Rosie
Rosie 31001660
BREED: Spaniel/Poodle Cross
AGE: 7 years old
LOCATION: Midlothian
NEUTERED: Yes
CHILDREN: Yes, 10 years and over
OTHER DOGS: Yes
CATS: May chase.
LIVESTOCK: Untested
STATUS: AVAILABLE
A little bit about Rosie – Rosie is an energetic, affectionate and friendly wee girl who loves a good walk with plenty of opportunity for sniffing! She will let you know with a bark if someone is at the door or if your mobile phone rings. Rosie has a range of grunts and woofs to let you know when she needs out to the loo, a walk or her tea, or just if she feels she needs a bit of attention. She is not a great one for playing with a ball or toys but sometimes likes to greet you with a stolen sock or shoe [Just the one!] which she doesn’t chew and will give up on request especially if a treat is involved. Often these treasures will be taken to her bed for safe keeping but she doesn’t ‘guard’ them but is just looking after them for a while. Rosie knows how to give a paw, how to lie down and how to go to her bed on request although she appreciates a wee treat for being so clever.
Energy Requirements: Rosie looks for her walks and time to explore but can also settle in the house either in her bed, her open crate or just being beside her human. Rosie will pull on the lead but walks well on her harness. She stands well for her harness and will lift her paw to help you. She knows this means walks and this is very important part of Rosie’s day.
She will occasionally fetch toys in the house to have a wrestle or a tug game but it’s not an important part of her day.
Training:
Rosie recognises basic commands, and her recall is good in the house and garden. She will come back more readily to 2 blows on her whistle but also responds to her name. She is known to chase cats and birds and needs reminded not to bark and jump at horses. We have not had the opportunity to test her on other wildlife or domestic stock. She loves the freedom of a secure field and her recall has proved good in that setting. She has a tendency to jump up at folk who give her attention when out walking and we have been teaching her ’off’ and “sit”, we would say that is a work in progress! Rosie will sit and wait politely for her dinner.
Visiting the Vet:
Rosie tolerated the routine healthcheck visit, including having her anal glands emptied but it was clearly not her happy place, and she was uneasy in the busy waiting room and pleased to leave the surgery. Apart from a small sore bit on her tail she was seen as fit and healthy [She does not like having her tail touched] She has had a tendency to sore ears in the past, but the Vet thought there was no problem currently. Some plaque noted on her teeth but nothing significant.
Travelling :
Rosie is an excellent traveller. Jumps into the back seat to have her travel harness fixed and settles easily. She waits patiently at the end of a journey to be unfastened and have her normal lead put on.
Food:
Rosie has two main meals a day. Breakfast around 8 am, Dinner around 5 pm. Currently on Harringtons Salmon and Potato, both with half a sachet of wet dog food. Breakfast is half a mug of kibble while dinner is almost a whole mug. In between she enjoys treats or a chew. She also likes slices of raw carrot and she has a few dog biscuits at bedtime. She is quite a dainty eater though she looks for her food and does finish it. She doesn’t beg for food while we are eating but she does make you aware she knows it’s happening! She will settle with her licky mat with something like cooked sweet potato on it if we are leaving her in on her own or as an extra treat between meals. She has been overweight in the past.
Sleep:
Rosie sleeps all night in her closed crate. This was her previous routine. She settles well after a final toilet stop around 10:30 or later depending on when the family are going to bed, but is always delighted to see us in the morning [7:30am to 8 am] During the day she will nap in her open crate, in her doggy bed or on her blanket in a corner of the settee.
Behavioural Issues:
Rosie can be a bit pushy if we stop to speak to folk while out for a walk. This tends to be more with women and when she thinks they might have treats. She can sit if told and we use ‘Off’ word to encourage her to calm down. She doesn’t like the Postman and will be barky at them even in the street. She can be the same in the area round our front door with delivery people. She will collect the post as it comes through the letter box and throws it about but doesn’t destroy it!
Home Needs:
Rosie would thrive in a home where she will have ample exercise and a chance to explore. She will look for a pre breakfast walk, and at least another two decent walks throughout the day plus a shorter evening one. She’s not too sure about young children if they are noisy or excited but older dog savvy young people would enjoy her energy. She will definitely chase cats. Her home life up till now has been with adult females but she’s been fine in Foster with the resident male and will go to him for affection and attention if the female foster is out or busy. She enjoys meeting other dogs and would like to play, however she does like to be close to her humans so she may not be so keen to share them. She does enjoy a knee to sit on but doesn’t stay long. She would like someone around most of the time, and a safe garden to play in.
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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