Peggy

Foster Needed

Breed

Miniature Sheepadoodle

Gender

Female

Location

Essex

Age

March 2020

Size

Medium

Peggy is a lovely intelligent dog, but her history means she needs a home without young children as well as somewhere she won't be left alone for long.

No Full Time Workers
Large and secured garden
Children over 13
Easygoing home

Peggy Loves

Balls... playing ball... anything with a ball involved ! Very clever dog.

Meet Peggy

PEGGY IS LOOK FOR A FOSTER HOME,WITH THE POTENTIAL TO ADOPT

Please do read

all the following information fully,before applying.

If you do not match Peggy’s criteria do not apply ,thank you

Peggy is located

in Chelmsford ,County Essex

You will be expected to travel,to carry out some meet and greets ,we ask for several so the dog in question ,can get acquainted with you

Peggy, an F1 Miniature Sheepadoodle, who is intelligent, affectionate, and very special. She was an important part of the family, even before the arrival of a baby in February 2024. The family had behaviourists help ensure Peggy was well-prepared for the changes that would come with the baby. However, Peggy's behaviour became more challenging after an anal gland rupture during a stay at in-laws' house, leading to pain and some aggression, including snapping directed at the other dog and toddler. Another behaviourist stepped in and created a plan to maintain a safe distance between Peggy and the toddler.

Unfortunately, an incident occurred where Peggy snapped after the toddler accidentally sat on her tail. This was a difficult and heartbreaking situation, and although your current behaviourist passed the matter to a specialist, there’s no guarantee it won’t happen again. With a growing family (including a baby due in May 2026), the owner felt that keeping Peggy in the house was unsafe and unfair to everyone involved; including Peggy

The family are facing immense stress, and while they’ve put in a lot of time, effort, and resources into training Peggy, they feel that she now needs a home where she can receive constant attention and care. The family are overwhelmed but are desperately seeking a solution that ensures Peggy’s future, while also ensuring their family’s well-being.

Peggy was purchased just before the lockdown started, so she would benefit with some gradual socialising.Peggy’s owners did what they could during the lockdown, but they do believe that this is the reason ,she has a lot of anxious traits.

Doodle Aid’s Requirements

Peggy would love a home without any young children,time which can be spent on getting to know her new family

It would be great if the home is fairly quiet ,where Peggy has some space to call her own

No full time workers ,as we only like her to be left a few hours per day

Peggy would love a playmate of a similar size ,perhaps a Cockapoo/Cavapoo

We will accept a foster home with children over 13 (must be dog savvy and respectful)

No cats

Your property must be dog friendly,with a safe and secure garden

If you have any day trips or holidays planned ,please state on your application form

Meet Peggy

Type F1 miniature Sheepadoodle

Born March 2020

Colour Black/grey with some white markings

Height 42/43 Kgs

Weight 9 Kgs

Microchipped checked

Booster vaccine due August 2027

Flea/tick treatment due March 2026

Worming treatment due April 2026

Health

Peggy previously suffered from anal gland issue, with rupture in 2024, in which antibiotics was given. Was also then on 4 week/6 week/ 8 week/ 12 week checks to ensure there was no build up, as liquid was 'viscous' and hard to secrete.

We would advise ,to always get her anal glands check by a veterinarian going forward please

Peggy did not tolerate food that contained grain as a puppy,her diet is now kept as grain free

When a puppy Giardia which cleared after treatment. Minor ear and anal sac ailments; all treated and cleared.

Grooming

Peggy has a soft wavy coat,only sheds minimally,as all dogs shed sone amount Bathed every one to three weeks depending on condition, groom every 6 weeks for trim and deep clean/ nails etc

Peggy is not a huge fan of loud noises from dryer etc, but will tolerate being brushed and washed, and will be handled fine. Never had any issues going to a Professional Groomers

Exercise

Peggy is walked twice a day ,her recall is good unless distracted

We “DO NOT” allow any of our foster dogs to be off lead,not unless in a private hired paddock

Peggy only pulls on the lead ,if there is a distraction ,or needs to go to the toilet

Interaction with other dogs whilst out , prefers to be alone, and not approached by other dogs. She can often ignore and walk by most dogs, unless they are showing their own reactivity. Owner does genuinely judge by Peggy's signals and levels of calm/ overstimulation.

Other times, will pull toward dogs to sniff, her owner will keep this interaction brief.

Peggy lives with another small dog a Cavapoo (one year younger)

General obedience

Note from Peggy’s owner

Extremely clever! Her most endearing quality, that can also be a pain, is that she is always one step ahead of you which can mean that she can be naughty if bored or under stimulated. Will chew any bed given to her, so absolutely cannot have fluff stuffed beds!

She is very sheepdog in the sense that she loves to chase, and absolutely loves to be worked hard. Can do gundog style training where you can throw a ball and tell her to wait before fetching, so in the right hands can demonstrate amazing control and restraint. However, if she knows that you are someone who will not stick to the training she will happily ignore boundaries with certain people

Peggy can ring a bell to go for a wee. Can play a ukelele (command word is "touch"). Will go and get her bowl or an object and bring it back to you if you say "hand". On her first ever agility lesson, she was so excited she ran ahead of the trainer and I and did the whole circuit first time on her own with rapid speed! She can do "sit", "down", "rollover", "bang", "pretty", "spin", "back", "wait", all as spoken commands and with hand gestures only.

Peggy we are sure would love to partake in some activities be it scent work,or agility

Further information

Peggy will be the perfect pet for a family that love a challenge, have lots of space for her to run around and do not have babies or small children

Very lively and bouncy! training from day dot has always been to try and keep 4 paws on the floor, which is virtually impossible for her (she has a thing with getting as close to your face as possible) - extremely loving, but also likes to keep her distance from time to time as she can be quite wary of some loud noises/big personalities to begin with. Loves a good head or butt scratch, and if she really likes you belly rubs are a must and will produce the strangest happy noise haha!

She is a fun-loving, calmer in her older years, very talented dog with lots of amazon potential in the right hands!

Jumps up at people, wary of loud noises, but can be trained through this and loves classical music/ a den to hide away in and feel safe

Peggy is toilet trained,(rings a bell)but as we state with any dogs entering a new environment,accidents may occur

Little Peggy is an avid chewer of soft or fluffy objects

Peggy is crate trained gets herself into her crate for some chill time,also sleeps in her crate at night

She can swim but prefers not too

Favourite games and toys ,fetch particularly with gun-dog-style waiting.Likes food filled kongs or frozen treats.

Ball obsessed will not leave a ball alone once thrown!!! She would genuinely play fetch forever, so balls are an outside only thing (owner states)

Note from Peggy’s owner

She is genuinely such a lovely dog, and we get compliments wherever we go on how well behaved she is and how she pulls herself up so proper to really impress other people. She is such a pleaser and a hard worker and thrives when given jobs to do.

A much loved family member ,highly intelligent just needs to be loved and in the right environment

All potential homes will be fully vetted ,with a full homecheck in place

If you live in rented accommodation,we will require documentation that a dog can live in this property

Whilst Peggy is in foster care,Doodle Aid will supply food,pay expenses for vets,behaviourist and if further needs are required the fosters will let us know

Thank you

Likes & Dislikes

Likes: Food filled Kongs

Dislikes: Loud noises

Peggy has a soft wavy coat,only sheds minimally,as all dogs shed sone amount Bathed every one to three weeks depending on condition, groom every 6 weeks for trim and deep clean/ nails etc
Peggy is not a huge fan of loud noises from dryer etc, but will tolerate being brushed and washed, and will be handled fine. Never had any issues going to a Professional Groomers

Peggy is walked twice a day ,her recall is good unless distracted
We “DO NOT” allow any of our foster dogs to be off lead,not unless in a private hired paddock
Peggy only pulls on the lead ,if there is a distraction ,or needs to go to the toilet
Interaction with other dogs whilst out , prefers to be alone, and not approached by other dogs. She can often ignore and walk by most dogs, unless they are showing their own reactivity. Owner does genuinely judge by Peggy's signals and levels of calm/ overstimulation.
Other times, will pull toward dogs to sniff, her owner will keep this interaction brief.
Peggy lives with another small dog a Cavapoo (one year younger)

Peggy previously suffered from anal gland issue, with rupture in 2024, in which antibiotics was given. Was also then on 4 week/6 week/ 8 week/ 12 week checks to ensure there was no build up, as liquid was 'viscous' and hard to secrete.
We would advise ,to always get her anal glands check by a veterinarian going forward please
Peggy did not tolerate food that contained grain as a puppy,her diet is now kept as grain free
When a puppy Giardia which cleared after treatment. Minor ear and anal sac ailments; all treated and cleared.

General Information

Please read everyhing before submitting an application
If you have any holidays booked please state on your application form
You must be prepared to travel for as many meet and greets as we request
Any potential applicants we will request them to be available for a full vetting and a home check
If you live in rented accommodation we will ask for documentation that a dog can live within this property

Before you apply

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