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About Mustard McNamara
Mustard McNamara, an English Staffy cross, is a handsome snuggle bug and the most loving companion anyone could ask for. He simply adores his humans and loves nothing more than cuddling up on the couch with you, He simply can’t get enough of being close to you! And you truly are his world. He is such a people pleaser – he tries so hard to do good and receive that much wanted praise.
Mustard is a very smart boy, and although he doesn’t seem to have been taught many commands in the past, he is picking them up quickly. Mustard knows sit, drop, wait (rather than stay) and responds to his name really well. He has learnt quickly not to go into the kitchen, and instead patiently waits on the couch.
Mustard is working on house training. He will sometimes still lift his leg if not supervised but we believe that is because he is so happy to be inside he wants to establish that it really his space!! As a former back yard dog he is loving his new life. He is also learning not to pull on his lead, and not having walked on lead before most likely, he is enthusiastic to get out and explore. He is a small but solid and very strong little boy so he will need more work with this. He would be a great jogging mate as he likes to set a fast pace. However, he does wait patiently at the door (while grunting) until his humans say it's okay to go out. He is an energetic boy and does enjoy his activities, especially when there are humans involved.
This cheeky boy has figured out how to ask for pats and belly rubs, and if you stop patting him before he's ready, he will lick and grunt to try to make you give in. He flops on his back to make sure you can reach his belly easily.
Mustard enjoys the simple things in life: he loves his food, cuddles and chasey around the house, and going on walks. When in the mood he's also quite frisky and loves a bit of 'wrestle play'. His carer does this at night to burn off some of his energy. Mustard doesn't play with balls or other toys, so this is a good way of helping him 'have fun'.
Mustard has a very expressive face and cocks his head to the side when listening to you, so if you’ve have a bad day you can always come and confide in Mustard.
Mustard is working on greeting other dog friends in a calm way - he isn't aggressive, but thinks that barking loudly is a good way to make friends. He tend to bark at cats. He may be able to settle with a confident cat but would chase a cat that ran. Apart from his dog and cat interactions he doesn’t bark much at all.
Mustard is great with kids and totally relaxed in a busy (even loud) household so a family would suit him well too. Lots of people coming and going – lots of pats and activity – that would really suit Mustard.
He has a couple of funny/cute ways of sitting. In one position he wraps both his legs to one side like a girl dog, kind of 'side saddle'. And in another position he sits on his rump with his back legs poking completely through. In this position he looks like a little bear! So he never actually sits on his back feet like most dogs do. It's very funny!
All round he’s a great little package with a very expressive personality, and whoever welcomes him into their family will be very lucky indeed. Non-stop cuddles!!
All updates can be found at the link below:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption
Please note: our dogs are not available for interstate adoption. We also do not adopt to people under the age of 25 years.
Medical notes
Weight: 15 kgs
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer a six-week full refund, free assistance for six weeks for any issues, and a lifetime takeback policy with a fifty percent refund of the adoption fee, and of course an invitation to our adopters’ Christmas party.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
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