Puppy Rocco (On Trial 29/9/13)

Rocco is a 14 week old Kelpie x Staffy puppy and he will be medium size once fully grown. He is a typical puppy - high energy ,with a LOT of love to give. \ He is a very loyal little guy and is happiest when sitting on my feet as I hang out the washing, or when my partner is in the shed working on his car. \

Rocco is learning quite quickly. He will sit before receiving a treat or being patted and is eager to please. He knows not to rush in the door to come inside and will wait until he is asked. One thing that we are working on is Rocco's tendency to jump a little when excited. Asking for him to sit is usually enough to calm him. We always carry treats with us to get his attention and reward his good behaviour. I would encourage his future family to do the same. He is on his way to becoming a well mannered, well adjusted pup and is getting better each day. I am also yet to hear him even bark once!

Rocco gets along perfectly with our Ridgeback (Lincoln) they even share the same kennel by choice. We do not have any other animals but I cannot imagine that he would have a problem with birds, rabbits etc. Rocco has interacted a little with our 14 month old baby and has been fine. Rocco is happiest when sunning himself with our dog, and we often joke that he is Lincoln’s little shadow.

Rocco loves all sorts of toys. He is a puppy so of course can be a little destructive, but this is just typical puppy behaviour that I have no doubt he will grow out of.

Rocco has never shown any signs of fretting or separation anxiety – having said that he has always had Lincoln for company. I think so long as you spend some quality time with him when you are home then he will be fine. Rocco is outside through the day, and of a night is let into our laundry to sleep – he hasn’t had any accidents to date. I feel that Rocco would suit any home who has had a puppy before and knows what to expect. I am sure Rocco would love to go to a home that has a doggy companion and even some kids to run wild with him in the yard and play, play, play. He would also love to be able to have a break and have lots of gentle cuddles. He is an amazing little guy and will make the right family so so happy!

For more information or to meet Rocco please phone foster carer Rebecca on 0413 506 177. Rocco is in foster care near East Maitland, NSW (20 minutes west of Newcastle) and is available for adoption interstate.

Rocco's $450 adoption fee includes his desexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, microchipping, and lifetime registration. You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au