Meet Blue – Our Lovely 3 12 months previous male Normal Poodle
At present being fostered in Devon in an grownup household house with visiting youngsters and different canine.
This beautiful boy got here into our care after his household made the heartbreaking choice to half with him, feeling it was unfair to go away him alone for lengthy hours.
Blue was first assessed alongside different canine and, though understandably slightly nervous at first, he quickly settled in superbly. He was in determined want of a groom – however was so light and affected person whereas we rigorously eliminated his heavy coat.
He greeted everybody with friendliness and heat, even on that first unsure day, after which travelled to Devon to hitch his pretty foster household.
These first few nights have been slightly unsettled – Blue wanted a while to regulate to dwelling with 5 different canine, and located the nights a bit tough. However only a week later, what a metamorphosis!
He now sleeps peacefully by the evening and might even be left for a number of hours with no issues in any respect (his foster household have a digital camera to keep watch over him).
He’s made associates with the opposite canine, though he could be a little overenthusiastic in attempting to get them to play – nudging them together with his nostril as if to say, “Come on! Let’s go!”
He’s a beautiful traveller within the automotive – curious and eager to see the world go by.
Out and about, Blue remains to be on a protracted line – he’s not a runner, however he’s simply distracted by all of the little wonders of the world: butterflies, smells, and rustling leaves all catch his consideration.
Video of small clips of when he first arrived after which in his foster house
Greatest breakthrough? His lead strolling!
When he first arrived, Blue was all over – hopping, leaping, and tangled in pleasure. His foster carers have labored actually onerous with him, even attending canine coaching lessons, and the distinction is unbelievable.
We’ve made a video to indicate how far he’s come – together with strolling by city amongst folks and automobiles, nearly as good as gold.
After one canine coaching lesson earlier than and after on his lead
The form of house Blue wants
Blue has an enormous quantity of potential. He’s vibrant, desirous to please, and has a beautiful nature. He’s now studying all of the fundamentals he clearly missed out on – like not leaping up at kitchen counters, strolling properly on a lead, and holding all 4 paws on the ground when greeting folks.
He wants a house with somebody who’s skilled with rescue canine – somebody who understands the significance of setting light however agency boundaries and might see the wonderful canine Blue is rising into.
He might stay with one other canine, however ideally one who’s playful and in a position to assist educate him social cues – a canine who can say “sufficient now” when playtime’s over, and Blue will be taught to respect that.
