Goose

Goose is currently in foster care and has settled in incredibly well. He has been clean from day one, going to the back door when he needs to go out, although he doesn’t ask vocally or scratch. After his first week, he was happy to go into the garden on his own.

At night, Goose sleeps downstairs in the hallway on two stacked dog beds — a bit of a Princess and the Pea situation! He sleeps through the night and greets his foster family each morning with a wonderfully waggy tail and lots of bouncing enthusiasm.

While Goose isn’t a cuddly dog just yet, he very much wants to be close to his people. He follows his foster parents around, keeps them in sight, and enjoys being involved in whatever is going on. He is unfazed by kitchen appliances and is wonderfully curious — very nosey in the best possible way.

Goose will not attempt the stairs and seems perfectly content staying downstairs. His favourite foods are anything fishy, and he tends to graze from his bowl throughout the day. He is very interested in human dinners, but after a quick sniff and being told “no”, he will happily lie down behind a chair until the meal is finished.

He does still have a little counter-surfing habit, though this is steadily improving. Goose also loves collecting items and taking them back to his bed — favourites so far include a kitchen mop, kneeling pad, socks, a woolly hat, a coat, a flip-flop and even a pair of spectacles! Nothing has been damaged, and items are easily swapped for his toys.

He especially enjoys country walks, often stopping for a minute or two to take in his surroundings. Goose travels well in the car, although he prefers to stand and look out of all the windows.

Overall, Goose comes across as a confident, curious and affectionate-in-his-own-way boy who is settling beautifully into home life.

The three things Goose wags his tail for the most:
• His harness and foster mum’s boots (walk time!)
• Mealtimes
• Someone coming downstairs in the morning (very likely cupboard love, as breakfast is imminent!)

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Goose has a European pet passport, which means he can be rehomed outside the UK. Potential adopters must be able to travel to us to meet and collect him, as we don’t transport or deliver dogs. We’re also happy to arrange a home check in your area prior to adoption.

In these early days, it’s your responsibility to keep Goose safe by keeping his 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, Goose is likely to feel the same. Greyhounds are incredibly sensitive, emotional souls and are very good at picking up on our moods.

Goose is currently living in a foster home, but before that he spent time in kennels, so some everyday household sights and sounds may still feel new, confusing or a little worrying for him. He’ll need gentle introductions to things like hoovers, TVs and busy home life, along with plenty of reassurance as he learns that he’s safe. With time, patience and understanding, Goose will blossom into a wonderful companion, ready to share life’s adventures with you.

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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