Barney

Barney is a three-year-old (approx.) man of mystery! Barney is a Maltese cross, and judging by his mop of curls he could even be part poodle! He is small but full of energy – in fact, he only stops to conk out at the end of the day. We are searching for an adopter who will appreciate his antics.

Barney is a country boy who ended up in the pound as an unclaimed stray. We know nothing of his history. Since arriving into our care, he has had a much needed groom, been desexed, vaccinated and had an umbilical hernia repaired. He is fighting fit and his energy levels are proof of this!

Barney is cautious around people but warms with time. He is however besotted with other dogs. For this reason, we will ONLY consider applications where there is an existing dog of similar temperament. Barney needs a calm dog that can teach him some doggy manners but one that also loves to play and wrestle. He has learnt to sit and has almost mastered the doggy door. Barney loves his walks but seems to have trouble walking in a straight line – proving to be somewhat of a tripping hazard at times! Although he is learning quickly, Barney still has a lot of basic obedience he needs to master, his toileting is improving but he's prone to accidents. Given his love of food we expect him to be a grade A student in no time.

Barney has been very happily co-existing with another dog whilst in foster care. He has yet to be tested with children or cats but has never shown any aggression. His natural reaction to most events is to drop onto his back into a submissive position.

We are seeking an adopter who is patient and will allow Barney time to trust. He requires regular walks to ensure he doesn’t get bored and destructive. It’s essential that Barney has a doggy sibling that loves to play. He would really benefit from doggy school – it seems he missed out on learning the basics early in life.

If Barney would fit into your lifestyle and you are willing to continue his journey from street dog to spoilt family member, then we want to hear from you!