Larry was left in the pound to die and sadly there is simply no other way to put it. Larry is still very much a baby at aprox 2 years of age and 65cm to the shoulder. He is a lovely, handsome black Lurcher mixed most likely with Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He is a clever boy but can be very nervous/tense and REALLY needs a Fairy Godmother to offer him a home where he can finally relax and be guided to reach his full potential and we think Larry would be fab at agility! ** UPDATED: JUNE 2014 ** Location: Kennels in Norfolk. Larry would love the chance of a foster home while he waits for his forever family. Key Points: Handsome, Lively, young, lacking in confidence, not house trained, nervous, boisterous but very bright and shows huge potential. Improving every day in leaps and bounds. Shows signs of separation anxiety at this early stage. ~ Personality ~ Poor Larry has pretty much everything going against him but we at Kerry Greyhounds dont discriminate! Being black, boisterous and a having maybe a bit of staffie in his mix means that so many people will simply look straight through him but dont go just yet.... This little man is showing huge potential if adopted by the right person who is willing to put time into training and give a lot of love, patience and reassurance. He has the sweetest face which can look so worried at times and he is still young enough to be molded into a lovely family dog. He really likes other dogs both big and small although he can be a little over zealous with personal space at the moment. Larry seriously needs to polish his manners in the doggy department but so desperately wants to be included it breaks your heart. The kind folk at the kennels cant believe how much progress hes making every day so let’s prove the majority wrong and find this little fella a home as soon as possible! He has been in kennels too long now being constantly over looked and the situation is making Larry very unhappy as he hates being returned to his kennel situation after being walked. He can be dominant with other dogs but he is not aggressive. Just desperate for someone experienced with dogs to keep going with his training and to love him. Since Larry was neutered his behaviour has improved and he has been much cleaner in his kennel. He can also now sit and give his paw for treats. One member of the kennel staff loves Larry dearly but sadly her dog didnt like him so he has missed out on the ONLY possible home offer so far. PLEASE, PLEASE contact us is you feel you could offer Larry a forever home or even to foster him as we would dearly love for his situation to change for the better. ~ In the Home ~ Poor Larry hasnt had the luxury of being in a home yet so would need someone experienced and kind to help him understand the whole concept but we feel he is a clever boy so it shouldnt take too long. It generally takes greyhounds/lurchers 10-14 days to start to settle in a home, and really all they need is time and patience although because of Larrys past he may take a little longer. Larry tries hard to keep his kennel clean. ~ Other Animals ~ Larry seems to like other dogs both big and small, young and old but he does need consistent, gentle training to give him the manners he needs to learn. He has not yet been cat tested but this can be arranged prior to adoption if needed, although initial signs are that Larry is not suitable to live in a home with a cat. ~ Out and About ~ Larry just loves to be out and about but constantly looks to you for reassurance and does pull on the lead to begin with. He needs to burn off energy so it would be lovely for someone to work on his recall so he can enjoy life to the full. He loves his treats and responds very well to them so training should be a doddle for that special someone up for the challenge! We would recommend that Larry wears a harness when out walking to help with his pulling. ~ Where Can I Live ~ Larry would suit an active family, couple or single person who is looking to enjoy training with him and carry on socialising so he reaches his full potential. We also feel he would prefer to live with a quiet female dog to show him the ropes and keep him company OR he would be equally happy as an only dog if his person or people are genuinely at home the majority of the time. No children under the age of 16 please as (at the moment) he jumps up and could knock them over by accident. ~ Where Am I? ~ Larry is currently in kennels in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK provided we have a homechecker available, but please note that you will be required to travel to Suffolk to meet and collect him. ~ Want To Adopt Me? ~ Larry is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flead and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure. This dear boy would benefit so very much from a chance to live in a foster home, we are always eager for new foster volunteers. It is an extremely rewarding experience and costs are covered by us. If you are the one for Larry please email me [email protected] or call me on 075 000 62648
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:44:37 +0000
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