Barry the Terrier
Barry has been successfully rehomed.
Barry the Terrier is seven months old and absolutely loves cuddles and snacks. Barry was surrendered to us after some biting incidents, we can discuss these with potential adopters.
Barry is only a baby still and has so much potential. He is very nervous and anxious but since arriving with us his confidence has grown so much in only a short space of time. Like a lot of nervous dogs he does not like being grabbed or touch around the collar or head and we have been slowly working on desensitising him to handling and putting on a collar and lead.
We are also crate training him which he has taken to superbly. Barry is clean and can hang on for the toilet overnight and during the day. Barry weighs only 8kg.
When he first meets people he can be worried and will growl and bark, but once he knows you are a friend he will happily sit, wag his tail and take a treat. This boy loves his food and will quickly be won over with biscuits, making him easily trainable.
Due to his history, he absolutely cannot be rehomed where there are children or visiting children. Barry has the makings of a wonderful companion, he has met our resident dogs and cats with a waggy tail and could live with other laid back, calm, confident companions.
We could keep Barry long term to work on his training and confidence here, but we don’t know how transferable those skills will be – as his issue is trusting humans. So long term foster is not likely to benefit him, as he will then have to start from scratch building a relationship with his new family.
Barry is a sweet, loving boy who needs a patient, experienced handler who is prepared to put in the time to training and building up his trust.
Barry is not a first dog but will make the most loyal and loving companion for the right home. Like all our dogs, there is no rush for him to leave and we will wait for his perfect home. The ideal new adopters will come to visit Barry to build up a relationship with him prior to leaving. His lead walking is a work in progress and he has previously not been used to going on walks.
Barry the Terrier is seven months old and absolutely loves cuddles and snacks. Barry was surrendered to us after some biting incidents, we can discuss these with potential adopters.
Barry is only a baby still and has so much potential. He is very nervous and anxious but since arriving with us his confidence has grown so much in only a short space of time. Like a lot of nervous dogs he does not like being grabbed or touch around the collar or head and we have been slowly working on desensitising him to handling and putting on a collar and lead.
We are also crate training him which he has taken to superbly. Barry is clean and can hang on for the toilet overnight and during the day. Barry weighs only 8kg.
When he first meets people he can be worried and will growl and bark, but once he knows you are a friend he will happily sit, wag his tail and take a treat. This boy loves his food and will quickly be won over with biscuits, making him easily trainable.
Due to his history, he absolutely cannot be rehomed where there are children or visiting children. Barry has the makings of a wonderful companion, he has met our resident dogs and cats with a waggy tail and could live with other laid back, calm, confident companions.
We could keep Barry long term to work on his training and confidence here, but we don’t know how transferable those skills will be – as his issue is trusting humans. So long term foster is not likely to benefit him, as he will then have to start from scratch building a relationship with his new family.
Barry is a sweet, loving boy who needs a patient, experienced handler who is prepared to put in the time to training and building up his trust.
Barry is not a first dog but will make the most loyal and loving companion for the right home. Like all our dogs, there is no rush for him to leave and we will wait for his perfect home. The ideal new adopters will come to visit Barry to build up a relationship with him prior to leaving. His lead walking is a work in progress and he has previously not been used to going on walks.
Colour – Tan with a black mask
Microchip number and company – known and will update to the new adopter
Known medical conditions – none
Neutered – yes
Needs a home with other dogs – Barry may be happy in a home with a calm confident similar sized dog but its not a pre-requisite
Good with cats – Barry has met our resident cats on a lead and wags his tail. A more thorough test is possible, if required.
Good with kids – No children or visiting children of any age would be considered for rehoming Barry.
Travelling in the car – Short periods have proven to be fine for Barry.
Housetrained – Barry is currently being crate trained and has taken to it well, staying clean in his crate overnight.
Lead walking – Barry has not been walked in his previous home. He is currently being trained to walk on a slip lead.
Recall – Not tested. Barry is a very nervous dog.
Crate trained – in progress.
Current diet – Barry eats a mix of wet and dry food.
Meal routine – twice a day, early morning and approx.8-9pm
Apply to adopt Barry using our adoption form here