Staff at his animal shelter call him ‘the perfect pet’ but note Freddie is ‘complex’ and needs a strong owner as he tends to over-guard and this puts people off.
‘The issue with Freddie is that he gets very strongly attached to his owners, and takes it upon himself to guard them,’ explains volunteer Hayley Georgiou.Meeting your new puppy, kitten or any other pet can be an exciting experience. Your pet, however, has some adjusting to do. New sights, smells and sounds can be overwhelming for the little guy and keeping a calm household is important.
‘As such, he needs a strong “pack leader” as an owner, who isn’t afraid to set boundaries and is consistent with his training.’
Freddie arrived at Holbrook Animal Rescue in Horsham, West Sussex, when he was only eight months old. He has been a favourite with staff ever since.
As Freddie had been at the shelter for so long, Laura Santini, who runs the sanctuary with her husband Cliff, decided they would no longer search for a home for the pooch.If you've got a teething pup who loves destroying cords, spritz bitter apple spray onto a paper towel and wipe the cord with it. This covers more surface area and wastes less product than simply spraying the entire thing.
They determined he would live there for good like the other dogs who reside in the sanctuary’s house.
However, according to Hayley, Freddie has made ‘progress.’
‘He’s made great progress with his behaviour and we think that if the right person were to come along, we would love him to find a home of his own,’ she says.
Make him part of the family. Pets, especially dogs, need companionship. They are traditionally pack creatures and need the warmth and love that comes with living indoors with their family.
His website profile describes him as ‘a complex, intelligent boy’ who is ‘fascinated by the goats [at the sanctuary] and spends ages just watching them.’
Sadly, the sanctuary is currently at risk of closure as homes are planned to be built on the land.
Laura and Cliff are now looking for a new 10 acre plot.Do you have a story to share?
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