Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Dougie Bulleau
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/adopt/
Dougie (previously known as DouDou) is a quiet gentleman who just wants to share a walk in the park, nap against your leg on the couch (and sometimes watch tv with you), and sleep by your feet.
He's housetrained and can use a doggy door, but arrived in the habit of holding it and waiting for you to periodically take him outside. If you do, he will find a spot to go and then happily trot back to you to come back inside.
"Walk" is a new word he's learning, so far you see a slight excited tail wag when it's used. He enjoys many sniffs through the park, including through patches of long grass, to follow a smell trail. He's calm when greeting other dogs and then happily moves on. He's happy to walk ahead so he can sniff without causing you to stop and wait, and is gentle on lead with the periodic look to make sure you are still there. While he will walk next to you most of the time, especially on a fixed length lead, he will want to follow interest smells and leave his mark along the trail.
He's starting to understand that dog beds are there for him to use as he sees fit, and with encouragement he is learning to play (as yet no interest in dog toys, but can occasionally get a bit of chasey happening for a minute or two). He'd prefer a calm home with a person that is home all the time, but may also suit a home with another dog who can provide support when a person isn't around. It would be best if he has a home free from small animals (such as birds or rodents).
While not a fan of the rain, he will still walk on wet ground (thought may flash a sad look at you at making him get his feet wet!). He needs reassurance when bathing, but so far is very polite not to shake water all over the place until he's had some towel drying.
Due to missing teeth, he is on a soft food diet and will need this to continue. He enjoys his food and it's a good motivator for training. While he won't beg for whatever his humans are eating and will wait for his bowl to be put down to know it's his meal time, he is definitely a fan of chicken so will give you big eyes hoping you'll share if it's on your plate. If you don't share, he may curl up and wait for you to be done (or give you a cold shoulder).
He wants to be with you everywhere you go, whether it's outside in the garden, watching you cook from his spot on the couch, going on a car trip, or curled up under your desk while you work. He is working through some separation anxiety, but is improving each day (he no longer needs a person in line of sight, but will come check where you are if he can't hear you moving around the room).
He's an adorable little boy who needs someone to love him with as much love as he readily offers. He is desperate for his human's approval and is very eager to make sure you are happy with him. He learns boundaries quickly and makes every effort to try follow any rules put in place or to correct any behaviours that he notices makes his human/s unhappy or stressed.
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.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions. Weight: 5.2kg
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer free assistance for six weeks for any issues, a lifetime takeback policy with full refund of the adoption fee, and will always be available to offer advice.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Victorian Dog Rescue & Resource Group Inc is a registered not-for-profit charity.
We appreciate our sponsors and all our donors so much, as without them we would not be able to save the pets we do, or run our programs that reach into the community to give a helping hand. Are you able to donate, sponsor or want to leave a bequest?
For more information please go to the links below. We so much appreciate your kindness.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.