Bailey
Bailey 30001677
BREED: Cocker Spaniel Cross, Black & White, Male
AGE: 9 years
LOCATION: Edinburgh area
NEUTERED: Yes
CHILDREN: Yes, older.
OTHER DOGS: Not good with other dogs.
CATS: Untested
LIVESTOCK: Has met sheep & cattle just watched them.
STATUS: AVAILABLE
A little bit about Bailey:
Bailey is a lovely older boy who loves his humans, and food, he likes to be with you all the time.
He loves his walks but can be a barky boy when meeting other dogs and humans. If people say hello to him then he is happy and stops barking. He did make friends with a Labrador in foster but had to bark at her when he first met her, then he decided she was ok and played with her. He also recently met another foster dog and once introduced they were quite happy together. He does pull on a short lead but walks well on a longer one. His recall is quite good unless his nose is on the ground.
Loves a cuddle and to play with a ball, he’s a chatty boy and likes to keep you right especially when it is time for food.
Energy Requirements:
Bailey loves his walks but needs to build up to bigger walks. He likes to play ball and loves to potter in the garden.
Training:
Bailey pulls on the lead, and this needs to be worked on. He will sit and stay for short spells and gives a paw. Recall can be selective so needs reinforcing.
Visiting the vet:
Bailey was fine with the vet and happy to be examined but the vets need to take their time with him. He hated being left there for some tests and expressed his displeasure by barking. Bailey is on medication at the moment, but as he is quite food motivated he takes his medications well. He has had a haircut and can now see out from his fringe.
Travelling:
He loves being in the car and will either travel on the back seat or in the boot.
Food:
Bailey is on dry food with some wet mixed in. He loves his food but does need to lose some weight. Increasing his exercise will help.
Sleep:
Bailey sleeps in his bed next to the fosterers bed and will sleep all night, but he does snore!
Behavioural issues:
Bailey has separation anxiety and this needs to be worked on very slowly and not until he is fully settled in a home.
He is also dog reactive when out on walks this also needs to be worked on, he does get on ok with other dogs once he knows them.
Home needs:
Bailey needs a quiet home with someone at home all of the time due to his separation anxiety. He would be best as an only dog lapping up all the attention.
Ongoing support: Springer Rescue for Scotland will be available for any support with your new dog and can offer behavioural support in case of any problems that may arise on adopting a dog.
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