Ziggy

Now Adopted

Breed

Goldendoodle

Gender

Male

Location

Dorset

Age

June 2024

Size

Large

Fee

£250

A fun bouncy typical young Doodle

No Full Time Workers
Children over 13

Ziggy Loves

Water and swimming

Meet Ziggy

Ziggy is looking for his forever home ,with experienced owners

Please do read

all the following information fully,before applying.

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

Ziggy is located

Christchurch in Dorset

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 all

Ziggy’s history he was purchased as a puppy,to become a school therapy dog

He started this at around 12 weeks old be introduced into the school ,with the staff and children

The first year he seemed to manage the school routine ,with a trainer on board,the trainer had personal issues ,and the training was put on hold

This left Ziggy without training support and so he days were spent in the school office ,only going out for toilet breaks

Ziggy found this to be frustrating,boring and needed more enrichment,this lead to him stealing office supplies which he started resource guarding

Whilst trying to work and manage a young dog ,is very difficult,especially with things in an office that can be toxic to him,and managing the resource guarding situation

Obviously any toxic items are a danger,and he would first growl then snap if you tried to retrieve the items

During the Summer holidays his Guardian cared for him,but coming back to the school in September he was not happy to be there

The school then decided he was no longer required ,due to his on going behaviours

So he was lucky enough to have his guardian ,whom the school signed full control over to them ,but it’s been very difficult for them managing with working full time,having children to care for ,it’s been a balancing act for everyone involved

The owners have been using dog walkers but unfortunately,he snapped at them after they tried to remove something off his nose.

Ziggy is home alone all day, his owners are trying to juggle quick lead walks but this is no life for him. He has recently been neutered ,in the hope this behaviour might decrease with time

“Ziggy has not bitten “ warning growls and air snapping ,and mouthed ,never any broken skin

He has also has licked the dishes ,when the family have been loading the dishwasher, if you try to move him to go past he with growl and snap

UPDATED INFORMATION

his resource guarding is vastly improved since being neutered,still can resource guarding on occasion but with management he is a lot better ,states his owners

This is such a sad story ,as a very young puppy Ziggy’s might have been overwhelmed and introduced to everything a bit too quickly.

It takes alot of training ,to become a therapy dog and without the trainers support it must have been hard for all concerned

His Guardian ,now his owner ,has been in Ziggy’s life since he was a puppy ,and is heartbroken with the outcome ,for him and them

In the right home with management,patience,time and lots of love we hope Ziggy can adjust better with things in the future

Ziggy is an adorable boy but sadly this was possibly not the right environment for him ,and now he has lost his way a bit.

Let’s see if we have another Guardian angel who can help this young boy,with our support

Doodle Aids Requirements

No full time workers,he has been alone some of the time

Happy if you work from home but you will need to make time for Ziggy

Continued management when required with Ziggy’s resource guarding

He is happy to live with another dog,but we will require several meet and greets

Dog savvy kiddies aged 13 + (with visiting babies or toddlers complete supervision needs to be in place)this is because if he steals their toys he may resource guarding them

Ziggy’s does live with a cat ,but the cat is not over keen on him

If you have a cat ,you would need to work on introducing them slowly with supervision

Your home must be dog friendly ,and the garden dog safe

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

Meet Ziggy

Type F 1 Goldendoodle (Standard)

Colour Black

Born June 2024

He is neutered

Microchipped

Height 24 inches

Weight 30 Kgs

Booster due August 2026

Up to date with flea/tick and worming treatment

No known allergies

Health :- bacterial conjunctivitis which healed with eye drops

Grooming

Ziggy’s coat is long and shaggy,he does shed (if you have an allergy to dog hair please do not apply)

Ziggy is professionally groomed every 8 to 12 weeks,he is nervous at the groomers,dislikes his legs being groomed

Exercise

Ziggy owners has stated he does not get as much exercise as he should be getting,but he does get longer walks at the weekend

He does pull on his lead,so some loose lead training would be very beneficial

His recall is good 90% of the time,we advise any newly rescued dog should not be off lead unless you have complete trust in one another

Ziggy is good with interacting with other dogs ,whilst out on his walks

Further information

Ziggy is a fun lovely,typical bouncy young dog ,he is affectionate to his lady owner and enjoys getting her attention.

With the children in the family he does not liked to be over cuddled ,and will give a warning growl if it gets to become an issue for him

Not sure if this stems back to be overwhelmed by children in the school

His general obedience is good and he is eager to please

Ziggy used to love children, he was amazing in school ,and used to lie on his back with his paws in the air expecting every child to stroke him on the school gates. He continues to love children ,but his owners thinks he is bored and frustrated and will act out for attention

Ziggy’s is toilet trained ,but as we state on all adverts accidents may occur whilst a dog settles into a home

He sleeps in his own bed at night,in the hallway

Can be left on his own in the home for up too 3 hours

Not crate trained

Non destructive in the owners home

Ziggy’s is a water magnetic ,is growing in confidence to love swimming

Favourite things Ziggy likes to do is retrieve things

All potential homes are always fully vetted,and we will asked you for a full home check

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

Please only apply if you feel you carry carry on helping Ziggy with his training

The adoption fee for Ziggy is £250.00

Likes & Dislikes

Dislikes: Being 'overcuddled'

Ziggy’s coat is long and shaggy,he does shed (if you have an allergy to dog hair please do not apply)
Ziggy is professionally groomed every 8 to 12 weeks,he is nervous at the groomers,dislikes his legs being groomed

Ziggy is a fun lovely,typical bouncy young dog ,he is affectionate to his lady owner and enjoys getting her attention.
With the children in the family he does not liked to be over cuddled ,and will give a warning growl if it gets to become an issue for him

Booster due August 2026
Up to date with flea/tick and worming treatment
No known allergies
Had bacterial conjunctivitis which healed with eye drops

Before you apply

It’s essential to carefully read all the information provided. It contains important information about the process, responsibilities, and the specific needs of the dog you’re considering. Taking the time to understand these details ensures you’re fully prepared for the commitment, helps prevent misunderstandings, and ultimately gives the dog the best chance of finding a safe, stable, and loving home.

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