Dexter : Looking for Experienced Foster

Delightful Dexter Is Looking For An Experienced Foster Home.

Not first time dog owner’s please

Christmas is only around the corner,please do think carefully before applying to foster Dexter

Are you having a busy Christmas ,as this might not be the time to foster Dexter

If your Christmas is going to be quiet and your home birds,this would be perfect for him

Please do read all the following information fully,before applying.If you do not match his criteria do not apply thank you

Dexter is located in Lancing BN15 in West Sussex

We would expect you to travel to carry out several meet and greets before making a commitment

This handsome young Sproodle is dearly loved by his current owner, but recently they have been diagnosed with asthma.This has resulted in them requesting our help ,to find him a suitable foster home with a view to adopt

He also shares a home with a toddler,who is unpredictable and has backed Dexter into a corner,this resulted in a warning growl,then followed by a nip ,no blood was drawn.

The child was warned but ignored the warning signs ,due to their age and not understanding

Dexter also suffers with separation anxiety,which will need gentle management,this will all be discussed further with us

Dexter can be nervous around new people,once he gains your trust he will become very friendly,just needs time and patience

Whilst a a routine visit at the vets ,who knew Dexter is anxious,they did not allow him time to settle and went straight into an examination.

When the vet popped the stethoscope on his body,he reacted by giving a warning growl.

Doodle Aids Requirements for A Foster Home

People at home ,as Dexter does not cope with being left home alone

Quiet home over the Christmas period please

No small children in home or visiting ,if thinking about adopting Dexter ,he would not suit a couple planning a family in the future

Will consider a home with older dog savvy children aged 12 plus

Dexter can live with one other dog who is either spayed or neutered

Cannot live with cats ,will chase

Please note Dexter will bark when the door is knocked,or new people visit his home.

This is due to his anxiety but will calm down eventually when they ignore him,and then he will warm to the the visitors in his own time

Let Dexter come to you you ,do not force yourself onto a nervous dog

We will require a safe and secure garden,with fences at least 5 ft and locks on gates

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

Most of all we need the fosters to give Dexter time to settle,no showboating him for at least a week,and to be happy to work along side a behaviourist when needed.

Doodle Aid will be supportive throughout his foster period,will ask of you to take him to the vets for health checks,groomers when required and give him all the love he so needs.

These expenses will be paid by Doodle Aid ,if you need further assistance you will need to contact us and we will discuss further,updates are a must weekly please

Meet Dexter

Type F1 Sproodle

Born September 2019

Not neutered with be contracted under our policy

Height 26 inches approximately

Weight 27 Kgs

Microchipped

Not up to date with vaccinations (this will need to be addressed whilst in foster care)

Not up to date with flea,tick or worming (as above will need to be addressed whilst in foster care)

Health wise had lump on his ear,biopsies taken nothing sinister found

Not on any medications

Grooming

Dexter has curly coat,sheds slightly as all dogs shed sone amount

He is not a fan of being groomed ,dislikes his paws and legs being groomed

Would need an experienced groomer

Exercise

Has one walk per day and play time in the garden

His recall is fair,we request as a responsible charity ,that no foster dog should be off lead

He can pull on his lead,this is something he is getting better with over time

Dexter is better when the male owner walks him

Interaction with other dogs :- Loves other dogs and sees each one as a play mate. Can get too much if the other dogs are not the same match.Always wants to play.

More Information

Dexter is cuddly, boisterous, loving, anxious, neurotic can be reactive, sensitive, sweet, affectionate and very handsome

His general obedience is hit and miss. His recall is generally quite good. He definitely would benefit from working with a behaviourist as he is very clever and eager to please. He does sit, paw, other paw, leave it and wait.

Behaviours :- He ‘resource guards’ owners Mother when toddler is around and doesn’t like her going near her. He also gets possessive of toys that are not his own, owners believe he may be trying to get attention by doing this. He can start growling when does this and bearing teeth. He can get grumpy if you try and get him away from the door when someone knocks on the door.

Dexter is toilet trained ,but as we always state accidents may occur whilst a dog settles in a new environment

He sleeps downstairs on the owners sofa ,used to sleep in their bedroom but due to having asthma he cannot sleep there anymore

Dexter is not ok being left home alone :- They have managed to get him better with this, with time and patience but in an unknown place he will bark relentlessly and experiences anxiety when away from owners

This would need addressing with support whilst in foster care

Dexter is not crate trained ,if introducing a crate this would take time

He has not been destructive in his home

Dexter travels well in the car,in the boot or back seat

Dislikes :- anything that makes a loud sound and moves unexpectedly, he will usually jump if something catches him off guard. He doesn’t like the hoover much. He’s a sensitive boy.

He loves the water and the beach

Favourite things :- find the cheese,playing fetch,loving his walks and playtime

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

To apply to foster please click here https://www.doodleaid.com/adoption-application-form

Thank you