Scooter

May 2018

Scooter’s fosterer tells us:

Scooter is 24 Kg in weight. He is a Labrador Retriever (possibly Collie) Cross. He is deep red in colour with white patches and paws

Health:  there is no longer any discharge from his eyes.

He is in foster in the UK with Margaret and Bob.

Scooter is a loving dog, who has taken a while to settle.  He is quite happy in his own company and needs a quiet home with a ‘safe space’, whether it is his own bed or a crate.  Leaving him at home alone is not an issue.  He is wary of loud noises and definitely does not like raised voices.  Scooter is well trained and knows the basic commands.  He likes to go for a walk where he can get off his lead and use his ‘super nose’ to find scents.  Cars are seen in a positive way as a means of going for a walk, after which he is happy to settle down for a snooze.  Currently, we are using a collar and lead with him.  Healthwise, he is very healthy, apart from his ears, which have to be regularly washed out and cleaned.  He has been to the vet and there is no infection present.  Scooter will let you know if someone is coming to the house, but he is not aggressive, just noisy.

We have not tested him with children of any age or other pets; however, he does currently live with Charlie, another IRR dog.

HISTORY

Scooter was fostered in Ireland by Sarah, a wonderful Irish lady, who has already fostered so many and helped them on their way with her wonderful family and nutty Labrador, Rocky.

Sarah found Scooter to be super friendly and great with children as Sarah has a small daughter. She found he pulled on the lead and was best walked with a harness.  He wasn’t fond of a collar and lead, no doubt due to his previous history. When Scooter went for his final health check, the vet was astonished that his head tilt had improved so dramatically. IRR promised the Irish Rescue and Sarah’s family that we would get him a fabulous home.He deserves a home where he can be spoiled and loved and where he can live his life without the fear of being abused or hurt ever again.  

HEALTH

He has a slight discharge from both eyes but, otherwise, he is very healthy.

SOCIAL LEARNING

TRAVEL: He is happy and content travelling in a vehicle

BASIC TRAINING: He appears to have has some basic training

RESOURCE GUARDING: He has shown no evidence of resource guarding

SEPARATION ANXIETY: Scooter has shown no signs of separation anxiety

ADULTS and CHILDREN: He is very friendly with adults and children

CATS: Scooter is untested with cats

SCOOTER’S DREAM HOME

Scooter needs a loving, active home with people who will continue with his basic training. We believe he would be happy as an only dog but needs someone at home most of the time.