Clyde ~ 1 year old Bull Arab X (on trial 8/5/2018)

Meet Clyde, the loveable and friendly 1 year old Bull Arab X boy. He is a very loyal and loving dog who is learning how to play with toys, and loves a cuddle with his foster parents, and running and playing with his foster sister, who is a similar sized dog and slightly older.

Clyde was rescued from death row at a local pound where he had been for a month, which left him quite timid, undernourished and with a few bad habits. He can be shy at first, though with some kindness and affection he has quickly come out of his shell. He is eager to please, but being only about a year old still has a bit of puppy behaviour to overcome. He has shown no aggression, and seems happy for his foster sister to be the boss. He has met our cat and whilst wary, does seem fond of it.

During his time in foster care Clyde has not spent much time around children, but he does seem to like people in general, although he can get a bit excited and sometimes wants to jump, which might be intimidating for children, especially given his size.

Clyde must go to a home with another playful or high energy dog or an owner who will commit to spending lots of time and energy with him. He must also go to a home with a very secure yard and high quality fences. Clyde would be most happy on a large property where he can run and play, however he is currently in foster care in a typical suburban backyard and is coping fine with daily walking and play time with his foster sister.

Prior to coming into care, he had no formal obedience training and is still quite boisterous, largely due to his age. He is quite intelligent and has responded well to training. He has already learnt to sit and has started to learn good manners and how to behave. Clyde is very eager to please and training him should be a breeze for someone willing to put in the time and effort. It’s likely he has not spent much time on a lead prior to coming in to care and such has tended to pull while walking, but he is responding well to training to walk a suitable pace. This will need to be continued by his new owners.

Clyde is also a bit sooky when he is left outside on his own away from his foster sister or when he wants to come inside. He is a little anxious but will benefit from a regular routine and company in his forever home. He was not house trained before he came into care but has picked it up very quickly, and now loves being inside and getting cuddles on the lounge. He now only does the odd little wee to mark his territory in the house but this should not be an issue any longer once his hormones settle down, and with further training. He currently sleeps outside in a kennel with his foster sister.

Overall, he is a very good boy who just wants to love you and be loved. He will continue to grow to be a great and loyal dog.

For more information or to meet Clyde, please send your completed questionnaire http://www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au/adopt/adoptionquestionnaire.docx to his foster carer Kellie at roxdarstudio@hotmail.com. Clyde is in foster care in Newcastle West, NSW and is available for adoption interstate.

Clyde’s adoption fee is $350 and he is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered.

You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au