Rosie
Border Collie Β· Female Β· Young Β· 3 years
Rosie is a lovely girl who has had quite a few changes in her life and is now looking for a patient, understanding home where she can finally settle.Originally born on a farm, Rosie has lived in several homes, most recently spending a month in foster care before coming to us. In her previous home, she struggled to settle into a busy family environment, so we feel she would be best suited to a quieter, adult-only home where she can enjoy a more predictable routine.During her time in foster care, Rosie lived alongside four other dogs and a cat. She was fine with the cat and generally chose to ignore the other dogs. She was also housetrained, crate trained, travelled well in the car and was happy being left alone for a few hours. She responded well to basic commands and was comfortable walking along quiet streets, although she hasn't had much exposure to busier environments.Rosie can be a little shy when meeting new people and will need time to build her confidence. In one of her previous homes, Rosie was reported to react to certain household items and occasionally nip at people's ankles. Although her foster carer didn't experience this behaviour, we did see Rosie attempt to nip at the back of a staff member's legs when they stood up and walked away from her. We have already seen some improvement in this behaviour as she begins to settle.We feel Rosie will benefit from an experienced, calm owner who understands that some of her reactions may be linked to uncertainty and who can help her learn more appropriate ways of coping. She will need gentle, consistent guidance and a home where she isn't overwhelmed by too much activity.Despite her initial shyness, Rosie has been accepting of gentle handling and is already becoming more comfortable with our staff. We hope that, given the right environment, she will continue to grow in confidence.REHOMING FEE Β£360
- βHouse-trained
- βGood with dogs
- βGood with kids
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