Dewey

Dewey is a lovely little lurcher who was found as a stray so we know nothing of his history.  He is only 10.2 kgs and possibly the smallest adult dog we have ever had at the rescue.  He is very confident, very happy, and will make a great family pet for the right family.

He may be a whippet x terrier – he is super lively, great fun and into everyone. He is NOT a small greyhound – please do not think laid back and lazy but much easier and he is tiny.  He will need to go to training ( that is physical training not at your desk google training) – he will need someone around most of the time – you will need a fully secure garden and a sense of humour.  He has been out and about in the past 2 days and he is a very good boy – he has a very happy little wiggle when he walks.  He does pull a little bit through excitement of needing to ne somewhere bit he is so light you cannot really tell.

Please remember small lurchers are NOT small greyhounds – they are not an easy option as they are small.   They want to have fun, go on adventures and have lots of your attention.  You will need a fully secure garden with 6 foot fence and no launch pads ( like bins) so he can go wandering.  You will also need to be around for a lot of the time.

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see where Dewey goes when he starts his adventures.

In these early days, it’s your responsibility to keep your new dog safe by keeping her world small and calm. Take things slowly and gently build up to more exciting experiences – too much, too soon can be overwhelming and may make the adoption harder for him.

Please remember to stay calm and relaxed throughout this settling-in period. If you feel anxious or stressed, your new dog is likely to feel the same. Greyhounds and some lurchers are incredibly sensitive, emotional souls and are very good at picking up on our moods.

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. She 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 her 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 herself.

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