

Bailey isn’t coping , he isn’t getting out and is becoming very frustrated .

He has never shown any aggression towards anyone but will bark at strangers.

The family feel he is currently very overwhelmed and is confused .

He has acted out of character and they are not sure what exactly happened with the carers, but it seems to be they frightened him so he barked/ growled out of fear.

He loves water, being out on walks so an active home needed.

He lives with an older dog and they are fine together .

He is 7 to 8yr old, needs vaccs and is not neutered. Needs clipping as he is terribly matted .

Obviously not intentionally but he has been neglected due to his owners illness .

Poor little guy he must be so confused .

FOSTER HOME WANTED

I am looking for a foster for Ralph , an experienced couple or a single person with a calm home , no children , or other pets .

A foster who will be prepared to work with Ralph understand his body language , give him time to adjust and understand his ways and needs .

His family really are lovely and he is a much loved boy , they contacted me today as a last resort as the behaviourist advised euthanasia which upset them greatly as you can imagine.

They feel that he should be a given a chance and we are hoping that there is the right home out there for Ralph

LOCATION - Southport, PR8

DOGS NAME Ralph

BREED OF DOG Cocker Spaniel

SIZE OF DOG Small cocker spaniel

THE DOGS AGE 6

THE DOGS SEX Male

NEUTERED Yes

VACCINATED Yes

CHILDREN - no

CATS - no

IS THE DOG GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS - No

AGRESSION DETAILS Ralph is not actively aggressive towards other dogs - when walking he likes his own space and we usually walk him on his lead away from other dogs.

Issues occur if another dog is off the lead and approach him quickly as he is nervous. If the other dog continues to harass him he can become aggressive.

Ralph has been socialised with another family dog who he spends time with regularly but this has been done over a sustained period of time. He is fed separately and all goods/possessions are removed.

We would not recommend that he is homed with another dog.

DESCRIBE THE DOG'S PERSONALITY Ralph is a happy, playful and loving cocker spaniel, who is very well trained and obedient. He loves to keep you company and please you, however he does have a very nervous personality and has shown aggression across the 7 years we have had him.

Ralph prefers his own company, however is very affectionate and will approach you when he feels ready. Ralph loves to walk and play with his 2 owners and is always very keen to be active and on the go.

Ralph can be fear aggressive if he is startled or approached unexpectantly by new people and dogs.

Ralph has to feel comfortable in his environment and surroundings as he can resource guard and show agression when he feels uncomfortable (this is usually around food, bedtime and when he is relaxing).

Patience, love and care is needed to understand Ralph and his environment, but when you know how to manage him and read his body language he quickly settled and gains your trust - it’s important to not overwhelm and push Ralph’s boundaries.

BITE CIRCUMSTANCES

Ralph has bitten when he is fearful or in a nervous environment.

Mostly this is when he has been approached when he feels uncomfortable and has been startled, or he resource guarding.

Ralph would need someone who reads his body language and respects his space when he requires this.

HAVE YOU SOUGHT ADVICE FROM A BEHAVIOURIST / DOG TRAINER?

Yes

IS THE DOG HOUSE TRAINED - Yes

CAN THE DOG BE LEFT ALONE- Yes

Up to 6 hours a day - Ralph is very comfortable in his own company

DOES THE DOG BARK OR CHEW THINGS WHEN LEFT ALONE- No

DOES THE DOG TRAVEL WELL IN CAR Yes

IS THE DOG CRATE TRAINED- Yes

DOES THE DOG PULL ON LEAD-

No

WHAT IS THE RECALL LIKE OFF LEAD- good

WHERE DOES THE DOG SLEEP AT NIGHT? In his own bed usually in room with owners however would be fine in a different room.

REASON FOR RELINQUISHING We have owned Ralph for 7 years and he is our best friend and this makes this such a difficult decision.

As we are now expecting our first baby, although we can manage Ralph now, it will be extremely difficult when a baby comes along. This will add stress for both us and Ralph and having to segregate him would not provide Ralph will the quality of life he is used to.

As Ralph can be unpredictable we have to tightly manage his surroundings and environments.

Ralph is a perfect companion but requires someone who will provide structure and respect his boundaries.

He is very obedient and intelligent however requires patience and understanding for his behaviour.

We would recommend that Ralph would be suited to an owners who do not have children or other dogs. He is unfortunately not suited to a busy family environment however in the right home would be someone’s best friend.

Home check applies

Location - Chesterfield Derbyshire I am looking for a dog free experienced foster home. Bella (12 months old ) has been passed for pillar to post and since arriving in emergency foster it’s become obvious she has been badly treated and due to this she is reactive in some situations. Bella is a beautiful girl who will accept fuss, but on her terms. She loves a belly rub, and is becoming increasingly playful. She will now take treats - providing they are sausages! She will sit when given her food, she eats nicely and doesn't gobble her food. She has slept in a crate, and sometimes walks straight in. She is house trained, she doesn't ask to out during the day but will bark at night if she needs to go outside. She hasn't really interacted with our other dogs in a playful way, she prefers to sit with people all the time. This has, however, caused issues as she is now growling at the other dogs when they come to us for fuss. She also snapped and drew blood on one of them. Bella will let you touch her but can react badly when her collar is touched - we have made it a game to touch her neck and collar but if even the tiniest amount of pressure is put on her lead then she will show her teeth, growl or snap. We have used a slip lead on her and got her used to walking around the house and garden but it's definitely work in progress. Bella does not like being groomed - we have been slowly introducing her to brushes and combs but she makes her objections clear - her nails and fur are overgrown and her fur matted in places as we have not been able to gain her trust enough yet. Bella has drawn blood on both me and my friend - unprovoked in my case and because my friend had touched her. My honest opinion is that she has been extremely badly treated in her past and will need lots of time in a dog free, child free environment where she can learn to trust and be a dog again.

FOSTER WANTED

LOCATION - STAFFORDSHIRE ST9

OLLIE - Age 12 months

NEUTRED - not yet

DOGS - yes

CHILDREN- no

Ollie needs a new home as is nipping the children in his current home .

He has also nipped his owner’s hand.

He and the resident older male dog are not getting on leading to altercations .

Although he gets on well with the female dogs so possibly a male thing.

He is still a bouncy puppy , he needs training and guidance .

He is very boisterous and full of it !

He needs , time , patience and work !!

Needs lead work , 99% housetrained.

Can be left but not for long periods.