Charlie

**** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER DOG.
++++ NO INTERSTATE ADOPTIONS - EXCEPT FOR THE A.C.T.
^^^^ PLEASE SEND US A PROFILE OF YOUR FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, WORKING HOURS,
EXERCISE REGIME, ETC. ALSO A PROFILE ON YOUR EXISTING DOG.

Arriving into care with his six siblings (also adoptable) Charlie is a very handsome little lad who will need a home with a family who won’t tire of his need for attention and will include him in their daily outings. A trip to the cafe, a romp on the beach, endless kisses and compliments, Charlie is going to be…well someone’s Best Bud.

Please make sure you read the following carefully and meet the criteria before applying:

Whilst Charlie's breed is unknown, our best guess is a mix of staffy and some kind of working breed, like kelpie. We believe he will grow to be a medium-sized dog, around the 25+kg mark but of course, this is a guess and any potential new families will need to be comfortable with a bit of a mystery.

Charlie is looking for a home with another confident, friendly doggy pal. Size and breed, don’t matter so much but any new friend will need to be able to comfortably tolerate a bit of wrestling and puppy antics.

- Adoptive families must understand that Charlie needs daily training and careful socialisation. Enrolling in ‘force-free' puppy school is a must as is practicing good habits so Charlie grows up to be a good canine citizen.

Charlie must have access inside always, a dog door or similar is a must.

- Mental enrichment and exercise! Being a mix of high energy breeds means a lifetime commitment to daily exercise and enrichment. Whilst Charlie is still a baby it is important to understand his growing body can’t yet walk long distances nor is he suited to just hanging out at the dog park where they might get overwhelmed or learn inappropriate habits from unknown dogs. That is why mental enrichment is so important, getting creative with training, food puzzles and brain games is essential to having a happy, healthy pup. In the future, however, it’s important to note that Charlie will likely need a fair amount of exercise, enrolling Charlie into a sport or a nose works class might be ideal.

- Adoptive families will need to have a plan to bring Charlie into their home, as Buddy has always been surrounded by his siblings, he will need lots of company and assurance to make sure he feels safe and loved. This means being in an environment where he is not left alone for long periods of time. Setting him up for success is super important.