2451 Young Male Dog

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This 2-year-old yellow boy is looking for his forever home.   We understand he is a Lab/retriever cross.  Due to change of circumstances, he has now found himself in kennels awaiting a loving family to take him on.   He does know the basic commands but would benefit from further training.  He has led a restricted life, and we would prefer that he was an only dog and lived in a home with either no children, or teenage children because although he is a loving, fun dog he can be unpredictable, and tends not to have an “off switch” when playing.  He will need to learn to calm when he is indoors after playing or a training session outside.  Any teenagers will need to be aware and be part of the ‘home team’ getting him on track to being a really good boy.  It will take time and patience.

When he first came into rescue we understood that he could be resource guarding with food and toys.  We have just had a very positive assessment from a qualified behaviorist that these issues are not as prevalent as we thought.  His assessment has led us to be much more confident that any rehoming will be successful.  We now have a plan which we would clearly need any new home to follow in a consistent way so that there are no ongoing issues.   We will do our very best to provide support for any new home.

We are looking for an experienced home that will be able to take a long-term view and use their skill and doggy experience, along with our plan, to help him overcome his issues.  Don’t expect too much too soon, and he will be a very faithful dog given the time to allow him to settle and get to know you.

He has not been castrated, but the charity will contribute to the cost of this once he has settled in his new home.

It would be helpful if the new home was near Kent so that support can be given by the Kent rehoming team.   

 He can be visited in the kennels, which are in Lincolnshire.