DescriptionCuthbert fostered Norwich Norfolk
Cuthbert is a medium sized crossbreed who is coming up to a year old.
We met Cuthbert and his sister when we visited the Botosani public shelter back in October last year. With 900 dogs in situ it has taken us a while to get him over, but finally he has arrived on UK soil and is now looking for a loving new home.
Having been “born in captivity” these pups have never seen outside of their pen. To be the first person to witness their reaction the first time they set foot on grass, or see a tree, is one of the many “golden moments” of fostering. It really is the most basic things in life that should be most appreciated, and these guys are really appreciating all the new sights, sounds and smells that should have been a part of their upbringing from the start. The awe and wonderment in their little faces is really something special and there are so many more “firsts” to be experienced with them with their new families.
Cuthbert is wary of new people and experiences but he’s an intelligent chap and he is learning to relax in the new world around him. He is initially a bit hand shy but if you invest one to one time in him he will learn to trust fairly quickly.
Cuthbert will need another full time resident dog in his new home. A confident role model dog will help his progress more than any training aid could ever do. He could live with respectful children aged twelve plus and seems to be afraid of the cat so can live with cats too.
When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations might upset your dog. If your dog panics, then a slip lead is the only way to prevent your dog from escaping (many dogs can escape from a collar and/or harness).
It will take AT LEAST 3-6 months for your dog to settle-in and for you to know your dog fully (longer for nervous dogs). The slip lead must ALWAYS be used during this settling-in period.
Even after your dog is settled, it is safest to use the slip lead in situations where your dog may become scared (e.g. visiting new places, around unfamiliar people, at the vet), and it situations where unexpected triggers might happen (e.g. around bonfire night). Nervous dogs may always need to wear a slip-lead as a back-up safety measure.
The slip lead is a safety device and must NEVER be used as a training tool. Using the lead to apply pressure to the dog’s neck is damaging. If your dog pulls on the lead, then we can advise you on training methods that avoid harm.
Once your dog is settled, you may want to consider using a harness (together with the slip lead) if your dog is comfortable with being handled when it is fitted. Most harnesses are not escape-proof, but harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Perfect Fit Harnesses) are safer.
Retractable / extendable leads must never be used on our dogs.
Adopted dogs must be collected from the rescue and transported straight home in a crate.
Fences and gates must be 5foot minimum in height and secure.
If you are interested please message or call between 9am to 5pm Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm Sat