Daisy – Available – Yorkshire & Humberside
Dogs name: Daisy
Age: 4
Current location: Hull
I CAN LIVE WITH
Children: Yes, dog savvy
Cats: untested
Dogs: Yes, calm and laid-back males only
A BIT ABOUT ME
Personality:
When Daisy first came into foster, she was a very shy and nervous girl who needed time to settle and learn that she was safe. It has been lovely to watch her confidence grow during her time in foster, and she has blossomed into the much more confident and happy girl we see today. She can still be a little unsure when faced with something new, but with reassurance she quickly settles and is now much more comfortable seeking out attention, affection and enjoying everything life has to offer.
She is becoming increasingly confident and is now much more comfortable being part of family life. She has started playing with the resident dogs and showing an interest in toys, which is a lovely indication of how far she has come. Daisy absolutely loves affection and attention, although she can become very excited and may hump when she gets carried away. She responds well to calm correction and settles again.
Overall, Daisy is a sweet, gentle and affectionate girl who is learning to enjoy life. She needs a patient family who will allow her confidence to continue developing, but the progress she has already made shows just how much potential she has. With the right home, Daisy should continue to blossom into a wonderfully loving companion.
Behaviour:
Daisy’s behaviour is generally gentle, calm and very positive, although she is still a nervous girl who can be easily spooked. When she first arrived in foster, she needed almost a week to feel comfortable around the people and dogs in the home. Initially, she kept her distance and used a safe area as a retreat, but her confidence has steadily grown, and she now happily joins in with family life.
Daisy knows some basic commands and is very receptive to instructions. She knows “sit” and “paw” and will also go outside when asked. She understands “leave” and will leave something when instructed. Her foster family describes her as responsive to guidance, although she is still building confidence and her training can continue to develop as she becomes more settled.
Daisy is only just beginning to show an interest in toys as her confidence has developed. She has started engaging in play with the resident dog, which is a positive sign, although she is not yet particularly interested in bringing toys to people.
Rough play has not been explored with Daisy, as her foster family has been mindful of her timid nature and has allowed her to build confidence at her own pace. There have been no concerns around possessiveness or inappropriate behaviour with the toys she has shown interest in.
Needs:
Daisy’s main need is continued patience and gentle encouragement while she develops her confidence. She will benefit from a family who understands that progress may be gradual and who will allow her to approach new experiences in her own time rather than expecting too much too soon.
She would also benefit from consistent routines and clear boundaries, helping her understand what is expected of her and giving her a sense of security. Positive reinforcement will be important when introducing new experiences or continuing her training.
Most importantly, Daisy needs a family who will see the potential behind the shy exterior and give her the time and encouragement to discover it for herself. She has already shown that, when given the right support, she can make lovely progress.
Walk/exercise:
Daisy enjoys her walks and is very easy to manage on lead. She is comfortable walking both individually and as part of a group, so she is adaptable to different walking routines.
She walks nicely on her harness without pulling and appears happy and settled when out. She has also coped well when walking alongside other dogs, simply getting on with the walk without becoming distracted by them.
Daisy has been calm and neutral when seeing unfamiliar dogs while out. She does not appear particularly interested in them and has simply carried on with her walk without reacting.
Daisy has not yet been introduced to off-lead exercise, so her recall has not been fully assessed. This is something her new family can gradually work on once she is settled and ready.
Toilet trained:
Daisy is fully house trained in her foster home. She has had no accidents indoors and is happy to go outside when asked, including being taken out at night.
Travel:
Daisy travels very well. She is happy to get into the car and has been comfortable travelling both in the boot and in a car seat. She has not shown any signs of stress or difficulty during car journeys. Because of this we will consider homes up to four hours from her foster home.
We recommend using a seatbelt restraint or travel crate whenever transporting dogs.
Things to be aware of:
Daisy is still very much a work in progress when it comes to her confidence. Although she has made lovely progress, she can still be easily startled and may initially cower when approached or introduced to something unfamiliar.
Her new family should also be aware that when she becomes very excited by affection, she can become a little overenthusiastic and may hump. This is easily redirected and hasn’t caused any wider behavioural concerns.
Her confidence is continuing to develop, so her new family should expect that she may need some time to fully show her personality after moving home. She will benefit from someone who can recognise the difference between her being unsure and her being unwilling, and who will give her the reassurance and encouragement she needs.
Sometimes bulldogs are excited to play but don’t realise their size, any young children in the home must be supervised, as they have the potential to jump and knock children over.
Children must understand that bulldogs need time to settle in and have space to rest peacefully and uninterrupted.
Additional information from Daisy’s foster family:
The little lady will turn your world upside down, she will show you so much love and trust. She has melted our hearts. She deserves the best!!
Forget privacy with Daisy your space is her space. She is your new shadow Daisy’s
adoption donation fee is £450 and will need to be paid in full prior to her going home which will also be subject to a home check.
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1. You MUST MEET ALL the dogs’ criteria; have you read the adoption criteria in full?
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Note:
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Daisy’s Story
Please join us in welcoming Daisy to the Geordie Bullies family.
Sadly, Daisy found herself wandering the streets all alone during this hot weather, with no food or water to keep her going.
Thankfully, she was found and taken to her local kennels to complete the standard 7-day stray hold. As expected, nobody came forward to claim her.
We work closely with kennels across the country, so as soon as we received the call about Daisy, we began making arrangements to bring her into our care.
On Wednesday, once her stray hold had ended, Daisy was collected by Carina and her husband and taken to their home, where she met her new foster siblings, GBSR boy Woody and Elsie.
Introductions have been taken slowly and carefully to avoid overwhelming Daisy, and so far she has settled in beautifully. She has had no problems sharing her space with Woody and Elsie, and is already beginning to relax in her new surroundings.
With plenty of love, patience and time, we’re sure Daisy’s cheeky bulldog personality will soon begin to shine through.
You’re safe now, Daisy, and you’ll never have to face life on the streets again.
Please note that Daisy has only just arrived in foster and is not yet available for adoption. Applications are not open at this time, so please don’t submit an application just yet. We will share Daisy’s full adoption statement and poster once she has completed her assessment period.
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