FOREVER HOME WANTED

I am looking for Rubens Forever home , ideally a home where someone is around all of the time, as he is needy and craves attention.

Dog free or another young like minded dog.

He is a very friendly loving boy , he does need work so you will need to be committed to training.

He could live with older children.

FOSTER LOCATION-Hessle, East Yorkshire ( meet and greet applies)

DETAILS OF HOW MANY ADULTS/CHILDREN/OTHER PETS IN THE HOME 3 adults

A 14 year old son

Male spaniel aged 8 (entire)

Male spaniel aged 5 (neutered)

2 skinny pigs housed inside (bedroom door is locked when son not in there)

HOW LONG HAS THE DOG BEEN IN YOUR CARE? 6 weeks

DOGS NAME Ruben

BREED Working Cocker Spaniel

SEX Male

COLOUR Orange

WEIGHT 9kg

AGE/DOB Approx 15 months

NEUTERED? No not yet

VACCINATION STATUS Vaccinated November 2024

LAST FLEA/WORM TREATMENT Wormed October 2024, not flea'd (don't t flea resident dogs in Autumn/winter)

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 aggressive behaviour but extremely vocal!

DOES THE DOG PACE, CHASE SHADOWS? No

IS THE DOG PEOPLE FRIENDLY? Very friendly, he loves everyone he meets

IS THE DOG CHILD FRIENDLY? Yes has been fine with visiting children.

COULD THE DOG LIVE WITH CHILDREN? Yes I don't see why not.

IS THE DOG GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS? He is very full on with other dogs and just wants to play with them. He becomes extremely vocal when he meets another dog and jumps at them, wanting to play. Some dogs don't like this full on behaviour! He often does this to my resident dogs which can stress them out, as they are both very chilled.

COULD THE DOG LIVE WITH A DOG/DOGS? I personally feel that Ruben would be better as an only dog as he is very needy. He could possibly be with another young pup that is willing to play with him.

IS THE DOG CAT TESTED? No

IS THE DOG OK WITH SMALL FURRIES? He barks at our skinny pigs but no aggression shown

WHAT FOOD IS THE DOG CURRENTLY ON AND FEEDING ROUTINE? Lily's Kitchen wet, mixed with Bakers dry food. Fed twice a day

IS THE DOG RELIABLY HOUSETRAINED? Yes

IS THE DOG CRATE TRAINED? We haven't put him in a crate but he was constantly crated in previous home

DOES THE DOG TRAVEL OK IN THE CAR, DO YOU USE A CRATE OR SEAT BELT HARNESS? He seems to settle well in the car using a harness and seat belt

WHAT IT IS THE DOG LIKE ON A LEAD? Terrible! He tries to gallop and totally ignores everything you say. Currently trying to train him.

DOES THE DOG HAVE RECALL? Yes, surprisingly he does

DOES THE DOG RESPOND TO ANY COMMANDS/WHISTLE? Not used whistle. He does respond to sit, high five, stay and go inside!

DOES THE DOG HAVE SEPARATION ANXIETY, CAN THE DOG BE LEFT IF SO HOW LONG? Yes he does, although we haven't felt able to leave him at all since we got him. I believe he would be extremely loud and destructive

DOES THE DOG RESOURCE GUARD TOYS, BALLS OR FOOD, ETC? Yes. He guards food and has been aggressive towards resident dogs on numerous occasions.

WHERE IS THE DOGS PREFERRED PLACE TO SLEEP? On our bed at night or on his own bed during the day

DESCRIBE THE DOGS ENERGY LEVELS AND THE AMOUNT OF EXERCISE, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STIMULATION REQUIRED He never stops! We are currently only able to give him 2x 30 minute walks a day due to resident dog's ruptured ACL, but he would better suit an active owner who has more time to give him bigger walks and mental stimulation.

DOES THE DOG HAVE ESCAPE TENDENCIES (FLIGHT RISK)? Untested

IS THE DOG VOCAL/BARKS/HOWLING? Constantly-he barks for attention all the time. We have tried different methods to try to reduce this and have made a little progress but definitely needs more work with this.

HOW IS THE DOG WITH GROOMING, BATHING, BRUSHING? He went to the groomers once to have a bath and get rid of all the matted fur. He found it very stressful and the groomer had to hold him like a baby as she was doing it! He lets me groom him, as long as I keep giving him treats... 1 treat per ear etc!!!

HOW IS THE DOG AT THE VETS? He gets a bit stressed when there, but nothing particularly unusual.

IS THE DOG REACTIVE TO ANYTHING? Not that I've seen.

PLEASE IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE THE DOGS BEST QUALITY’S AND WHAT YOU FEEL WOULD BE THE RIGHT HOME. Ruben is the most loving little chap and just wants to be the centre of your world. Despite his petite frame he has a HUGE personality. I think he would be best suited as an only dog so the owner can give him all the love and affection he craves. He is like my shadow and has to be constantly next to me. He just loves cuddles and being rocked like a baby! He is the most inquisitive dog and has to have his nose into everything!

DESCRIBE THE DOG'S IDEAL HOME, WHAT KIND OF FAMILY WOULD HE SUIT, AND WHERE WOULD HE BE HAPPIEST. He will suit an active family as he is just constantly on the go. I think he needs a large garden to fly around in when he gets his daily zoomies!!! Not with a keen gardener though as he has trashed my garden since been here! He runs around the flowers like a basking shark, mouth open, and bites whatever flowers get in the way! He has also jumped in my pond numerous times!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL US ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT YOUR FOSTER DOG THAT HASN'T BEEN COVERED ABOVE? The new owners MUST be willing to put in the work with Ruben and I think, go back to basics with his training. An animal behaviourist is definitely recommended. He is extremely food driven and will do anything for food. He will sit and bark at you when you eat a meal and sits barking at his treats cupboard if he fancies a snack! He could be with another dog, but it must be young and willing to play!

Ruben has so much potential and, with work, he will be the most amazing boy. He just wants to have a full tummy and be loved unconditionally. If you want a lap dog with tons of energy and dont mind barking, he is your boy, We were so very tempted to adopt him as it's impossible not to fall in love with him as soon as you meet him, but he is just too much for my 2 more "mature" boys. We will miss him dreadfully

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