Dave

Dave has arrived as a Italian Greyhound X Saluki puppy who was bought from a breeder – then abandoned.  This is all we know of his background.    He is a fabulous puppy – very happy and very and very loving.

We have no idea how big he will grow – he may not even be the breeds mentioned above if they breeder lied to charge more money – who knows.     He is definitely a  sighthound but he may grow to be bigger than expected – he will be as nature intended.

Puppies are very hard work – they bite, they need constant attention and they chew.  Please make sure you have the time and patience before applying – too many people give up on a dog within the first few weeks because they cannot be bothered or they have changed their mind.  Dave needs to go into a home and stay in that home.

Dave will need to go to training classes to make him a good doggie citizen.  That is actual classes – not google ones or a behaviourist report – you need to attend classes.

You will also need a fully secure garden with no launch pads (e.g. bins next to the fence) and be around for most of the day.  Working from home with a puppy will be challenging so ensure you can deal with this.    He can live with other dogs and older children – puppies play bite so he cannot live with young children.

Before applying to adopt, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the 3-3-3 rule. This is some of the best advice available to help a new dog settle successfully into their new home.

3 days – In the first three days, your dog may feel scared, anxious or overwhelmed. He may also test boundaries as he tries to understand his new environment.

3 weeks – After around three weeks, he should start to feel more settled and become familiar with his routine. This is often when his personality begins to shine through.

3 months – By three months, your new dog will truly understand that this is his home. He’ll feel relaxed, secure and trusting, and much more like himself.

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