Ralph Valenti

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Hi, my name is Ralph and, yes, I am as smart as I am good looking 😊. I
need a new family because a change at home means I am being left out of
the action a lot, which makes me pretty sad. I love my people more than
anything and want to be able to spend time indoors and out with you. I
am friendly with visitors and people I meet when we are out adventuring
together. I have not had much experience with little ones but I do know
how to keep all my paws on the ground when seeking your attention.

I love my daily walks, games that stimulate my mind, and zoomies in the
backyard. My current family have a farm and I absolutely love having a
big run there, and am pretty good at coming back when I am called (you
know, occasionally sniffing out a rabbit distracts me!). I am
housetrained but may need some gentle reminders about house rules as
I've been living outside for quite a few months. I know how to sit, drop
and respond to my people when we are out walking, and I love to learn.
When I'm allowed inside, I am pretty good at sticking to the places I'm
allowed to be, although I might sneak a snack off the kitchen bench when
you're not looking. I can handle some alone time, as long as I have a
view of the world; I can get a bit noisy if I can't see what's going on.
I enjoy going for drives and feeling the wind in my ears. I do have to
get my hair done and I'm a pretty good boy when I'm at the groomers. I
like some dogs and not others, and people say I am too interested in
cats.

Ralph is a loving and healthy pup in need of dog-experienced people who
can include him in their lives and continue the training he needs to be
the best boy he can be. While he is typically friendly and loving with
people, his behaviour with other dogs is at times unpredictable, ranging
from being uninterested to loose and happy to snappy with older dogs or
dogs who correct him when he is hyped up. When highly triggered by the
presence of other dogs, Ralph has also snapped at his handlers while
they are correcting him. Our behaviourist has recommended he be trained
in wearing a muzzle so that everyone, including Ralph, can relax when he
is out and mixing with other pups. This would also provide the
foundation for continued rewards-based training so that Ralph can
improve his reliability around other dogs, as he does enjoy their
company, as well as being with his people at local cafes and other
public places.

We feel Ralph would do well in a home with another dog that matches his
energy levels or is also a spaniel breed - a family home with a decent
yard with older teenage children or with an active couple. At this stage
a home without cats or other pets would be best. Ralph is a potential
fitness partner but can manage with one good walk a day plus play time
and puzzles that give him mental as well as physical stimulation.
Ralph’s new family should also research and understand his breed before
adopting.

This smart and happy boy will bring love and fun to his new family, as
well as the rewards of seeing him respond to continued training that
builds his confidence and public manners. If Ralph's big brown eyes are
calling you, please reach out as he is waiting for you.

Please note: our dogs are not available for interstate adoption. We also do not adopt to people under the age of 25 years.

Not the dog you’re looking for? Please visit our website to see other
dogs waiting for a home.

https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/

Have you considered foster care? For more information please click on
the link below.

https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/foster-care/

All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped,
wormed, and flea treated. All necessary vetwork such as dentals,
surgery, eye treatment are also carried out. We are no longer heartworm
testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If
a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.