Ezio

German Shorthaired Pointer · Female · Adult · 6 years

Ezio is a very handsome 6 year old, large lad who is sadly looking for a new home due to his owners degenerative illness and is in foster care in Fife, but he will need to move very soon. . Ezio has lived a sheltered life moving from a small holding/farm to a home with a very large garden which his owner says was very difficult to secure, Ezio has found his way out of the garden and into the neighbouring fields and on one occasion did chase a sheep. His owner has had to keep him on a long line in the garden so his world has gotten much smaller and smaller and sadly with her illness she can’t give him the exercise that he needs. He has been living with another 8 year old male dog who he loved to play with when he was younger. But as he’s grown the other dog has seen him as a threat and has bullied him which has now caused him to react defensively when meeting some new dogs. With the foster he has lunged at a dog coming towards him, this is all new to Ezio because he hasn’t had much need to walk from the farm or the large garden. While at the foster home this has improved and continues to improve as he builds his confidence. He is recently neutered, vaccinated until June 2027. Legally docked and up to date with flea and worm treatments. Ezio is crate trained and currently sleeps in his crate at night. He has displayed some separation anxiety in the foster home which has improved. He was used to his previous family being around most of the day however in the foster home he has been left after exercise for up to 4 hours with no issues. In the foster home Ezio has been with an older male (13yrs) who felt uncomfortable with the boisterous lad and a female who he was fine with until an incident after he was neutered where they were sleeping together and Ezio snapped at her and bit her on the shoulder. The fosters don’t know exactly what happened or why, but they were all together in the lounge watching tv at the time. Since then they have been wary of each other but no further issues and more recently when the two are together out walking they’ve both enjoyed chasing games together. He has lived with a cat and was fine around that one, but his owners don’t know what he would be like with a new cat. He has chased a sheep in the past so careful introductions and handling would be needed around livestock. The families Granddaughter used to visit from the age of 3 years up who he adored, but they aren’t local so he doesn’t see them much. He’s not been around babies but loved it when their Grandson visited and spent time with him since the age of 14, often sleeping with him in his bed and playing ball games together. When taken for a walk they use a figure of 8 head collar because he does pull and is strong, he’s also used to a harness. Off lead he does usually have a good recall to his name and recalls to 1 long and 3 short pips BUT can be distracted & recall could do with further training. Ezio goes to boarding kennels occasionally with the Basset he lives with and no issues have been reported. He’s a great traveller and has traveled in his crate in the motor home or in the car with no problem, he settles down and snoozes. We are looking for a home where Ezio can be the only dog and have all someone’s attention rather than having to share, he’s a very cuddly, affectionate boy who loves to play & will be a loyal companion. Ezio is currently in foster in Fife and will be rehomed with his 5 weeks free Agria insurance and his Adoption Contract. If you love long walks and have the time and understanding to build this sweet boys confidence please contact us. GSP Rescue UK Terms and Conditions apply. 💜🐾🐾

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