Merlin

Looking for a fitness buddy? Or want a tennis partner and too lazy to get your own ball? Mr Merlin is in need of a motivator to loose some weight!

Merlin is a 7 year old Border Collie that has had a very basic life and is hoping to see more of the world!

He was an outside dog, walked daily but never part of the running’s of a family household. This is all new to him but he loves the attention and to have people around him! The smile on his face when your by his side goes from ear to ear.

He is a very obedient dog. His commands are on point. Sit, drop, shake are all a piece of cake. He is very smart and eager to please.

Merlin is learning the luxury of being an indoor dog, when people are home and is learning to settle and sleep on his dog bed. During the day he is happy to explore the yard.

His favourite time is walks or fetch! Let him show you his moves and grooves as he jumps to catch the ball. He is a good sport and will bring the ball back ready for the next round. His walks are his excitement. Starting the walk he will do swift circles around you (never tripping you) but to remind you he is a sheep dog and the circling comes natural. He loves his exercise and does need some extra to remove some of that extra weight! He doesn’t need that much extra warmth for winter.

Merlin has never had real friends that he could play with. He is looking for a family that will work on his confidence to embrace making friends in a controlled positive environment. This is not dog parks, but family and friends dogs that you can walk together and have a play in the backyard while supervised. He is not aggressive towards dogs just unsure and needs confidence around them, would run away and avoid if a dog wants to play. Group dog training classes would be great! Or even try agility he would be the top of his class!

His hates which he will personally tell you about:

Storms – he will bark at the sky and tell it to go away (never tries to escape or is scared)
Car trips – he has only been in the car for vet trips so we are working to show him car means calm and not to bark.

Merlin has been set in his ways for a long time now and will take a while to understand and feel confident with new life’s adventures and routine. His family will need to have a confident love to ensure they doesn’t encourage and anxious behaviour but to encourage him in a confident and supporting way. We are looking for a family preferably with a love of Border Collies that understand their traits and behaviours and show Merlin the full potential of life! He is an amazing stunning boy with a lot of love to give. His excitement to see you will automatically feel happy walking in the door.

If you think you have the family to fit Merlin into please fill out an application.