URGENT! In kennels due to no foster place available. Located Peterborough, P12

TWIG is a beautiful, active, friendly boy, around 2,5 year old, lurcher. Adoption fee reduced.

TWIG is neutered, housetrained, and knows how to walk on a leash, but he does pull sometimes . He is very joyful, active, playful, and happy, still thinking he is a puppy. He adores to run and play with other dogs and even without them, enjoying every minute of his life. Same time very calm and cuddly at home.

SIZE: Large [75 cm shoulder height/ 23 kilos]
NEUTERED: Yes
CHARACTER HIGHLIGHTS: Very joyful, active, human-lover, and trustful
DOGS: Very friendly and playful with other dogs, but boisterous and not suitable with tiny or fearful ones
CATS: No
CHILDREN: Best suited for older kids, 12+

TWIG first came to our Rescue in September 2022, as about 5 months puppy. He is a UK dog that we agreed to help as non other wanted to help. He changed few fosters until he was adopted by experiences (as she said) in Greyhounds lady. He was not the easiest puppy – mouthy, jumpy… But we were receiving lovely regular updates until suddenly one day a few months ago he was brought to our doors and we been told that he bit another greyhound and needs to go immediately (after almost 2 years in her home!). There was no evidence that he bit the other dog, while there were lots of bit traces on TWIG’s paws, but lady blocked us and we can’t get any additional information. He came into my home and stayed in one room with 7 other dogs. He was very interested to play but respected boundaries, showing no aggression.

Shortly TWIG went to our experienced foster and this is what she told about him:

🐾 General:
Twig is a kind an affectionate dog that could be a huge success if placed in the right setting. When meeting new humans Twig shows interest and boundaries such as tail wagging and not jumping up at people. Twig is good on walks, while using a harness and though he can pull a little bit, he is showing a good response to being told to stop and wait. Twig will also sit on command and share a paw willingly. He takes treats very gently and during most interactions with adults he does understand his size and strength. Twig does have high energy levels and is very strong and speedy, however does equally love curling up on the sofa and cuddling. Twig appears to be fearful around certain things such as human feet; any swift movement leads Twig to be skittish and showing defensive signs such as growling, or bearing his teeth. Twig responds as if he is likely to be kicked and this should be considered carefully so that Twig is able to understand his adult’s intentions and is able to have a safe space to move himself to if he feels he needs that.

🐾 Food:
Twig eats well, and responds well to meal times though can food guard so is better to be fed away from other animals and in a quieter environment. Twig can reach high counters and does attempt to steal food from these areas, bins or human plates if the opportunity arises so Twig should continue to learn boundaries in these situations.

🐾 Toileting:
Twig understands where to go to the toilet and does not mark make in the house.

🐾 Dogs:
Twig can be temperamental when meeting other dogs, on walks he has greeted some dogs well and interacted safely, however there are other dogs where Twig has instigated hostility. Twig is currently living with a senior mixed breed dog and has been cohabiting well, however Twig has started to show dominating behaviours towards this dog – nipping him today for entering the house first. Twig displays an instinctive prey drive with smaller dogs and has reacted in interactions with Chihuahuas. Twig quickly tried to catch them and was unable to stop when the dogs showed distress or the adult recalled. Due to this Twig is currently muzzle training. He does not like the muzzle and can remove it with little difficulty.

🐾 Other animals:
Twig does persistently chase small animals such as cats and guinea pigs. Twig appears to have little interest in birds or wildlife.

🐾 Children:
Twig has started to show he is not comfortable around younger children, in this instance a nine year old boy in his foster home. During interactions with the child Twig will show that he does not want to be near the child and again defend his space such as a place on a sofa or bed. In contrast, Twig appears to have bonded well with a 14 year old girl also in the foster home, so this may be due to Twig’s previous lived experiences.

Twig has a lot of potential to be a loving and happy boy in the correct setting. He needs experienced, patient people who has time and understanding of his needs. ”

TWIG is very much human-oriented and loves everyone straight away when he meets. His best match is an active family that loves walks and adventures – TWIG will be the best companion for them. He loves children and wants to play with them, but taking into account his excitement and size, he will better suit a home with older kids 12+.

TWIG is fully healthy. He is neutered, has all core vaccines done, is microchipped.