Meet Blue – Our Lovely 3 yr previous male Customary Poodle
At the moment being fostered in Devon in an grownup household house with visiting kids and different canines.
This gorgeous boy got here into our care after his household made the heartbreaking resolution to half with him, feeling it was unfair to go away him alone for lengthy hours.
Blue was first assessed alongside different canines and, though understandably a bit nervous at first, he quickly settled in fantastically. He was in determined want of a groom – however was so light and affected person whereas we fastidiously eliminated his heavy coat.
He greeted everybody with friendliness and heat, even on that first unsure day, after which travelled to Devon to affix his pretty foster household.
These first few nights have been a bit unsettled – Blue wanted a while to regulate to dwelling with 5 different canines, and located the nights a bit tough. However only a week later, what a change!
He now sleeps peacefully by means of the night time and might even be left for a number of hours with no issues in any respect (his foster household have a digicam to regulate him).
He’s made buddies with the opposite canines, though he could be a little overenthusiastic in making an attempt to get them to play – nudging them along with his nostril as if to say, “Come on! Let’s go!”
He’s a stunning traveller within the automotive – curious and eager to see the world go by.
Out and about, Blue continues to be on an extended 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 far and wide – hopping, leaping, and tangled in pleasure. His foster carers have labored actually exhausting with him, even attending canine coaching courses, and the distinction is unbelievable.
We’ve made a video to point out how far he’s come – together with strolling by means of city amongst folks and vehicles, pretty much as good as gold.
After one canine coaching lesson earlier than and after on his lead
The sort of house Blue wants
Blue has an enormous quantity of potential. He’s shiny, wanting to please, and has a stunning 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 canines – somebody who understands the significance of setting light however agency boundaries and might see the wonderful canine Blue is rising into.
He may reside with one other canine, however ideally one who’s playful and capable of assist train him social cues – a canine who can say “sufficient now” when playtime’s over, and Blue will be taught to respect that.
