Post by Girlytrude on Mar 29, 2014 16:46:12 GMT
Please read Barney's details carefully before deciding whether to submit an application. Applications which do not meet the criteria will not be contacted.
Barney came to the rescue following the closure of another rescue so we have no prior history for him. However he has proved a delightful little character and will be a wonderful addition to the right home.
Barney is sharing the foster home with 4 other dogs and although there were some initial scuffles, he has settled into the pack once the ground rules were set by the resident male and Barney accepted his place. He could be homed with another dog as long as that dog was confident with his position in the home, but not challenging. Barney is an easy going chap, but his previous experiences had left him unsure of proper behaviour and doggy manners.
He will bark at other dogs on walks, but is still working on his confidence building, and we are looking for an experienced home committed to training, doggy socialising and working with Barney to further his experience of life.
He is currently walked twice a day, for one hour each time, but it was clear this was a new experience for him and he had to go back to puppy basics with lead training. He is still nervous around heavy traffic or loud noises, but if you stop and wait for it to pass he will happily walk on, and is beginning to now enjoy walks and look forward to them. He is best walked on a short lead, keeping him close to you which boosts his confidence; he feels safer this way.
Barney's recall is selective at times, and until an established bond has been made we would not advise letting him off lead in open spaces. Generally his recall is good, but if he has his ball or there are other distractions he is prone to 'deafness'!
This is an area of training that will need further work.
The foster home has 2 very dog savvy cats, and Barney has shown no aggression towards them. He will chase if they run however, he wants to play! So whilst we will home where there are cats, they must be dog savvy and the owner experienced with such introductions.
Whilst Barney is improving in his confidence, he is still very wary of new people, and on meeting somebody new he will initially back away and try to hide. If he is left alone, and you carry on your business, leaving him to come to you when he is ready he will do so in his own time, and is then very affectionate and loving. He must be given this space to make his own approach. Once he has bonded however, he becomes very committed to his chosen person, and it is essential if homed within a family setting to share the care and responsibilities in order that his bond does not become to the exclusion of others, and solely reliant on one person.
For the reasons stated above, and Barney's anxiety around children, we will not home where there are resident or visiting children.
Barney has two meals a day, wet food mixed with biscuit. He will try to sneak extra from the other dogs' dishes, but will leave if told 'no' and will sit and wait to see if they leave any. He likes dental sticks and most treats and takes them very gently. He loves to play ball, especially football, and will chase and fetch the ball back, dropping it a few feet away waiting for you to throw it again. And although he will growl at other dogs when he has a toy this is to entice them to play and should not be mistaken as aggression.
This gorgeous little boy travels quite well in a car, although has only been for short rides so far. He can be left at home for short periods, although he can be a little vocal at first even though he has the other dogs for company.
Barney currently sleeps on his Foster Mum's bed with the other dogs, and will settle quickly. We would like to home him where he will be allowed to continue to sleep in the bedroom, but perhaps be taught to sleep in his own bed beside the owner's to reduce the reliance he tends to develop on one person. He will wake you up in the morning with kisses, and won't stop until he is successful!
Sadly this little boy came to us in quite a neglected and matted condition and had to have large areas of hair cut out to remove mats. He was initially very wary of being groomed and would run from the brush, but with patience and gentle handling he now looks forward to his daily grooming session and will come running when he sees the brush brought out. His coat does need a good daily brush through to ensure it stays tangle free, and a new owner must have the time to commit to this.
Although now mostly clean in the house, Barney was not house-trained when he arrived, and can still have the occasional accident. He does not always give clear signals that he needs to go out, and even after he has been out can then toilet indoors. This is improving with patience and a regular pattern of trips into the garden, rewarding outdoor toileting and not reacting to indoor accidents. It is essential that only Positive Reinforcement methods are used to ensure Barney continues to progress in this area, and advice can be given to a new owner to assist with this if required.
This special little lad has come a long way already, but needs an understanding home to help him further on his path to becoming the confident and well-rounded little chap he has the potential to be. His foster Mum has this to add:
"When Barney first arrived with us he did not have much idea of being a dog and he wasn't sure of people. Unsure of love and affection he backed away from us when we tried to fuss him, so we let him make the first move and waited for him to come to us, which he soon did and soon started to show how loving and affectionate he could be. Some times he can be a bit too much in your face but will tend to settle after a bit. He loves playing with one of our resident dogs Reggie, and they have become great pals, so he would benefit greatly from having a resident confident dog to help give him the confidence he needs. He is still nervous of some household noises but getting better as the weeks go by (we don't think he has ever really lived in a house). He tends to find me (his foster Mom) his protector and has become very bonded with me. In the weeks that we have had him he has started to get over some of his fears. He is going to need a very understanding and patient home that can show him what it's like to be part of a family and how fun it is to be a dog. Underneath his nervousness is a very loving, playful boy that just wants to learn and make you happy. He has not shown any aggression at all."
Barney is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated.
Summary
A quiet home with previous dog owning experience
No resident or visiting children (ie: an adult only home)
Cats are possible if already dog savvy and owner used to such introductions
A confident, well trained dog to bring Barney on in his life experiences and for company would be an advantage
Can only be left for short periods
Must be allowed to sleep in the bedroom
Ongoing house-training, basic training and socialising needed
If you are interested in adopting Barney please complete our online adoption form here:
www.littledogrescue.co.uk/PreAdoption.html
and someone will give you a call as soon as possible.
Barney came to the rescue following the closure of another rescue so we have no prior history for him. However he has proved a delightful little character and will be a wonderful addition to the right home.
Barney is sharing the foster home with 4 other dogs and although there were some initial scuffles, he has settled into the pack once the ground rules were set by the resident male and Barney accepted his place. He could be homed with another dog as long as that dog was confident with his position in the home, but not challenging. Barney is an easy going chap, but his previous experiences had left him unsure of proper behaviour and doggy manners.
He will bark at other dogs on walks, but is still working on his confidence building, and we are looking for an experienced home committed to training, doggy socialising and working with Barney to further his experience of life.
He is currently walked twice a day, for one hour each time, but it was clear this was a new experience for him and he had to go back to puppy basics with lead training. He is still nervous around heavy traffic or loud noises, but if you stop and wait for it to pass he will happily walk on, and is beginning to now enjoy walks and look forward to them. He is best walked on a short lead, keeping him close to you which boosts his confidence; he feels safer this way.
Barney's recall is selective at times, and until an established bond has been made we would not advise letting him off lead in open spaces. Generally his recall is good, but if he has his ball or there are other distractions he is prone to 'deafness'!
This is an area of training that will need further work. The foster home has 2 very dog savvy cats, and Barney has shown no aggression towards them. He will chase if they run however, he wants to play! So whilst we will home where there are cats, they must be dog savvy and the owner experienced with such introductions.
Whilst Barney is improving in his confidence, he is still very wary of new people, and on meeting somebody new he will initially back away and try to hide. If he is left alone, and you carry on your business, leaving him to come to you when he is ready he will do so in his own time, and is then very affectionate and loving. He must be given this space to make his own approach. Once he has bonded however, he becomes very committed to his chosen person, and it is essential if homed within a family setting to share the care and responsibilities in order that his bond does not become to the exclusion of others, and solely reliant on one person.
For the reasons stated above, and Barney's anxiety around children, we will not home where there are resident or visiting children.
Barney has two meals a day, wet food mixed with biscuit. He will try to sneak extra from the other dogs' dishes, but will leave if told 'no' and will sit and wait to see if they leave any. He likes dental sticks and most treats and takes them very gently. He loves to play ball, especially football, and will chase and fetch the ball back, dropping it a few feet away waiting for you to throw it again. And although he will growl at other dogs when he has a toy this is to entice them to play and should not be mistaken as aggression.
This gorgeous little boy travels quite well in a car, although has only been for short rides so far. He can be left at home for short periods, although he can be a little vocal at first even though he has the other dogs for company.
Barney currently sleeps on his Foster Mum's bed with the other dogs, and will settle quickly. We would like to home him where he will be allowed to continue to sleep in the bedroom, but perhaps be taught to sleep in his own bed beside the owner's to reduce the reliance he tends to develop on one person. He will wake you up in the morning with kisses, and won't stop until he is successful!
Sadly this little boy came to us in quite a neglected and matted condition and had to have large areas of hair cut out to remove mats. He was initially very wary of being groomed and would run from the brush, but with patience and gentle handling he now looks forward to his daily grooming session and will come running when he sees the brush brought out. His coat does need a good daily brush through to ensure it stays tangle free, and a new owner must have the time to commit to this.
Although now mostly clean in the house, Barney was not house-trained when he arrived, and can still have the occasional accident. He does not always give clear signals that he needs to go out, and even after he has been out can then toilet indoors. This is improving with patience and a regular pattern of trips into the garden, rewarding outdoor toileting and not reacting to indoor accidents. It is essential that only Positive Reinforcement methods are used to ensure Barney continues to progress in this area, and advice can be given to a new owner to assist with this if required.
This special little lad has come a long way already, but needs an understanding home to help him further on his path to becoming the confident and well-rounded little chap he has the potential to be. His foster Mum has this to add:
"When Barney first arrived with us he did not have much idea of being a dog and he wasn't sure of people. Unsure of love and affection he backed away from us when we tried to fuss him, so we let him make the first move and waited for him to come to us, which he soon did and soon started to show how loving and affectionate he could be. Some times he can be a bit too much in your face but will tend to settle after a bit. He loves playing with one of our resident dogs Reggie, and they have become great pals, so he would benefit greatly from having a resident confident dog to help give him the confidence he needs. He is still nervous of some household noises but getting better as the weeks go by (we don't think he has ever really lived in a house). He tends to find me (his foster Mom) his protector and has become very bonded with me. In the weeks that we have had him he has started to get over some of his fears. He is going to need a very understanding and patient home that can show him what it's like to be part of a family and how fun it is to be a dog. Underneath his nervousness is a very loving, playful boy that just wants to learn and make you happy. He has not shown any aggression at all."
Barney is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated.
Summary
A quiet home with previous dog owning experience
No resident or visiting children (ie: an adult only home)
Cats are possible if already dog savvy and owner used to such introductions
A confident, well trained dog to bring Barney on in his life experiences and for company would be an advantage
Can only be left for short periods
Must be allowed to sleep in the bedroom
Ongoing house-training, basic training and socialising needed
If you are interested in adopting Barney please complete our online adoption form here:
www.littledogrescue.co.uk/PreAdoption.html
and someone will give you a call as soon as possible.
