Stanley

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Hello! I’m Stanley! I am a male St Bernard, am 5 years old as I was born on 06/09/20 and am a very large tri-coloured dog. I’ve been neutered and I’m up to date with my vaccinations. I had to have a dental after my admission to the Ark am now fit and well and I eat sensitive dry food as I have a tendency to have an upset tummy on normal food. I first came into the Ark in August last year with two doggy friends due to the sad death of our owner. I can be a bit stand-offish at first and will bark at new people but, once used to them, am a big softie and like to get on the sofa for a cuddle. I’ve not lived with children but have mixed with a visiting grandson in my recent home and was good with him. I’ve lived with other dogs in the past without any problems. I don’t like cats and seemed not to get on well with the other dog in my recent home. Additional Information I came in with two tiny, elderly canine companions. I hadn’t shown any aggression when I first arrived at the Ark, just caution was advised when meeting new people so my nipping the dogwalker seems to be a first with no clues why I did it. I’ve not been any trouble at the Ark. I’m good around food and at the vets and I was groomed without problems by my owner’s sister. I’m house-trained, hadn’t been left more than 1-2 hours so it’s not known how long I am happy to be left. I shared a bed with my owner and travel well in the car. I need a child and cat-free home and the Ark now advises I go as an only dog What the Ark says about me Stanley is a lovely gentle giant. He’s shy to start with but, once he gets to know you, he loves to lean on you for a cuddle. He does take time to get to know people but once he does he gives super face washes! He gets along with all staff and volunteers he’s met at the Ark except for one male dog walker and for some reason he’s wary of him. He also loves to play and act like a puppy from time to time but doesn’t always realise how big he is! He’s a good boy at being groomed, bathed, blow-dried and having his nails clipped. He’s very well behaved at the vets and travels well too. He dribbles a lot and wears a bib but this does mean that his kisses are slobbery! He eats Burgess sensitive kibble. He’s gentle on the lead and mostly walks nicely by your side, but will pull sometimes but not continuously. We’ve noticed he’s very nosy and loves to see what’s going on around him. Stanley really is the Ark’s BFG in dog form and would make a great new family member as he has so much love to give. His silly moments and comical personality will give his new family lots to smile and laugh about. He should go to somebody familiar with the breed, or at least experienced with very large breeds. Two staff members took Stanley to the home of one of them for a lovely grooming session. See last video.

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