Poppet

Hi! I'm Poppet and I'm looking for a new family to call my own.

APPLICATION PROCESS APPLIES FOR POPPET
PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW APPLICATION FORM
https://forms.gle/TM2zQGGhEp48hfj49

NOTE: You are unable to meet Poppet until/unless you have been notified that you are a successful applicant. An adoption cannot be approved unless you are able to come to the shelter to meet Poppet in person and bring any dogs you currently have with you.

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
• MUST be allowed inside with my family
• I have lived with other dogs but I must be an only dog for now as I can be a bit protective of my family in the home, so I will require a lot of socialization inside the home, with new people and new animals.
• Secure Fencing (6ft Colorbond or equivalent)
• I don’t know how to play with toys, so someone who can teach me
• I can be shy at first so I need a family who'll allow me to grow in confidence in my own time
• SOCIALISATION is as important for me as it appears I've led a very sheltered life and can be a bit nervous/shy in new situations. Since being at the shelter I'm becoming much braver though. Taking me to lots of different places, meeting lots of people (children, men, woman etc.) and meeting lots of dogs and other animals will help boost my confidence

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
• No young children as I can be a bit shy in new situations and with new people and little ones may accidently scare me. Older children who will be involved with my training should be ok
• Cats or small animals as I find them fun to chase

My best features:
• Gentle & placid
• I am a generally well-mannered dog
• I love attention and having snuggles with my humans once I’m comfortable
• Happy to hang out with other dogs that aren't too boisterous for me.
• I love attention, hugs, kisses & head scratches
• Well mannered
• Love to snooze on the couch

Where I need to improve / Training required
• I am shy at first with new people and in new environments so will require a family who will take their time allowing me to settle in and continue on with my socialization
• I can sometimes initially be shy and try to avoid things going over my head (lead etc). It doesn't take long for me to warm up and my excitable & full of life nature to come out.
• I MUST have a family who'll allow me inside so I can see it isn't a scary place and to allow my confidence to grow.