Sep 5, 2024
Reef *****ADOPTED*****
Reef D2024 – 117
- Needs a resident dog to learn and play with
- Older dog savvy children
- Not cat or small furry tested but young enough to learn
- Would benefit from attending puppy class
Reef is an 8 month old Bichon who is desperate to trust people and loves being close to you but doesn’t like it when you go towards him. He likes to choose to be in your company rather that you choosing to be with him/her. This is improving daily and he is now jumping up on the sofa looking for attention.
Despite being desperate to love and trust and not wanting to be alone. He is very playful with the resident dogs and toys. In fact he has come out of his shell so much he loves to steal slippers and toys taking them to his bed and storing them as treasure.
He has not been walked far as he has been decompressing since arriving in foster. He has been practicing in the garden with a harness and lead getting used to gentle pressure under supervision and with lots of positive encouragement and treats. He is now taking short walks around the block with the resident dog for company and confidence. Every day is a new day and every day he is learning.
His nosey side is starting to come out as he loves to follow foster mum everywhere to see wat is happening and if it involves any treats. He is still unsure of any new people who come to the home but if they ignore him and give him time to think about it he comes closer to see what’s going on.
Reef has loads of energy chasing the other dogs and zooming around the garden. As he is still young mentally and physically for his age he loves to have lots of power naps on a nice furry blanket or pillow and then he is ready to go again.
Reef is not cat or small furry tested but young enough to learn.
He can be homed with dog savvy children 7 and over who would maybe like to read to him until he gets his confidence to play with them.
Currently he sleeps in a play pen and is quiet and clean all night.
House training is a work in progress and is improving every day. As he enjoys spending lots of time in the garden this is getting better and better.
Reef eats fine around the other dogs and is starting to learn what treats are.
Reef needs an active home with another dog. Its going to take him a little time to get to full strength and confidence but he has heard the other dogs mention mountain climbing, paddleboarding and sand squirrel hunting so he has now put all these adventures on his to do list. All he needs now id the family who will help him get there.
Neutered
Vaccinated, Microchipped and up to date flea and wormer
Comes with 5 weeks free Agria pet insurance
Fostered in Newport
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