Can you help Ted find his forever home please?
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Can you help Ted find his forever home?
We have been fostering Ted on behalf of South Yorkshire English Springer Spaniel rescue since November last year:
More photos of him here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98882529@N00/sets/721...
He is an 18 month old Springer cross Collie, but appears to have more Collie attributes than Springer. We fostered him knowing that he had a few issues. He had been re-homed previously but was unfortunately returned to rescue as he resource guarded. He has only tried to do this a couple of times since he has been with us, and we found a firm command or a distraction breaks him out of the cycle. His slightly more problematic issue is that he is frightened of and doesn't seem to be able to tolerate children. As such he could not be re-homed in an environment which may include children.
We always ensure he wears a muzzle if he is off lead to protect him as well as others as his first instinct is to react when he gets scared. This has improved dramatically and should continue to do so once he can settle into his new home.
Around the house he is the perfect gent and has made friends with our two Springers. Since being with us he has met many other dogs and has not reacted badly to any. He just struggles with people in some situations. He thrives on routine and loves his crate, travels in the car well and is very affectionate. He is house trained and asks to be let out. He has also been fine with our cats. Ted has made huge progress since being with us. He is eager to learn and has calmed tremendously, he also walks well on the lead. He has a good recall when off lead.
His link on SYESSR is here:
http://www.syessr.org.uk/index.php/forum/dogs-curr...
We wouldn't recommend Ted as a first dog, we think he would be more suited to someone with experience.
If you think you might be able to give Ted a home please feel free to either contact myself through PM or contact his rescue SYESSR directly through their website.
We have been fostering Ted on behalf of South Yorkshire English Springer Spaniel rescue since November last year:
More photos of him here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98882529@N00/sets/721...
He is an 18 month old Springer cross Collie, but appears to have more Collie attributes than Springer. We fostered him knowing that he had a few issues. He had been re-homed previously but was unfortunately returned to rescue as he resource guarded. He has only tried to do this a couple of times since he has been with us, and we found a firm command or a distraction breaks him out of the cycle. His slightly more problematic issue is that he is frightened of and doesn't seem to be able to tolerate children. As such he could not be re-homed in an environment which may include children.
We always ensure he wears a muzzle if he is off lead to protect him as well as others as his first instinct is to react when he gets scared. This has improved dramatically and should continue to do so once he can settle into his new home.
Around the house he is the perfect gent and has made friends with our two Springers. Since being with us he has met many other dogs and has not reacted badly to any. He just struggles with people in some situations. He thrives on routine and loves his crate, travels in the car well and is very affectionate. He is house trained and asks to be let out. He has also been fine with our cats. Ted has made huge progress since being with us. He is eager to learn and has calmed tremendously, he also walks well on the lead. He has a good recall when off lead.
His link on SYESSR is here:
http://www.syessr.org.uk/index.php/forum/dogs-curr...
We wouldn't recommend Ted as a first dog, we think he would be more suited to someone with experience.
If you think you might be able to give Ted a home please feel free to either contact myself through PM or contact his rescue SYESSR directly through their website.
Edited by chrisga on Thursday 13th March 21:04
Edited by chrisga on Saturday 15th March 20:04
Due to a potential change in personal circumstances, unfortunately, it may be that Ted has to return to his rescue.
We had hoped to be able to foster him until he found a new home but his rescue say they accept he may have to live out his time in kennels. Sounds so final and we feel terrible as he generally seems happy and has made such progress since we have had him. We (and the rescue) have tried all we can think of to find him a new home but his issues around children seem to be putting people off.
If anyone can help him out please get in touch, or contact the rescue directly. Details in original post.
We had hoped to be able to foster him until he found a new home but his rescue say they accept he may have to live out his time in kennels. Sounds so final and we feel terrible as he generally seems happy and has made such progress since we have had him. We (and the rescue) have tried all we can think of to find him a new home but his issues around children seem to be putting people off.
If anyone can help him out please get in touch, or contact the rescue directly. Details in original post.
If Teds issues are that deep and troubling. And he's prone to biting when nervous. Maybe rather than constantly getting him used to new homes and people. Only for his trust to be shattered again. The kindest thing for him would be to put him to sleep and send him off to a place he can be happy. Cruel to be kind.
Wheat said:
If Teds issues are that deep and troubling. And he's prone to biting when nervous. Maybe rather than constantly getting him used to new homes and people. Only for his trust to be shattered again. The kindest thing for him would be to put him to sleep and send him off to a place he can be happy. Cruel to be kind.
As sad as that sounds we kind of reluctantly agree. The rescue are happy for him to come back and are happy for him to be there as long as he needs, but he's only 2... SYESSR are trying really hard to find him his forever home. Hopefully someone will be able to help.We are gutted that a change in circumstances has meant he may have to go back to rescue, we wanted him to go straight from us to his final home. He really has come on so much in the 5 months he has been with us. He is such a happy chap around the house and we can now read him well enough to know when he is beginning to be freaked out and can generally guide him away or calm and reassure before it escalates which means he stays more settled.
chrisga said:
As sad as that sounds we kind of reluctantly agree. The rescue are happy for him to come back and are happy for him to be there as long as he needs, but he's only 2... SYESSR are trying really hard to find him his forever home. Hopefully someone will be able to help.
We are gutted that a change in circumstances has meant he may have to go back to rescue, we wanted him to go straight from us to his final home. He really has come on so much in the 5 months he has been with us. He is such a happy chap around the house and we can now read him well enough to know when he is beginning to be freaked out and can generally guide him away or calm and reassure before it escalates which means he stays more settled.
I didn't mean to sound too harsh. But I would seriously consider it as a very kind option.We are gutted that a change in circumstances has meant he may have to go back to rescue, we wanted him to go straight from us to his final home. He really has come on so much in the 5 months he has been with us. He is such a happy chap around the house and we can now read him well enough to know when he is beginning to be freaked out and can generally guide him away or calm and reassure before it escalates which means he stays more settled.
It sounds like you have done a very good job with him, it must of been very hard work. Whatever decision you make just remember that you've done your upmost and you've made his life at yours better than he's ever had before.
I hope you get sorted and your mind is at rest whatever happens.
All the best
Ali, thanks any help appreciated. He is already doing the rounds on facebook I believe (agility and springer groups I think but I'm not on facebook so not sure how it works). The more places we can get him seen the more likely someone who can help might see him.
He seems worst with small children. If he sees them he panics and starts barking. Worse if they are running/making random movements. If he even hears children on the TV he can become agitated. Ted seems more ok with children talking casually not paying him attention, but when they are playing, shouting and screaming this seems to worry him again.
We have a 5 year old nephew who Ted has met. The first time was when we went for a walk. Ted was wearing his muzzle and on lead, and we had told our nephew that Ted would be scared of him and that he should ignore Ted completely. Ted sat and barked at our nephew for a few minutes while being calmed and re-assured. He realised our nephew wasn't going to go away and posed no threat and he seemed to calm down. Later on the walk Ted was off lead (but still wearing his muzzle) and our nephew was playing and Ted showed no further signs of agitation and paid no real attention to him. So we think with work he could learn to deal with children in a more calm manner, but we just haven't the ability to work on this side of his behaviour with any form of constant and could in no way guarantee this, hence asking for homes without children.
He seems worst with small children. If he sees them he panics and starts barking. Worse if they are running/making random movements. If he even hears children on the TV he can become agitated. Ted seems more ok with children talking casually not paying him attention, but when they are playing, shouting and screaming this seems to worry him again.
We have a 5 year old nephew who Ted has met. The first time was when we went for a walk. Ted was wearing his muzzle and on lead, and we had told our nephew that Ted would be scared of him and that he should ignore Ted completely. Ted sat and barked at our nephew for a few minutes while being calmed and re-assured. He realised our nephew wasn't going to go away and posed no threat and he seemed to calm down. Later on the walk Ted was off lead (but still wearing his muzzle) and our nephew was playing and Ted showed no further signs of agitation and paid no real attention to him. So we think with work he could learn to deal with children in a more calm manner, but we just haven't the ability to work on this side of his behaviour with any form of constant and could in no way guarantee this, hence asking for homes without children.
Wheat said:
I didn't mean to sound too harsh. But I would seriously consider it as a very kind option.
It sounds like you have done a very good job with him, it must of been very hard work. Whatever decision you make just remember that you've done your upmost and you've made his life at yours better than he's ever had before.
I hope you get sorted and your mind is at rest whatever happens.
All the best
True, but he can be helped to get over this with the right home.It sounds like you have done a very good job with him, it must of been very hard work. Whatever decision you make just remember that you've done your upmost and you've made his life at yours better than he's ever had before.
I hope you get sorted and your mind is at rest whatever happens.
All the best
Ali,
Sorry, I've been away for a few days and just noticed you said the link doesn't work.
The correct link is here:
http://www.syessr.org.uk/index.php/forum/dogs-curr...
The rescue is South Yorkshire English Springer Spaniel Rescue. Contact details are:
Email - mail@syessr.org.uk
Enquires relating to dogs:
Joanne - Telephone 0114 2570625
Heather - Telephone 01142879786
Enquiries relating to donations, fundraising, the shop etc:
Elaine - Telephone 0114 2879458
Reg & Chris - Telephone 01246 555900
Sharon - Telephone 01709 876641
Thanks again for your help.
Chris
Sorry, I've been away for a few days and just noticed you said the link doesn't work.
The correct link is here:
http://www.syessr.org.uk/index.php/forum/dogs-curr...
The rescue is South Yorkshire English Springer Spaniel Rescue. Contact details are:
Email - mail@syessr.org.uk
Enquires relating to dogs:
Joanne - Telephone 0114 2570625
Heather - Telephone 01142879786
Enquiries relating to donations, fundraising, the shop etc:
Elaine - Telephone 0114 2879458
Reg & Chris - Telephone 01246 555900
Sharon - Telephone 01709 876641
Thanks again for your help.
Chris
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