Mar 5, 2025
Alvin ****ADOPTED****
Alvin D2024-75
• Can be an only dog with doggy friends
• Can also live with other dogs
• Older children
• No cats
• Would really benefit from attending dog school
Alvin is a 13 Month old Yorkie cross Bichon described by his foster parents as an absolute pleasure to have in the home. He’s shy when visitors arrive, but soon gets used to them. He’s a well behaved, reserved but loving, funny little man who enjoys a cuddle.
Out on a walk he gets overstimulated if he sees another dog and will barks and pull. This isn’t aggression, just excitement which if not corrected can turn into him nipping the other dogs who walk with him. He is better walked on his own and given one on one attention. He will sometimes try to nip the ankles of passers-by. This appears to be as a result of his background and poor socialisation at an early age.
He can be homed with older teenage dog savvy children who can help with his training.
He’s got terrier throughout him and will chase and bark at cat so we would not recommend he is homed with cat or small furries.
Alvin loves playing with toys, and especially chew toys. He’ll chase a ball but not return it yet. He loves a good rough and tumble, and racing around the secure field or a back garden with the resident dogs. Ideally, he would like a young, playful dog as a companion but there must be enough people available to walk him one to one. He could maybe be an only dog in the right home, but with lots of interaction and visiting dog friends willing to play with him. He has never been an only dog though.
Alvin currently sleeps on his foster parents bed at night and does an excellent impression of an alarm clock waking at 6.30am prompt.
He is fully house trained.
He can be defensive about his bowl at feeding time, so is feed alone. He takes treats nicely.
Alvin needs a home that understands and loves the terrier nature. New owners have to commit to his ongoing training and to safeguarding him. He’s got lots of energy and would enjoy an active home with lots to keep him interested. He’s a real treasure of a pup, that is easy to love. He had an atrocious start to his life that still causes him some issues that need understanding.
Neutered
Vaccinated, microchipped and up to date flea and wormer
Comes with 5 weeks free Agria pet insurance
Fostered in Frome, Somerset.
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