Hi, my name is Honey.
I had a very poor start in life as I was shut in a
shed, as a result I take a little while to warm up to
new people. I would like an experienced large
breed new owner please. I do need some further
training and I have lived with a calm, male dog
but I really would benefit from being an only dog
so I can receive all the input and nurturing I so
deserve. I have a beautiful coloured coat and the
most amazing jowels. I love to sleep on the settee
and currently enjoy a secure field to exercise in. I
am told I’m a sweetheart and a big softy. I will
need to be neutered so will be rehomed under a
neutering contract. Could you be my furever
home.
REPORT FROM KAY, DOG TRAINER WHO DID HONEY’S INITIAL ASSESSMENT:
Honey is a Mastiff type, 2 years and four months old, who had a very poor start in life. She can, therefore, be mistrustful of new people. On initial introduction Honey barks, this is out of fear. Once she knows there is nothing to fear she soon mellows and is happy to say hello. Honey will need an owner with large breed experience who understands the breed traits and can give her the best care, stimuli and dedication so she can fulfil the promising potential she displays.
Honey does show preference to a female, however, she has bonded well with the male in her current home. She is very affectionate when she is comfortable and relaxed. We would recommend that Honey be an only dog as it took considerable time for her to be happy around the current resident dog. However, a calm male dog in an experienced home will be considered.
Honey will need to be given basic training for the usual, loose lead walking, recall and general socialisation. At present she is exercised in private fields with the resident dog, this is working well and Honey behaves impeccably.
Children ideally from 14 years and dog savvy ideally. This is purely down to her poor start and her size. She is ok with the children where she is currently who are 11/12 but they are used to big dogs and know how to behave around them.
There are occasions when Honey urinates due to sudden movements. These have diminished over the last few months but are obviously due to her traumatic start. New owners need to be aware of this. Potential adopters should be aware that rescue dogs take at least three months to recognise a home as their own. This can take longer for dogs that have suffered harm or been abused.
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