Post by Girlytrude on Jan 12, 2014 0:22:05 GMT
Please read Autumn's details carefully before deciding to submit an application. Applications which do not meet the criteria will not be considered.
Autumn came to rescue as an emergency at risk of being dumped by her family after biting a small child. Her behaviour in the foster home has been tested and well documented, and whilst there have been no incidents in this setting, we will not home where children are under 12 years, or where there is not evidence of experienced dog ownership and an understanding of rules with children and dogs. She is a beautiful girl who deserves a home committed to her long-term security and training, and respecting sensible boundaries. A knowledge of the breed would be advantageous.
Autumn is an 11 month old Border Terrier in the care of a fosterer in Norfolk, in a multi-pack setting. She relates well to the other dogs after some initial settling in grumbles, but can be toy possessive and this will need continued training. She has improved in so many areas in the foster home, and the potential is there for further training and improvement in the right home. Autumn also welcomes dogs on walks with a waggy tail and has shown no aggression in any of these meetings. She would be best homed alongside a passive male or female dog who will not challenge her possessive tendencies. Applications from homes with knowledge of Border Terriers and their traits would be most welcome.
She has so far ignored the cats in the foster home, but this has not been thoroughly tested, so a home with cats is possible if there is already experience of sensible introductions and supervision.
This lively girl loves new people and greets everyone, both at home and on walks with interest and enthusiasm. She can however be a little excitable and jump up, this will need continued work.
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Autumn is possessive of food and treats, as well as her toys, and an understanding of her personal space with these is important. She will not allow a human to remove food, but will allow them to remove toys. However, with other dogs she will guard all of these things.
We will only consider children aged 12 and over, with a sound knowledge of the rules around dogs, and who understand that a growl is a dog's means of communication and a request for space. She has shown no aggression whatsoever in the foster home, but a new home must be able to continue the training and understanding of her needs in order to prevent any future risk of nipping or biting.
Autumn is very excited about a ride in a car and is best crated for her safety. She is crate-trained and can be left for up to 4 hours without issue. She likes her crate and will often take herself there to relax; it's her happy space. She thinks grooming is a game and will try to chew the brush, but time, persistence and familiarity should resolve this.
She is however strong on the lead and will need continued work with this, and she is a very typical terrier in terms of her hunt instinct when out, so recall whilst generally good is easily lost by an interesting scent or a squirrel to chase!
Autumn's foster Mum has this to add:
"Autumn is a very lively dog, she has loads of energy and would suit an active lifestyle. Although ongoing training is needed she has come on leaps and bounds from when she first came into foster care. Although she came in to rescue after biting a child she has shown no aggression towards myself or my two children however my children are very dog aware. She can be quite dominant and would be better suited to a passive male or female dog, she loves to play and spends a lot of time carrying a toy around in her mouth. We have loved Autumn being with us and will miss her greatly when she finds her forever home, she has given us so much pleasure in the weeks we have had her."
Autumn is not spayed, having come into season in the foster home. She will be homed under a spay agreement whereby the new home will be expected to ensure that she is spayed within an agreed period of time, and evidence must be provided by the vet to confirm that this has been carried out. This will be followed up on.
Summary
A passive, non confrontational male or female dog would be considered
Dog savvy cats may be possible with previous experience of careful introductions (probably no small furries however)
No resident or visiting children under the age of 12
An active, knowledgeable home with the time and energy to commit to ongoing training and regular exercise
If you are interested in adopting Autumn please complete our online adoption form here:
www.littledogrescue.co.uk/PreAdoption.html
and someone will give you a call as soon as possible.
Autumn came to rescue as an emergency at risk of being dumped by her family after biting a small child. Her behaviour in the foster home has been tested and well documented, and whilst there have been no incidents in this setting, we will not home where children are under 12 years, or where there is not evidence of experienced dog ownership and an understanding of rules with children and dogs. She is a beautiful girl who deserves a home committed to her long-term security and training, and respecting sensible boundaries. A knowledge of the breed would be advantageous.
Autumn is an 11 month old Border Terrier in the care of a fosterer in Norfolk, in a multi-pack setting. She relates well to the other dogs after some initial settling in grumbles, but can be toy possessive and this will need continued training. She has improved in so many areas in the foster home, and the potential is there for further training and improvement in the right home. Autumn also welcomes dogs on walks with a waggy tail and has shown no aggression in any of these meetings. She would be best homed alongside a passive male or female dog who will not challenge her possessive tendencies. Applications from homes with knowledge of Border Terriers and their traits would be most welcome.
She has so far ignored the cats in the foster home, but this has not been thoroughly tested, so a home with cats is possible if there is already experience of sensible introductions and supervision.
This lively girl loves new people and greets everyone, both at home and on walks with interest and enthusiasm. She can however be a little excitable and jump up, this will need continued work.
]Autumn is possessive of food and treats, as well as her toys, and an understanding of her personal space with these is important. She will not allow a human to remove food, but will allow them to remove toys. However, with other dogs she will guard all of these things.
We will only consider children aged 12 and over, with a sound knowledge of the rules around dogs, and who understand that a growl is a dog's means of communication and a request for space. She has shown no aggression whatsoever in the foster home, but a new home must be able to continue the training and understanding of her needs in order to prevent any future risk of nipping or biting.
Autumn is very excited about a ride in a car and is best crated for her safety. She is crate-trained and can be left for up to 4 hours without issue. She likes her crate and will often take herself there to relax; it's her happy space. She thinks grooming is a game and will try to chew the brush, but time, persistence and familiarity should resolve this.
She is however strong on the lead and will need continued work with this, and she is a very typical terrier in terms of her hunt instinct when out, so recall whilst generally good is easily lost by an interesting scent or a squirrel to chase!
Autumn's foster Mum has this to add:
"Autumn is a very lively dog, she has loads of energy and would suit an active lifestyle. Although ongoing training is needed she has come on leaps and bounds from when she first came into foster care. Although she came in to rescue after biting a child she has shown no aggression towards myself or my two children however my children are very dog aware. She can be quite dominant and would be better suited to a passive male or female dog, she loves to play and spends a lot of time carrying a toy around in her mouth. We have loved Autumn being with us and will miss her greatly when she finds her forever home, she has given us so much pleasure in the weeks we have had her."
Autumn is not spayed, having come into season in the foster home. She will be homed under a spay agreement whereby the new home will be expected to ensure that she is spayed within an agreed period of time, and evidence must be provided by the vet to confirm that this has been carried out. This will be followed up on.
Summary
A passive, non confrontational male or female dog would be considered
Dog savvy cats may be possible with previous experience of careful introductions (probably no small furries however)
No resident or visiting children under the age of 12
An active, knowledgeable home with the time and energy to commit to ongoing training and regular exercise
If you are interested in adopting Autumn please complete our online adoption form here:
www.littledogrescue.co.uk/PreAdoption.html
and someone will give you a call as soon as possible.
AUTUMN HAS GONE TO HER FOREVER HOME WITH JEFF AND CUTHBERT 
WE WILL MISS HER SO MUCH BUT WISH THEM ALL THE HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD 
