Duke : Ready for adoption
INTRODUCING DELIGHTFUL DUKE
Please do read all the following information fully ,if you do not meet Duke’s criteria ,do not apply thank you
Duke is located in Norfolk Post Code area NR12
NOTE the potential applicant will be requested to travel to carry out as many meet and greets as requested.
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT MEET THESE REQUESTS
Duke is a lovely fella ,has lived with his current owners since puppyhood
When a baby came along Duke’s life changed ,he has not adjusted to have baby in his environment
The baby is now starting to walk ,this is becoming even harder for Duke’s parents to manage
Duke does not like it when baby approaches him,he will give warning growls
He has never bitten just showed his dislike by growling ,sadly baby does not understand and neither does
Duke
Duke is spending his days in another room ,whilst baby is out and about
Once baby is sleeping ,or both parents are at home ,they can then have Duke back out with them
His owners feel this is not fair on Duke’s well -being ,and would love to see him in a home where he is not restricted ,and given more attention than they can give him
Doodle Aids Requirements -
ADULT HOME ONLY (this means no visiting children,and if you are planning a family in the future Duke is not the dog for you)
We do not want to put him in any situations he is not happy with
Duke would suit an active retired couple ,who love to go on holidays and are willing to take him
He loves travelling either in a motorhome or going caravanning we are told
NO FULL TIME WORKERS
NO CATS
Your garden must be safe and secure,if you have gates they must have a lock
If you have any holidays planned please state on your application form
Meet Duke
Type Bordoodle (poodle crossed with a border collie)
Colour black & white
DOB October 2019
Male
Neutered
Microchip checked
Height 21 inches
Weight 11 Kgs
Booster vaccination due January 2026
Up to date with Flea/tick and worming treatments
Health - no known health issue ,no known allergies
Grooming
Duke has a soft wavy coat ,he doesn’t shed all dogs shed some amount
If your allergic to dog hair this might not be the dog for you
He will let you brush him,but not keen on his legs being brushed
Bathed at home when required
Attends a Professional Groomers every 8 weeks
Exercise
Duke is walked twice a day 30 minutes to an hour
Recall - Great recall, comes back to name and mouth whistling. Doesn’t go to far on a walk off lead ,and if he does recalls back or just runs in a large circle around where you are and then comes back to you
Doodle Aid advice do not let Duke off lead until you have complete trust in his recall ,as he is new to you and his surroundings
Duke does pull on his lead at the start of a walk ,but he does calm down once he gets going
Interaction with other dogs - He usually ignores other dogs, but if they do come up to him 7/10 he will be fine, quick sniff and walks on. Some dogs he can not take too ,and will growl and bare teeth to warn them and then we will walk on
Not all dogs like each other,same as not all humans like each other
Further information
Duke is fun loving, cuddle, energetic at times and also calm
He has never bitten,but has given warning growls to the baby and some other dogs if he dislikes them
General Obedience- Good
He knows bed and usual tricks (sit, lay, stay etc). He does bark from owners window (onto the road and people walking past or coming to the door). He jumps up when we come home.
Great with adults - Great with people, snuggles and cuddles most people
Likes attention and being fussed
Children - Duke feels very uncomfortable around them
Duke is toilet trained but we always state any dog can have an accident in a new and strange environment
Duke is crate trained,he sleeps in his crate at night
(Doodle Aid advice on the first few nights Duke might like human company ,as it’s all new to him being rehomed)
He can be left alone a few hours,for instant shopping trips,appointments etc
Please no longer than 2 to 3 hours
Duke has never been destructive in his home
Car travel - Yes, is great in the car. Owners go away to Wales and Peaks and he is fine in the car
Dislikes - Loud noises (Storms, Fireworks), steam trains and children
Likes - Piggy is his favourtie toy and he likes to play hide and seek (with his owner & with treats around the house)
Duke loves the water ,but dislikes swimming in the sea
Duke is a lovely dog unfortunately he is just very uncomfortable with the new family dynamic ,they have found themselves in. They have attempted to make it work ,but as our little one is getting older ,and more mobile it is becoming more more difficult ,to keep Duke happy and comfortable in the environment
They have constant concerns something will happen out of his control ,due to him being so uncomfortable with the child (when they have the ability to stop this by rehoming him) by keeping both him and their child safe by doing so.
It’s been very hard for the family as Duke has been part of their family for so long ,well before baby came along
But it’s sadly not fair on Duke,the baby or them and everyone needs to be happy ,especially Duke
If you live in rented accommodation we will request documentation,that a dog can live in your home
All potential applicants will be required to have a full vetting and homecheck
The adoption fee for Duke is £180.00
To apply for Duke please click here https://www.doodleaid.com/adoption-application-form
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