Post by Girlytrude on Feb 19, 2014 2:30:35 GMT
Please read Oscar's details carefully before deciding to submit an application. Applications which do not meet the criteria will not be considered.
Oscar came to rescue having been an impulse buy after the loss of an elderly couple's old dog, and subsequently realising they lacked the energy to socialise, train and exercise him sufficiently. Although well loved, Oscar had missed a lot of early interactions and came to us quite a timid boy, so a knowledgeable dog experienced home is being sought.
Oscar is a 9 month old Yorkshire Terrier X currently living in a foster home in Norwich. He was initially the only dog in the foster home, but was very nervous of going for a walk, timid about new experiences and sounds and house-training was hit and miss. However, a second little dog then arrived who was further advanced in her training and Oscar really came out of his shell and began to make quick progress. For this reason will will only consider homes with a resident dog, ideally one a little older than Oscar with good basic training and confidence in place to encourage Oscar and show him that the world can be fun. With another dog to play with Oscar has plenty of energy and loves to rough and tumble. He is easily led though, and whilst he does not initiate mischief, he is happy to play follow my leader, so it's best if your dog is well behaved!
On walks Oscar can still be wary of new people and dogs, but it doesn't take long now for him to come round and make an introduction. He is unsure of anything new and unfamiliar, but alongside another confident and forward dog he tends to follow that lead and is less cautious. He's not keen on bad weather though, and is less happy to walk then
Having spent much of his first 6 months inside the home and unsocialised Oscar tends to be more comfortable with staying in the home environment with familiar things around him. He is gaining confidence extremely well, but this will require ongoing training. His foster Mum feels that once the weather improves and the days become lighter for longer he will be much more enthusiastic about going for a walk, and will view outdoors as comfortably as in.
The foster home does not have any cats or small furries, and Oscar has not encountered any since being there, so for this reason we feel it best not to home with them.
Oscar is extremely well behaved with children, and we would consider homing with children from the age of 5 years in a proven dog knowledgeable home.
Although a picky eater on arrival, with the appearance of another dog Oscar has learned that he has set meal-times and now eats heartily, but with no hint of possessiveness. He is the same with his toys and will share and allow removal easily. He enjoys toy play with another dog, but has not got the hang of playing solo. He loves having a ball thrown for him.
This little man is not keen on car travel, and whilst he is not travel sick he freezes in fear, so a home local to the area to avoid a long journey would be ideal.
Oscar has been left for a couple of hours and whilst he is not destructive he does cry a little, but would obviously cope with this more easily with doggy company and further work on gradually increasing the length of time. We would prefer applications from homes where someone is at home most of the time or only working a few hours a day.
Despite his fears outside of the home, indoors Oscar loves to meet new people. He will jump up a lot and this is being worked on, but his immense affection and love for people seems to override his nervousness about 'new things'. Outdoors however, new people get the same reaction as new dogs, and he will become nervous and hide until he has checked them out.
Although recall at home is excellent, Oscar obviously has not been let off lead outdoors yet as the focus has been on building his confidence and enjoyment of walks. His foster Mum feels that once a bond has been made with his new owners, his recall will be easily worked on as he does love his people.
He is almost house-trained although will have the occasional overnight accident, or will wee when overly excited, or in a submissive situation. This will improve as he gains confidence and a stable consistent routine in his new home, with positive reward and bonding with his new owners. However, he does react to loud noises (raised voices, doors slamming etc), and will shake and make himself as small as possible, and may wee in fear. This has improved considerably, but a new home should be aware that he may regress for a period of time when settling in, and must be committed to working through this in a calm, positive manner.
He enjoys being brushed and groomed at home, but a trip to the groomers had him trembling in fear. Every new experience with Oscar is one that has him worried, so a new home needs to know that he needs exposure to these experiences little and often, in a gentle and positive way.
Oscar's foster Mum has this to add:
"Oscar was a bundle of nerves for the first few weeks. Since the arrival of another foster dog in our home he has been much happier all round and doesn't require so much human interaction as before. He is really keen to learn and we have already taught him to give a paw when asked for "paw", he knows to "sit" and "lay down" and understands "get down/off" when on furniture and "out" when asked to leave a room. This isn't to say he will do these things immediately as he is very stubborn and likes to push his luck to see how much he can get away with. He loves nothing more than being cuddled and is totally submissive to being put in any position if it means obtaining a cuddle or a stroke. He is still a puppy and has boundless energy but nothing that isn't expected from a puppy. Oscar is a lovely little chap who will be a fantastic addition to any home. He just needs some time, love and attention before he feels safe and secure."
Oscar is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated.
Summary
Must be homed with another well trained, friendly, confident small dog
No cats or small furries
Dog experienced children aged 5 yrs and upwards considered
No full time working homes
Knowledge of training using positive reward and the time and willingness to commit to ongoing training
Applications within 50 miles of Norwich will be given priority
If you are interested in adopting Oscar please complete our online adoption form here:
www.littledogrescue.co.uk/PreAdoption.html
and someone will give you a call as soon as possible.
Oscar came to rescue having been an impulse buy after the loss of an elderly couple's old dog, and subsequently realising they lacked the energy to socialise, train and exercise him sufficiently. Although well loved, Oscar had missed a lot of early interactions and came to us quite a timid boy, so a knowledgeable dog experienced home is being sought.
Oscar is a 9 month old Yorkshire Terrier X currently living in a foster home in Norwich. He was initially the only dog in the foster home, but was very nervous of going for a walk, timid about new experiences and sounds and house-training was hit and miss. However, a second little dog then arrived who was further advanced in her training and Oscar really came out of his shell and began to make quick progress. For this reason will will only consider homes with a resident dog, ideally one a little older than Oscar with good basic training and confidence in place to encourage Oscar and show him that the world can be fun. With another dog to play with Oscar has plenty of energy and loves to rough and tumble. He is easily led though, and whilst he does not initiate mischief, he is happy to play follow my leader, so it's best if your dog is well behaved!
On walks Oscar can still be wary of new people and dogs, but it doesn't take long now for him to come round and make an introduction. He is unsure of anything new and unfamiliar, but alongside another confident and forward dog he tends to follow that lead and is less cautious. He's not keen on bad weather though, and is less happy to walk then
Having spent much of his first 6 months inside the home and unsocialised Oscar tends to be more comfortable with staying in the home environment with familiar things around him. He is gaining confidence extremely well, but this will require ongoing training. His foster Mum feels that once the weather improves and the days become lighter for longer he will be much more enthusiastic about going for a walk, and will view outdoors as comfortably as in.
The foster home does not have any cats or small furries, and Oscar has not encountered any since being there, so for this reason we feel it best not to home with them.
Oscar is extremely well behaved with children, and we would consider homing with children from the age of 5 years in a proven dog knowledgeable home.
Although a picky eater on arrival, with the appearance of another dog Oscar has learned that he has set meal-times and now eats heartily, but with no hint of possessiveness. He is the same with his toys and will share and allow removal easily. He enjoys toy play with another dog, but has not got the hang of playing solo. He loves having a ball thrown for him.
This little man is not keen on car travel, and whilst he is not travel sick he freezes in fear, so a home local to the area to avoid a long journey would be ideal.
Oscar has been left for a couple of hours and whilst he is not destructive he does cry a little, but would obviously cope with this more easily with doggy company and further work on gradually increasing the length of time. We would prefer applications from homes where someone is at home most of the time or only working a few hours a day.
Despite his fears outside of the home, indoors Oscar loves to meet new people. He will jump up a lot and this is being worked on, but his immense affection and love for people seems to override his nervousness about 'new things'. Outdoors however, new people get the same reaction as new dogs, and he will become nervous and hide until he has checked them out.
Although recall at home is excellent, Oscar obviously has not been let off lead outdoors yet as the focus has been on building his confidence and enjoyment of walks. His foster Mum feels that once a bond has been made with his new owners, his recall will be easily worked on as he does love his people.
He is almost house-trained although will have the occasional overnight accident, or will wee when overly excited, or in a submissive situation. This will improve as he gains confidence and a stable consistent routine in his new home, with positive reward and bonding with his new owners. However, he does react to loud noises (raised voices, doors slamming etc), and will shake and make himself as small as possible, and may wee in fear. This has improved considerably, but a new home should be aware that he may regress for a period of time when settling in, and must be committed to working through this in a calm, positive manner.
He enjoys being brushed and groomed at home, but a trip to the groomers had him trembling in fear. Every new experience with Oscar is one that has him worried, so a new home needs to know that he needs exposure to these experiences little and often, in a gentle and positive way.
Oscar's foster Mum has this to add:
"Oscar was a bundle of nerves for the first few weeks. Since the arrival of another foster dog in our home he has been much happier all round and doesn't require so much human interaction as before. He is really keen to learn and we have already taught him to give a paw when asked for "paw", he knows to "sit" and "lay down" and understands "get down/off" when on furniture and "out" when asked to leave a room. This isn't to say he will do these things immediately as he is very stubborn and likes to push his luck to see how much he can get away with. He loves nothing more than being cuddled and is totally submissive to being put in any position if it means obtaining a cuddle or a stroke. He is still a puppy and has boundless energy but nothing that isn't expected from a puppy. Oscar is a lovely little chap who will be a fantastic addition to any home. He just needs some time, love and attention before he feels safe and secure."
Oscar is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated.
Summary
Must be homed with another well trained, friendly, confident small dog
No cats or small furries
Dog experienced children aged 5 yrs and upwards considered
No full time working homes
Knowledge of training using positive reward and the time and willingness to commit to ongoing training
Applications within 50 miles of Norwich will be given priority
If you are interested in adopting Oscar please complete our online adoption form here:
www.littledogrescue.co.uk/PreAdoption.html
and someone will give you a call as soon as possible.
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