Cavoodle - very special needs (Pls read ALL info)

This little girl was known to me & surrendered because of family circumstances.
She has been diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia/luxating patellas, due to poor breeding. To operate was going to cost an incredible amount of money & was going to leave this young pup with alot of pain. So she came to us for rehabilitation & to look at other methods of supporting her body.

A new diet to include a full detox initially, then switched to a very specific raw food (no kibble), fruit/veg and meat concoction with added herbs, vitamins & mineral supplements to assist her healing. New owner needs to be prepared to continue with this (NOT NEG).

Ongoing muscle strength through special exercise, training & swimming as well as massage are essential for her ongoing health. (some can be achieved at home, some will need specific rehabilitation care). You are prepared to continue with this (NOT NEG)

She loves human company and lots of cuddles. She loves other dogs so ideally her new humans might have a gentle small, well behaved doggie for her companionship. However you will need to be committed to train your dog using the same methods this girl is accustomed to so that both dogs (and the humans) are all on the same page. (NOT NEG).

For obvious reasons we do not want her sleeping on the bed, but she is crate trained & would be happy to sleep in your bedroom or in a room nearby - in her crate. In the morning you will be greeted by happy kisses & a waggy tail. If you wish to have couch or bed snuggles you will need to lift her up and down carefully (invite only).

She is well mannered inside the house or outside in the back garden & enjoys laying out in the sun, however ongoing training with us is a must for her future care. Therefore her adoption strictly needs to be Mornington Peninsula based.

PLEASE DO NOT apply if you are out of this area. We do not have time to reply.

A short walk each day (15 minutes), appropriate play each day & a few swims each week will keep her fit and healthy.

This special girl needs to be kept on a strict BARF type diet (no kibble, or commercial food/treats) along with her medicinal herbs & special supplements. We are here to guide/assist and can direct you to a holistic veterinarian who understands her needs in a balanced way. NOTE: She may need operative care in the future and if needed this will be in excess of $5000 - pleased consider if you are able to afford her ongoing care.

Her new owners will need to be very supportive of her needs/ natural diet & be willing to work with us to ensure her health is kept in tip top condition (naturally) - This is NOT NEG. That includes keeping her weight slim so that there is never any excess weight bearing on her joints.

She will come with a training package to help her new owners understand how to communicate with her effectively and maintain her excellent manners. Atm she has a fantastic recall (under distraction), walks nicely on lead, holds her boundaries at doorways, can hold a drop or bed command, eats well & is learning to continually listen & make good choices (her new humans will need to learn how to maintain this). She loves to play with other dogs however with her medical disposition, it would be desirable that if she were to have a doggy companion, that they be very well mannered, gentle and small in size.

No Apartment dwellers, must have own back yard. Mornington Peninsula based locals apply ONLY. No full time workers - someone MUST be home most of the time. Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet the adoption criteria.

If you feel you meet her criteria please email us directly for a pre-adoption questionaire.