Baxter the Pomeranian (paid. On Trial 14/3/15)

Hello, My name is Baxter and I’m a middle-aged fellow of 7 years. I’m a Pomeranian cross (not an Ewok!). I get lots of attention when I’m out walking with my foster family because I’m so handsome. I really love my walks – bring out the lead and I get very excited! I get so excited that it takes me a little while to calm down, but once I’ve settled, I’m quite good on the lead, and will walk until you get tired. I can even run a little bit!

I live with a few people and a few dogs at the moment and I get along really well with my foster sister. She’s much smaller than me but I’m very gentle with her and we play together (when she feels like it!). I don’t mind my foster brother, but sometimes he gets on my nerves and we can need some help sorting it out.

I think I’d be best as only dog or with a female dog. I'd be best with a single person or couple with no children. I can get a bit anxious so I feel much more comfortable when I know that you’re in charge. If you are kind and consistent then I can relax. I’m usually pretty good at doing what I’m told and know my basic commands to sit, come here and to stay. I am good at learning new rules and other things too. I am house trained. I can be inside or outside during the day but need to come inside of an evening and to sleep inside.

I get scared of some things, like motorbikes and trucks, and this seems to be worse at night time. Sometimes when I’m frightened or I don’t feel like doing what I’m asked (especially moving from somewhere I’m comfortable and safe), I may growl and snap to tell you. They’ve been managing this by ignoring me when I do that and rewarding me when I do what I’m told. I’m not allowed on the lounges and it’s a good idea to not let me into bedrooms either. My foster family know it’s important that they set boundaries with me. This helps me remember that they control the resources. I can get uncomfortable being in a room on my own at night time with the door closed, so my suggestion is to have a see-through barrier (like a toddler gate) so I can’t get out, but I’m not so nervous.

I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m too much of a grump, cos I really do love cuddles and will give you a little kiss if you’ll let me and I have the biggest doggy smile! I have such beautiful hair so I need to be brushed and groomed regularly. I need a bath approximately every 3 weeks. I’m pretty easy to feed – I love chicken legs and lamb and I eat my dry food too.

For more information or to meet Baxter, please contact Sherilyn on 0438 206 918 or Corinne on 0432-278-629. Baxter is in foster care in Newcastle, NSW.

Baxter's adoption fee is only $400 and includes his desexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, microchipping, and lifetime registration.
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