Pooch lost his home when the young couple who owned him split up after a period of discord. His only place to go was in with 'mum' but although he got on well with her Westie..her 3 cats were not amused. Pooch isn't able to live with cats. He has not had formal training and basically was left in a kitchen throughout the day when owners were at work for up to 8 hours. His housetraining despite this is good with owner awareness. Can’t tell you when he needs the toilet, but you can notice in his attitude, (he gets a bit excited) when he needs to be let out.
He is fine with other dogs, On a weekend break recently he spent time with another Staffie and a Jack Russell who continuously barked at him (slightly worried he might retaliate as the dog didn’t give up hassling him, but he wasn’t fazed). Pooch has also mixed with a Westie since a pup. Will play with dogs outside..can be a little possessive of sticks but only 'tells' the other dog..its his! Pooch is neutered; vax'd and chipped.
Really intelligent dog and has great potential to be a perfect dog. Doesn’t understand a ‘firm voiced’ No- thinks it’s then a game, but does respond to a soft no. eg. didn’t understand that sofa jumping probably won’t be appreciated by many; but began to get the message with consistency of message. He is great in cars, loves to sit on your lap if possible, otherwise happy to sit and watch in the back!
Great with new surroundings, settles in very quickly with no fuss, though visibilly increased excitabily initiallly. May be too exciteable to live with young children as might be over whelming. Pooch is such a lovely dog who loves attention, but can be by himself without whimpering/whining; know his place. Loves the walks, the beach and swimming!!
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