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Meet Sid, currently residing in East Lothian
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Mixed Breed1 year
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SID, previously known as Storm, is a medium to large dog weighing approximately 25 kilograms. He is approximately 1 year and 2 months old. He is neutered and fully up to date with his vaccinations which last happened in March 2025. He is not currently on any medication or supplements and has no known medical issues. Physically, he is a healthy dog.
Sid was resuced in Curtea De Arges Romania in January 2025. The rescuers said the following:
Sid is a handsome young boy who we found on the streets. He is a happy pup who enjoys being cuddled and fussed over. He is a lovely, sweet dog who is very playful and likes to investigate everything around him, he is also very gentle and likes to be around other dogs. Storm spent 2 months in shelter before moving to his current adoption home.
Sid's family have unfortunately made the decision to surrender him after 10 months of him being in their home. Following the most recent incident involving a child, the family has accepted that they can no longer manage him safely.This decision has been incredibly difficult and emotional, but it has been made in the interest of safety for both SID and others, and to give him the best possible chance of finding a home that can meet his needs.
SID does not live with children and cannot safely do so. He has been around visiting children and children outside of the home in the past, but his behaviour around them has been unpredictable. He can act aggressively towards children, even when he is on a lead and the children are simply passing by. There have been several incidents involving children, including one where he nipped the back of one of his owners grandchild’s legs, and a more recent incident in which he lunged at a child, biting their leg and ripping their coat on a walk. Due to the ongoing and escalating risk, SID must not be rehomed to any environment where children are present or likely to visit without full seperation.
SID currently lives with another dog, an 18-month-old small terrier-type dog who is also a PPTF dog. They get on very well together. He does have resource-guarding tendencies, particularly around food. Initially, the dogs could not be fed together at all. Through consistent work and management, they can now be fed in the same room under close supervision, but SID will still guard food and this remains an ongoing management issue. Sid can happily live with another dog following slow introductions.
SID also lives with cats. His behaviour towards them is inconsistent; at times he can be calm and tolerant, but at other times he will chase them and he can show a prey drive on walks. He could live with very confident, dog savvy cats with seperation and slow introductions.
SID’s behaviour towards visitors is highly unpredictable and has included aggression. There have been multiple concerning incidents involving people coming onto or near the property. He nipped a postman. On another occasion, SID bit someone who unexpectedly came to the back door, breaking the skin. No medical attention was sought and the incident was not taken further. Sid will therefore need a quiet home with minimal visitors and someone willing to continue working on this with him.
SID has growled and bitten in the past, including incidents where the skin was broken. These behaviours appear to be linked to fear, unpredictability, and poor tolerance of unfamiliar people, children, and unexpected situations. He has also shown destructive behaviour in the home, although this has been relatively minor and limited to items such as shoes and cushions.
He accepts a collar, harness, and lead. On walks, he can pull and can be difficult to manage. He has worn and tolerated a muzzle and a Halti for limited periods. His recall is inconsistent and largely dependent on his motivation at the time; he will respond when he chooses to, but cannot be relied upon. His behaviour on walks is very unpredictable. Sometimes he can appear calm and manageable, while at other times he can react to dogs, people, or children. He would therefore prefer a home in a quieter area with minimal stress or triggers.
SID is fully toilet trained and copes well overnight. He sleeps in his own bed and settles well through the night. He is not crate trained. He can be left alone for up to approximately three hours and manages this without significant issue. He travels well in the car.
The family has sought professional help and guidance. They have worked with behaviourists, including through their veterinary practice and with the organisation they are currently in contact with. Training has focused on basic behaviours such as food manners, waiting, recall, and staying. While some progress has been made in controlled situations, SID’s underlying unpredictability and aggression, particularly around children and unfamiliar people, has not resolved despite these efforts.
SID requires a very specific type of home. He must be placed in an adult-only environment. He needs a secure environment with space, as he loves to run. He cannot be safely let off lead in open areas, but he greatly enjoys time in enclosed dog walking fields where he can run freely and burn off energy. A future home must be fully secure and managed by experienced, confident adults who understand reactive and aggressive behaviours and are willing to continue strict management and training.
Despite these challenges, SID does have positive qualities. He can be very affectionate with the people he trusts and enjoys physical affection, particularly belly rubs. He forms strong bonds and, in the right environment, can be a loving companion.
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Litter details
LocationDunbar, East Lothian
BreedMixed Breed
Age1 year, 5 months
Ready to Leave20 Mar 2026
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Microchipped by collection dateVaccinations up to dateWorm and flea treatedHealth Checked by a vetKC registered by collection
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