Mr Skip has come into us from the stray pound so sadly we don't know what he's been up to or why he came to be a stray but we do know he wasn't claimed by his owner so we have promised to find him a new home, never to be a stray again!
Skip is your typical active, ball obsessed Collie! In the playpen his top priority is playing ball but failing that any toy will do, he will retrieve all day long and bring back to your feet to throw again though we are encouraging him more to have a sniff/have a stroll around rather than constant fetch.
On the lead he can be a bit all over the shop weaving from left to right but we have started work on this though it's likely further work will need to continue in his new home.
We have introduced him to other dogs since being here and he isn't remotely interested or fussed by them however if he see's them from a distance he can stalk them.
Skip will need an active home one where he can have plenty of walks but equally balanced out with mental stimulation to keep that brain working and to help tire him out!
If you are looking for a ball mad pup to accompany you on hikes, Skip could be just the man for you!
Scooby has come into us as a stray, when he was first found he was dreadfully underweight but he is getting there slowly and much happier for the additional meals! 🙂
The first thing we can say about Scooby is that he is an active boy, he loves to be out and about exploring and could literally walk for miles! He would thrive at something to challenge his brain like Obedience, Rally, agility or Mantrailing - we think he would be ace at them all!!
When he first came into us his leadwork was none existent however we have introduced him to a Gencon and he is doing much better, he can be a bit skittish at times but progress is definitely being made!
In the playpen he loves to run round inspecting ALL of the toys to ensure he picks the right one to carry round with him, he will happily give up and/or trade any toy, he will also fetch but mainly just likes to carry his chosen toy and mooch round.
Scooby is incredibly affectionate, he loves people, loves to be told he is a good boy, loves his fuss, cuddles and ear rubs! He is also a foodie so using this to harness his training will be key, he does have some of the basics but with his clever brain we know his command range can be broadened substantially.
Scooby has met plenty of dogs here, some of which he is totally ignorant to and some he likes to say hello to, he can be quite full on in their faces but he hasn't shown a bad bone since arriving with us.
Overall Scooby would make a lovely dog for someone willing to put in a bit of training and has the activity level to suit him.
Welcome Wade who has come into us as a stray and like many, with absolutely no history so we have had to get to know him to find out what type of home he will need.
When Wade first came into us he was quite overwhelmed and shut down in the kennel environment, he didn't want to come out of his kennel then didn't want to go back in, struggling to bond with anyone seemingly not knowing what he actually wanted and we struggled to find anything to engage him with.
Wade is now getting there but clearly kennels aren't the place for him nor for his true personality to come out but we are seeing glimmers!
On the lead he is now walking much better with the use of a figure of 8, he will happily accompany you anywhere and not an ounce of bother to go back in his kennel. He is quite an active boy who loves a stroll and to take in every sniff possible.
He is becoming more interactive as each day passes, he is now happy and wagging his tail to see us, he takes treats gently and knows sit 🙂
Generally he isn't too interested in other dogs opting to just ignore and enjoy his walks but there are some that get his tail wagging! We think that he could live with another dog provided temperaments suit, we don't think he would cope with anything too over the top or bouncy, a nice placid pooch to complement his more relaxed nature otherwise he will be grand as an only dog.
Overall Wade is a lovely, gentle boy who just needs someone to see the loving dog we see that is desperate to have his own humans, a solid routine, plenty of time and a lot of love.
Our gorgeous bobby dazzler FRAZZLE is on the search for a special family to call his own. He is a 2year old Border Collie who came into as a stray from another rescue so no previous history is known.
He has been golden here with us but he is a nervous lad who obviously hasn't seen much of the outside world so he does find things a little scary such as traffic or new things.
He would cope much better in a fairly rural type setting (not one for city living as it would be too much for him). A calm quiet adult household would suit him and a family with time and patience to help his confidence grow and show him the world isn't a scary place.
Once he knows you, Frazzle is all about the people, loving all the fusses and tummy tickles
He is actually pretty good on the lead and is good with other dogs - he pays them no attention at all and would much rather have a human to interact with. Doesn't really play with toys, more so he has no clue what they are and what to do with them
Little Miss Angel who is a SBT X Labrador, was brought into us to rehome as she and her sibling had developed littermate syndrome, so it was in the interests of both dogs for one of them to find a new home.
Since coming into us Angel has been on a diet as she was quite a portly pooch but she is now gaining a more slender figure and has more energy for playtime!
On the lead she can be strong but we have started work on this and she is doing much better, we would however recommend further training in her new home as she hasn't quite got the hang of a loose lead at all times... yet!
Due to the reasons of her coming into us we are looking for a dog free home for her, so she never has to worry about sharing fuss, food or attention with another dog again. She is good with other dogs, she can bark at some in excitement on the lead but we do think she would just prefer dog friends on walkies and not to live with.
In the playpen she loves a good run around, she will also chase and bring toys back to you to throw again! She is also a very affectionate a loving girl who would make a great family dog.
We have been told by her owners that she is used to a crate, no problems leaving her, loves toys, travels well, has been around children no issues, loves her fuss but not a fan of having a bath!
Ozzy has come to us as he was given to an elderly gentleman in a park, the gentleman wasn't able to keep him himself so took him to some kennels where he was taken in as an emergency before being found a rescue space with us!
We will absolutely be looking for an active home for this dude as he has an abundance of energy so will need plenty of walks, adventures, not to mention mental stimulation in equal measures to exercise.
Ozzy is a super fun dog, there is never a dull moment when he is around! he definitely has a brain between those ears and our challenge has been to harness his concentration to use said clever brain as it's clear he has had limited input prior to coming to us so whilst we have started the basics he will need to continue his training in his new home and ideally attend some dog training classes.
On the lead he can walk well, he does often get distracted by a sniff or excited seeing a person or a dog so he does need a handler to give clear directions and praise when he's being a good boy 🙂
Obviously kennels aren't the place for such a young active boy however his excitement can sometimes get the better of him, especially when we go in for 'walkies' he jumps up often to face height and can mouthe, so we would suggest him being best placed with a home where there are no young children as he may inadvertently hurt them.
With some additional training and the paw-fect home Ozzy will make a fab dog for someone!
Big boy Bongo is now ready to find himself a new and forever home after being picked up as a stray then taken to a stray pound, thankfully we had a kennel big enough for him otherwise he would have been PTS 🙁
As Bongo was a stray we have no previous history on him but since arriving with us he has been the happiest boy who loves everyone he meets!
When he first arrived we noticed something was amiss with his eyes as he was squinting a lot just not seeming comfortable so we got him on some pain relief then up to the vet as soon as we could. The vets initially diagnosed him with an ulcer so was given drops to be administered twice daily, unfortunately when he went in for his castration it was found he needed entropion surgery on both eyes which was performed at the same time and was a success.
Bongo is now in the cone of shame to protect his eyes till they heal, thankfully he's not bothered by it - the staff on the otherhand might be when he uses it as a battering ram up the backs of their legs - he finds it hilarious!
Due to Bongo's surgery we haven't been able to properly dog test him off lead with any others but he has walked round tail wagging with dog friends he has made here, we would suggest him better being the only dog but he may be able to live with another provided temperaments suit.
We will be looking for an active home as he loves his walks and being only 2 he has a fair amount of energy, so plenty of adventures needed! We will also be looking for a home to take him along to some training classes as his basic commands are a bit hit and miss but also his lead work does have a lot to be desired, we did start working with him but since his op we have had to use a harness on him to ensure nothing catches his eyes. Hopefully once healed we can introduce him to a head collar... or even better he might have found a home by then!!
Bongo is certain to bring comedic value to your home, not to mention a loving and loyal companion, he has a heart of gold he just needs an owner to continue with his training!
