6 Year Old Poodle Needs A New Home

Dog:  Leo

Breed: Purebred Miniature Poodle

Age:  6

Vetting:  Neutred, vaccinated, dewormed

Weight:  15 lbs

Temperament:  Leo is a very good dog.  He is very intelligent and should be placed with a very experienced dog owner.

No biting history. May nip or snap when placed in a fearful situation.  He grew up with 4 other dogs and was fine with them but is nervous with dogs and people he doesnt know.  Needs work on socializing.  Former owner worked p/t so Leo is used to being left alone for 4-6 hrs at a time.

House trained. A very loveable, extremely affectionate, loyal and eager to please dog.  Will be quick to learn.  Just needs to be taught. 

Please read bellow for more details.

Leo grew up with 4 other poodles.  He just came out of a very stressful situation.  Last year his owner was admitted to the hospital.  Sadly, she was very sick and was not able to notify anyone that she was not home.  By the time family members realized she was not home, the dogs were left alone for a period of time in which they then discovered one of the dogs died.  The rest were frightened out of their mind.  For several months her sons stopped by the house to care for them until the mother was healthy enough to return home.  By the time she came back, she realized she was not healthy enough to care for them and placed them in various rescue groups.  She kept Leo, the last one left thinking she was okay to handle one dog.   

Two days ago, she had another spill, fell and banged her head and face.  She was very bruised and bleeding.  She was very distraught and Leo was  frightened but tried to protect her by not letting anyone near them. In her confusion and fear, she dropped Leo to the pound, worried that he would be left alone. She was then brought to the hospital. Her son called me afterwards for help.

While on a trip to Montreal a few weeks ago, I did visit the owner to give her training tips on Leo. She was my mother's former neighbor so I knew the dogs when they were very young.

Leo was barking non stop at me during the first visit.  He wouldnt let me pet him.  After visiting a second time-I saw an improvement.  The barking lessen.  Alone with him he was very good! I walked him on my own and he was very good on the leash (harness).  We went passed people and dogs with no issue at all.  He let me pet and hug him...He sat and following me around their house. A real cutie.  When I watched the owner walk him-it was a different story.  He kept wanting to be carried and barked at people and dogs walking by. The dynamic completely changed.  He was very protective of her.

I dont think the owner exposed him to much.  I wanted to see him  play and when I gave him a stuffy and a ball...He didnt seem to "know how".  I gave him a chew bone.  He was happy with it and started chewing on it and the owner was amazed at how still he was...I asked if she ever gave him a bone and she said he never had one....

I have attached pictures of Leo.  He would do great with the right people but would be a challenge for the novice.

I really like this dog. I wish I can add another dog in my home!  I think he is intelligent, adorable and with tons of character.  He is very affectionate and gives kisses.  Likes to be glued to his owner and leans right against you when is used to you. He would make a very loyal companion. He is protective and will be in your face giving kisses when he likes you.  A vocal dog that likes to tell you off (little muffled grunts) when he is unsure of something.  Once he trusts you, you will have a little shadow following you.

I am hoping to find someone who can foster him or rescue him and provide him a home that will keep him safe and secure.

We have till 5pm Eastern Time (Friday) to confirm with transport in Montreal to get him over to Ontario.  Please, please please, lets make this happen.  This is too sweet of a dog not to help.

Pictures attached.

Thank you,

Christine

Snookie's Little Rescue

416-388-6487 (Chris)

604-418-0856 (Christine)