Is there an empty space beside you where a dog should be?
Do you have a place in your heart for a new faithful friend?
Can you offer a deserving dog a safe and happy forever home?
Adopting a dog from a rehoming centre, previous owner or family member is an incredible way to bring a pet into your home. Some dogs have never experienced life in a loving, family home so by rehoming you are giving the chance at the happy future they deserve.
There are many ways to find a dog but research is crucial to ensure you find a dog that matches your family, your lifestyle and your home. With so many online sites that offer dogs for sale or for free it would be easy to be drawn into an unsuitable match which could result in huge vet bills, significant behaviour issues or even safety implications.
Using my experience in assessing, fostering and rehoming I can help you identify the perfect match by understanding your key desires and requirements. I can help you to choose with your head, rather than just your heart. By offering prompts based on my extensive knowledge we will explore the future activities you envisage as part of your dog owning journey and seek a dog with suitable ability and temperament to enable you both to enjoy life to the full.
Once a suitable match has been identified I will guide you through the submission of your application and help you to assess your house and garden for potential weak spots ready for any home checks. I will advise you on everything you need to prepare for the big day, from safe travel to introductions, and set you up for success from the moment your new four-legged friend arrives. I will also be on hand to support you through those early days.
I can prepare a bespoke plan for socialisation and basic training, advise on a decompression period, sleeping arrangements (including crate training advice if required), and successful toilet training, offer guidance on equipment and how to introduce your dog to a collar, lead and harness, recommend toys to manage chewing and play biting, and explain the variety of food choices available.
