Twig is a wonderful, energetic, pleasant boy, round 2,5 12 months previous, lurcher. Adoption charge diminished.
PLEASE DON’T OVERLOOK, ready in kennels. Situated at Peterborough P12.
Twig is neutered, housetrained, and is aware of stroll on a leash, however he does pull typically . He’s very joyful, energetic, playful, and completely happy, nonetheless pondering he’s a pet.
He adores to run and play with different canines and even with out them, having fun with each minute of his life. Similar time very calm and cuddly at residence.
- SIZE: Massive [75 cm shoulder height/ 23 kilos]
- NEUTERED: Sure
- CHARACTER HIGHLIGHTS: Very joyful, energetic, human-lover, and trustful
- DOGS: Very pleasant and playful with different canines, however boisterous and never appropriate with tiny or fearful ones
- CATS: No
- CHILDREN: Greatest suited to older children, 12+
TWIG first got here to our Rescue in September 2022, as about 5 months pet. He’s a UK canine that we agreed to assist as non different needed to assist. He modified few fosters till he was adopted by experiences (as she stated) in Greyhounds woman. He was not the best pet – mouthy, jumpy…
However we have been receiving beautiful common updates till all of the sudden sooner or later a couple of months in the past he was dropped at our doorways and we been instructed that he bit one other greyhound and must go instantly (after virtually 2 years in her residence!).
There was no proof that he bit the opposite canine, whereas there have been a number of bit traces on TWIG’s paws, however woman blocked us and we will’t get any extra info.
He got here into my residence and stayed in a single room with 7 different canines. He was very to play however revered boundaries, exhibiting no aggression.
Shortly TWIG went to our skilled foster and that is what she instructed about him:
Common:
Twig is a sort an affectionate canine that may very well be an enormous success if positioned in the correct setting. When assembly new people Twig reveals curiosity and limits comparable to tail wagging and never leaping up at individuals. Twig is nice on walks, whereas utilizing a harness and although he can pull somewhat bit, he’s exhibiting a superb response to being instructed to cease and wait.
Twig can even sit on command and share a paw willingly. He takes treats very gently and through most interactions with adults he does perceive his measurement and power. Twig does have excessive vitality ranges and may be very sturdy and speedy, nevertheless does equally love curling up on the couch and cuddling.
Twig seems to be fearful round sure issues comparable to human toes; any swift motion leads Twig to be skittish and exhibiting defensive indicators comparable to growling, or bearing his enamel. Twig responds as if he’s more likely to be kicked and this ought to be thought-about fastidiously in order that Twig is ready to perceive his grownup’s intentions and is ready to have a protected area to maneuver himself to if he feels he wants that.
Meals:
Twig eats effectively, and responds effectively to meal occasions although can meals guard so is healthier to be fed away from different animals and in a quieter atmosphere. Twig can attain excessive counters and does try and steal meals from these areas, bins or human plates if the chance arises so Twig ought to proceed to study boundaries in these conditions.
Toileting:
Twig understands the place to go to the bathroom and doesn’t mark make in the home.
Canines:
Twig will be temperamental when assembly different canines, on walks he has greeted some canines effectively and interacted safely, nevertheless there are different canines the place Twig has instigated hostility.
Twig is presently residing with a senior combined breed canine and has been cohabiting effectively, nevertheless Twig has began to point out dominating behaviours in direction of this canine – nipping him at the moment for getting into the home first. Twig shows an instinctive prey drive with smaller canines and has reacted in interactions with Chihuahuas.
Twig shortly tried to catch them and was unable to cease when the canines confirmed misery or the grownup recalled. Attributable to this Twig is presently muzzle coaching. He doesn’t just like the muzzle and might take away it with little problem.
Different animals:
Twig does persistently chase small animals comparable to cats and guinea pigs. Twig seems to have little curiosity in birds or wildlife.
Youngsters:
Twig has began to point out he’s not snug round youthful kids, on this occasion a 9 12 months previous boy in his foster residence.
Throughout interactions with the kid Twig will present that he doesn’t wish to be close to the kid and once more defend his area comparable to a spot on a settee or mattress.
In distinction, Twig seems to have bonded effectively with a 14 12 months previous lady additionally within the foster residence, so this can be attributable to Twig’s earlier lived experiences.
Twig has a number of potential to be a loving and completely happy boy within the appropriate setting. He wants skilled, affected person individuals who has time and understanding of his wants. ”
TWIG may be very a lot human-oriented and loves everybody right away when he meets. His finest match is an energetic household that loves walks and adventures – TWIG would be the finest companion for them.
He loves kids and needs to play with them, however making an allowance for his pleasure and measurement, he’ll higher swimsuit a house with older children 12+.
TWIG is absolutely wholesome. He’s neutered, has all core vaccines carried out, is microchipped.