Post by jennyc on Mar 3, 2012 14:24:09 GMT
POSTED ON BEHALF OF HOPE RESCUE
Dylan is an approximately 4 year old GSD and is currently on foster in Merthyr Tydfil.
The Dylan Fact File
Dog status: Good
Cat status: Best rehomed without cats or small animals
Child status: Good, can be rehomed with children aged 7/8 plus
House training: Work in progress
Home alone: Fine for short periods. Has always had another dog for company in foster home.
Basic training: Good in the home but needs some help outdoors as he is strong on the lead and recall is currently a work in progress.
Dylan is a real hearbreaker, he is a handsome dog with eyes that really show you his soul. They are the type of eyes that express what a loving and loyal dog he truly is. We don't think Dylan has had the best start in life. He has come in to our care in poor condition, hje has been unloved for a long time. He is still a little underweight, his skin and coat were poor, his muscles showed he had not been given the exercise he needed and he lacks a little training.
However, that being said he is still the sort of dog you would be proud to own. He is gentle with people that he meets and once he really gets to know you, well, you have afriend for life. True to the breed he is a loyal and giving dog. We feel he will not be suitable as a first dog and would suit someone with a little more experience. He can be nervy with men who are standing over him or raise voices and he cane become very submissive and can be a bit backwards at coming forwards when he greets strange men.
Dylan has been assessed in an adult only foster home however he has spent time with older children during his assessment. He has been very affectionate and gentle with them so we feel he could be rehomed with children over the age of 7/8 who are used to dogs (and are tough enough to cope if his big tail wag in to them or he steps on their foot!
).
Dyl has been living with an adult female shepherd in his foster home and has settled in with her beautifully. He had a bit of a grumble day one near his food bowl but this has not been repeated and they happily share toys and beds. Dylan has been good with many dogs he meets out on walks, some he completely ignores. He has had a few testy moments with some other dogs, sizing each other up etc but he is still entire so this can be expected. He will not be rehomed until he has been castrated and has had time to settle after the op.
Dylan is strong out on the lead and seems to have lacked much freedom in his previous home. His recall was not too hot when he arrived in foster care but his foster family have been working hard on it and this will need to continue in a new home. He has also learnt to sit on command and is getting the hang of some other commands. We recommend that a new owner continue basic training with him using positive kind training methods. He is not a dog who can be trained through punishment or raised voices as he is a sensitive and submissive dog. He is bright and eager to please and will come along quickly in experienced hands or with the help of a trainer.
Dylan can be left but has always had another dog for company in his foster home. Ideally we fell he would be best suited to a home with another dog who will show him the ropes and keep him company. He can whine at first when his humans leave but he will settle down.
Dylan has not been tested with cats but has shown a lot of interest in small furries and we fell it would be best if he were rehomed without feline company.
Dylan has a heck of a jump and he is a nosey soul so he will require a secure garden and this will be checked by the volunteer upon homecheck.
All Hope Rescue dogs are neutered, vaccinated, wormed, flea treated and microchipped prior to rehoming. A homecheck will be required, and you will need to come and meet the dog with your own dogs and family.
PICTURES: hope-rescue.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=18726#ixzz1o40eSsPu
PLEASE SAY YOU SAW DYLAN ON NICK OF TIME
Dylan is an approximately 4 year old GSD and is currently on foster in Merthyr Tydfil.
The Dylan Fact File
Dog status: Good
Cat status: Best rehomed without cats or small animals
Child status: Good, can be rehomed with children aged 7/8 plus
House training: Work in progress
Home alone: Fine for short periods. Has always had another dog for company in foster home.
Basic training: Good in the home but needs some help outdoors as he is strong on the lead and recall is currently a work in progress.
Dylan is a real hearbreaker, he is a handsome dog with eyes that really show you his soul. They are the type of eyes that express what a loving and loyal dog he truly is. We don't think Dylan has had the best start in life. He has come in to our care in poor condition, hje has been unloved for a long time. He is still a little underweight, his skin and coat were poor, his muscles showed he had not been given the exercise he needed and he lacks a little training.
However, that being said he is still the sort of dog you would be proud to own. He is gentle with people that he meets and once he really gets to know you, well, you have afriend for life. True to the breed he is a loyal and giving dog. We feel he will not be suitable as a first dog and would suit someone with a little more experience. He can be nervy with men who are standing over him or raise voices and he cane become very submissive and can be a bit backwards at coming forwards when he greets strange men.
Dylan has been assessed in an adult only foster home however he has spent time with older children during his assessment. He has been very affectionate and gentle with them so we feel he could be rehomed with children over the age of 7/8 who are used to dogs (and are tough enough to cope if his big tail wag in to them or he steps on their foot!
).Dyl has been living with an adult female shepherd in his foster home and has settled in with her beautifully. He had a bit of a grumble day one near his food bowl but this has not been repeated and they happily share toys and beds. Dylan has been good with many dogs he meets out on walks, some he completely ignores. He has had a few testy moments with some other dogs, sizing each other up etc but he is still entire so this can be expected. He will not be rehomed until he has been castrated and has had time to settle after the op.
Dylan is strong out on the lead and seems to have lacked much freedom in his previous home. His recall was not too hot when he arrived in foster care but his foster family have been working hard on it and this will need to continue in a new home. He has also learnt to sit on command and is getting the hang of some other commands. We recommend that a new owner continue basic training with him using positive kind training methods. He is not a dog who can be trained through punishment or raised voices as he is a sensitive and submissive dog. He is bright and eager to please and will come along quickly in experienced hands or with the help of a trainer.
Dylan can be left but has always had another dog for company in his foster home. Ideally we fell he would be best suited to a home with another dog who will show him the ropes and keep him company. He can whine at first when his humans leave but he will settle down.
Dylan has not been tested with cats but has shown a lot of interest in small furries and we fell it would be best if he were rehomed without feline company.
Dylan has a heck of a jump and he is a nosey soul so he will require a secure garden and this will be checked by the volunteer upon homecheck.
All Hope Rescue dogs are neutered, vaccinated, wormed, flea treated and microchipped prior to rehoming. A homecheck will be required, and you will need to come and meet the dog with your own dogs and family.
PICTURES: hope-rescue.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=18726#ixzz1o40eSsPu
PLEASE SAY YOU SAW DYLAN ON NICK OF TIME
