Honey : Foster found

URGENT FOSTER WITH A VIEW TO ADOPT ,OR WE MAY ACCEPT A STRAIGHT ADOPTION WITH AN EXPERIENCED DOG OWNER/OWNERS

NEED TO FIND THE RIGHT PLACEMENT FOR HONEY ASAP

(This is due to being left too long throughout the day,no garden and lack of finances )

LOCATION Oxfordshire

Honey is looking for a new home due to her owners personal circumstances,finding things taxing with the rising inflation rates,has to now work all hours ,and a partnership breakdown.

Because of the above had to move into a flat ,without a garden and managing things as best as possible.

Honeys owner wants the best for Honey,more than what her owner can give her,and wants to put Honeys needs over her own.

Honey has been with her owner just over a year ,she was purchased online not knowing too much history.

It’s hard when you buy online you may never find out everything you need to know.

She will flinch if you raise your arms too quickly,whilst near her.

After two weeks Honey started to become reactive whilst being walked on her lead,if she saw another dog she would bark & pull to get near them.

Her owner has had a Dog Trainer out to assess this behaviour,and they felt it was fear based anxiety.

Honeys owner has been working on this using different training aids, and Honey is improving.

She is non aggressive and has never bitten we are informed.

Obviously we would like this training to continue,and be managed.

Honey does live with another dog a different breed,they get along fine and she does stay with friends dogs.

Because of her reactive nature with some dogs ,we will not foster or rehome her with another dog in the home,as if things do not work out we do not want to rehome her again.

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE A DOG

CAN LIVE WITH DOG SAVVY CHILDREN 12 AND OVER

NO CATS

MUST HAVE A SAFE AND SECURE GARDEN ,WITH AT LEAST 6ft HIGH WALLS OR FENCES

ANY GATES LEADING TO THE BACK GARDEN ,WILL REQUIRE A LOCK

IF YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY PLANNED PLEASE STATE ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM

Meet Honey

Type Bernedoodle

Born March 2018

Colour Grey & White

Female not spayed (she will be contracted under our terms and conditions )

Height 24 inches

Weight 34 Kilos

As far as we are aware not been used for breeding

Microchipped

Booster due July 2024

Flea/tick/worming all administered in January 2024

Honey did haven an ear infection ,had to go under GA at the vets ,to get them cleaned.

(Please check and clean her ears weekly )

She also is a bin raider ended up at the vet ,as she ate something she shouldn’t have.

No known allergies

Grooming Requirements

Honey has a very well looked after coat,she is groomed regularly.

She has a wool coat,which is wavy/curly ,only sheds minimally ,as all dogs do shed some amount.

She is professionally groomed every 6 weeks ,may need a bath inbetween if required.

Groomer may check Honey’s ears ,some do pluck if required

Whilst on the grooming table she may not like to stand for long periods,the groomer may need to allow for breaks.

Exercise

Honey is walked for 1 hr and 30 mins a day

Really could benefit having more stimulation ,and human interaction plus one to one training.

Her recall is good if no distractions,we do not advise allowing her off lead until there’s fully commitment and trust in all involved.

If a being fostered we do not allow foster dogs off lead,until in a pre paid hired dog paddock

Honey will pull on her lead if she spots another dog,and will bark at them

She will respond to commands,but you need to be positive,kind and consistent at all times.

High value treats will help with her training going forward.

Honey was not well socialised when her owner got her,but has improved vastly.

She is not the sort of dog you can take into cafes and restaurants at the moment,but in time with training this may become a thing in the future.

It’s a myth you cannot teach dogs old tricks you can,it’s how much time you put into any dog bonding learning together.

General Information

Honey came to her owner with some behaviour issues,and hats off to her owner she has continued to carry on helping Honey to improve.

She had some separation anxiety issues,but this has been getting better she can be left for a number of hours now.

With her owners work commitments she has been left longer than maybe Honey would prefer.

We would like her to be in a home ,where a foster or owners can spend more time with her.

When her owner comes home she will get excited and jump up,if there’s a toy in reach it’s best to distract her with the toy,and she will carry it around in her mouth.

When it’s time to go out for a walk ,you go pick her harness and collar up she gets over excited.

Honey is a great dog ,very affectionate,enjoys human company and likes to please.

Honey is toilet trained ,but as with any new dog entering a strange environment ,please be prepared for any accidents.

She sleeps in her owners bedroom at night on her bed,dislikes being on her own at night time.

Honey is not crate trained and is terrified of being put into a crate

Please do not leave bin bags out as she is also a bin raider

Will counter surf if any food is left in her reach

Sometimes has open kitchen cupboards

Never destroyed furniture or furnishings in the home

Can open doors herself

Not very keen on car travel,will go on the back seat in a harness or in the boot

Never crate her in the car,dislikes crates

She has never been car sick

Dislikes the noise of Van’s and Lorries

Does not like water ,not sure if she would like swimming

She loves playing fetch with footballs/tennis balls and likes to have soft toys to have in her mouth when she’s excited but won’t play with them that often.

She will break tennis balls so she has a glow in the dark ball ,because it’s stronger and she doesn’t break it. She loves footballs but will pop them within 2 minutes. She doesn’t like being closed in a room on her own she likes to be by your side.

Honey is an adorable dog and maybe not had the best of starts in life,maybe missed some vital social interactions from puppyhood growing into an adult.

In the right home with the right people we are sure she would be very happy and learn to become your best friend.

It’s always what we as humans need to do to guide and love these precious dogs,we are the example to them.

If you live in rented accommodation ,please be prepared to produce documentation that a dog can live in your property.

As per advert if your considering to foster with a view to adopt,Doodle Aid will supply all,Honeys needs,the foster will need to liaise with us with with what she requires.

Her Foster will need to be prepared to take Honey to appointments when needed,ie vets,groomers and perhaps working with a dog trainer.

If you feel your an experience dog owner we will consider to adoption her ,but there will be a strong vetting system in place.

All homes either foster or to adopt will have a vetting and a homecheck in place.

Applications closed

Once you see applications closed this is the time we will contact you either by email of phone.

We are a small team and may not answer emails or messages promptly,as maybe attending to other charity duties.

Thank you