Bob

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Bob is a 5 year old jack russell X - possibly with dachshund. He's mostly white with big black patches, a sprinkling of faint black spots, and some copper tones around the face and ears. He's a lovely companion dog, looking for love and a new lease on life!

Bob loves to go for walks morning and night, and generally walks quite well on the lead. At home he's happy to snooze in the sun and enjoy pats. He's not too clingy - he just embraces the quiet life until he can sense the sun starting to fade and then he knows it's time for another walk! He loves belly rubs and praise, and is becoming more accustomed to regular brushing. In general Bob likes a regular routine and is a bit uncomfortable with change. If you're a person who likes their routine and you're looking for a dog who will get into the groove with you, then Bob could be your fella.

Training-wise Bob has some room for improvement. He can sit once you get his attention, and will wait at a door if you're very clear on expectations, but would benefit from ongoing training. He's a little tricky since he's not always very food motivated. There might be some trial and error to figure out his favourite foods!

Bob's greatest need for improvement is in how he relates to other dogs. It's clear he has not been well socialised. Bob gets very nervous and tense, and this manifests itself in aggressive barking. If your dreams of dog ownership involve off-leash dog parks then this is not the dog for you, nor if you live in an inner city area where there are no nature strips allowing dogs enough space to pass each other without getting face to face. Having said that, we are making good progress by giving him soothing pats and praise when dogs are in the vicinity. He's gradually adjusting and with the right attention from his foster carers, Bob has even allowed many dogs to pass without any barking at all. In time we believe he will be capable of passing dogs calmly, but he will probably never embrace furry friends. We are looking for a new owner who is committed to continuing to help Bob relax around other dogs, so that both Bob and his new person (or people) can have calm and enjoyable walks into the future!

Bob is a really lovable little friend and we are looking for a few things to ensure he has the fullest life possible.

- No other dogs or cats in the home
- Lots of walks; ideally at least twice a day
- We think Bob would be happiest in a mature home, rather than with kids. Not that he's ever shown an issue with kids, but we think Bob likes routine and not too much craziness or change
- Someone who is committed to supporting Bob to feel more comfortable around other dogs
- Plenty of affection and companionship