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Male · Adult · 5 years

Meet Chief, a handsome 5-year-old male lurcher seeking his forever home. Life in kennels has been challenging for this sensitive boy, but he's gaining confidence with his favorite carers. Chief loves running in the play area and enjoys neck scratches. Previously housetrained and comfortable being left alone briefly, he needs patient, experienced owners in a calm home with children 16+. Requires a secure private garden, muzzle training for vet visits, and must be the only pet. Food-motivated and trainable, he shows off perfect sits for treats. Strong and energetic, he needs continued positive training and multiple meet-and-greets before adoption.

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A secure, private garden is a must so he can safely enjoy some outdoor fun and exploration. Chief is currently learning to wear a muzzle for vet visits and out and about in public spaces, he will also need to remain on a lead . He's a strong lad and will benefit from patient, experienced owners who can continue his positive training. He’s very food-motivated and will happily show off a perfect sit in exchange for a treat. Chief will need to be the only pet in his new home, but he could enjoy polite social interactions with other dogs while out on walks This lad will require his new family to be able to visit the centre for multiple meets. Meet Chief – a strikingly handsome lurcher on the lookout for his forever home. Life in the kennels has been a bit daunting for him, but he's slowly gaining confidence and forming bonds with his favourite carers. Chief’s happiest moments include zooming around the play run and enjoying some well-earned neck scratches. He's previously lived in a home where he was mostly housetrained and content being left alone for a few hours once settled. Due to his sensitive and sometimes nervous nature, Chief would do best in a calm adult only home with a family that understand he may need a little space and time to settle in.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Chief
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · Wickford

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Chief home

What you'll need for Chief in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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