Sheldon

I'm Sheldon and I'm looking for a new family to call my own.

What I need in my new home:
• Daily walks, trips to the park or beach, playtime in the backyard
• Further training with basic doggie manners
• Rides in the car
• To be allowed inside with my family
• A doggie playmate would be great, if not then lots of socialising with other dogs
• A cat may be ok with a slow introduction.
• I like both friendly male and female dogs
• Secure Fencing (6ft Colorbond or equivalent)
• Lots of toys and mental stimulation
• A diet of good quality dry food to help keep my teeth clean
• Lots of love and attention
• Being a very dog social and playful pupper I would love to go to doggy daycare - I have previously spent some time at Paradise Pet Parks
• I can be shy at first so I need a family who'll allow me to grow in confidence in my own time
• Experienced dog home is a MUST!
• I require a home with no children

Things that I don't want in my new home:
• To be left alone in the backyard without any interaction
• Not to be allowed inside with my family
• Never to go on a walk or rides in the car
• Children

My best features:
• LOVE people
• Appears housetrained
• Happy to hang out with other dogs
• Very playful and vocal during play
• I can sit when asked
• Wiggle butt
• Highly food motivated
• Gentle & placid when calm
• I LOVE toys
• I walk well on lead
• I love attention and having snuggles with my humans
• I have had some basic obedience training and am a generally well-mannered dog. I am clever and eager to learn so would love a family who will teach me some cool tricks.

Where I need to improve / Training required
• It appears that I may have previously suffered some trauma and as a result can sometimes show some undesirable behaviours. I have had an assessment by a external behaviorist - please contact the shelter on 44293410 to discuss this in further detail.
• I can initially be destructive (like ripping up my blanket) until I settle in to my surrounds.
• I can get highly aroused during play - being desexed now has definitely helped this and will continue to improve as my boy hormone levels decrease
• I can be quiet shy and timid, my toys are my safety comfort and I will hold one in my mouth when feeling nervous - lots of TLC, socialisation & desensitisation will help this.
• Possessive of my people
• Possessive of my toys

AN ADOPTION CAN'T BE APPROVED IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN TO THE SHELTER TO MEET Sheldon IN PERSON.

ANY EXISTING DOGS AT HOME MUST COME TO THE SHELTER TO MEET Sheldon BEFORE AN ADOPTION CAN BE APPROVED