Taz

Age: 7 years old

Sex: Male

Breed: Collie x Staffie

Taz's Notes:

Taz is a wonderful boy who has sadly been with us for a few years now, he was originally signed over due to his owners ill health. We did find him a new home and he was in this home for 8 months but then was sadly returned to us as he had started to show some guarding issues in the home when new people have reached forward and tried to stroke him. We have also seen this behaviour from him here on site, but he has improved massively during his stay with us. He is happiest when with his trusted handlers and is a loyal boy who will make an amazing companion to the right person.

Taz can be a little unsure of new people to start with but really doesn’t take long to get used to them, but he is looking for a home with someone that will respect that he generally isn’t the type of dog that wants to meet and be interacted with by strangers when out and about. Anyone interested in rehoming him would have to be willing to come and visit Taz a few times to build up a bond before taking him home. Once a bond is formed and his personality starts to show, he is such a comical boy who is lots of fun and has lots of character. He needs a calm adult only home.

Taz is a really clever boy who can respond to basic commands like sit, lie down, both paws, and can also wait on command. He loves water and tennis balls – they are his absolute favourite. Don’t even get us started on tennis balls IN water! He loves to play in our secure off lead areas and is a cheeky lad. He travels well in the car and recently enjoyed an outing to the beach with a member of staff and was brilliant.

Taz generally walks well on the lead but can be strong at times, especially if he sees squirrels. He needs an owner that will be willing to put some effort into his training and have a calm home and steady routine/boundaries in place as he has spent a few years in kennels.

Taz does not like other dogs much so a quiet home in a quieter area would be perfect for him to be able to relax and enjoy himself as he loves being out exploring. He has a lot of potential given the right home and we really hope he gets a chance of a forever home soon.