Nov 26, 2024
Pumpkin *****ADOPTED*****
Pumpkin D2024-164
• Needs a resident dog to learn from and enjoy adventures with
• Older dog savvy children
• Fine with dog savvy cats
• Would benefit from attending puppy class
Pumpkin is a 12 month old Shitzu Cross described by his foster family as initially a bit wary but soon joins in with wherever his foster brother is up to. He will soon tell you off if you aren’t giving him enough attention. He enjoys standing on the windowsill with his foster siblings and doing their bit for neighbourhood watch.
He is happy around children who are dog aware and would make a great adventure companion once he has made friends with them. He follows the lead of another dog to feel confident and safe.
He currently chases the family cat – because his foster brother does, but a dog savvy cat who would tell him off is all he would need.
He plays with dogs and toys if the other dogs are and bounces around like a lamb when playing. He makes you smile watching him and it’s impossible to feel sad when pumpkin is around even when he’s doing something he shouldn’t as he just gives u a cheeky look with his deep eyes and he could charm anyone.
He will wear a harness but doesn’t really like the lead but this is being worked on. Lots of encouragement and positive rewards help. At the moment he goes to a secure field with the other dogs and when you let him go, he’s like a whizzing, jumping firework or newborn lamb.
He currently sleeps on the bottom of fosters bed as this is where his foster brother sleeps.
As long as you remind him to go out and give him ample opportunity, he is almost fully house trained. He will follow the other dogs out and is learning from them.
He eats well with the other dogs and waits until his name is called and bowl put down. He will take treats but can sometimes hold back a bit so the treat is put on the floor for him. He knows when treats are expected and if on a walk, he will stay quite close to the person with the treats so he doesn’t miss out. He will remind you if you forget to give him a treat after he has done well. So training works both ways.
Pumpkin needs a family who will take him on adventures but understand that he needs work on a lead. He loves being cuddled up and will happily do lazy days, when you need a bit of down time. He needs a resident dog to learn from and he really enjoys an adventure buddy to chase and cuddle.
Neutered
Vaccinated, Microchipped and up to date flea and wormer
Comes with 5 weeks free Agria pet insurance
Fostered in Cardiff
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