Louis

Louis arrived with us recently from the pound. He was picked up as a stray, and without us stepping in, he would have a very bleak future. But he is now with us in foster and doing well.

He loves playing with balls and toys enjoys playing fetch. Louis loves a walk, but he must stay on the lead at all times as very easily distracted, some training around this will help as hes a quick learner.

Since being in foster, he is now learning some manners and how to behave appropriately around people, but training will be ongoing.

Louis is a super sweet and loving dog he just needs his training to continue and to make sure he gets enough stimulation through exercise and brain games. Louis has been house clean since arriving in foster. Louis is not keen on children. This could be down to past negative experiences, so no children or visiting children, please. Louis is also crate trained.

His foster mum has said:
Louis is loving, loyal, fun, building trust and seeking his family to offer love, snuggles and patience in his continued progress.

Last November we heard about Louis. He'd gone back to kennels. We did a lot of soul searching and in December we decided we would be his foster family.

Upon arrival this bundle of energy was terrified of the world. 5 months on Louis has made good progress, which will continue to grow with his adoptive family.

He came crate trained. We learned he finds this safe and very comfortable for sleep. We often hear him snoring. He takes himself to bed anytime between 6 and 7 and soon snuggles all the way through to 7-8am.

Louis loves food. He has dinner morning and evening, sitting beautifully waiting. He likes his snuggle mat, finding treats is fun.

Walking is so important for this soul. He sits waiting for his lead, once attached he has fun pulling the lead to remind us to go out of the door and walk!
He likes alot of exercise.
Louis likes an extendable lead, a short lead was perfect in the first two months though whilst we built a bond.

Louis was abandoned and whether for a day or weeks had to scavenge for food. He will pick up food on our walks and we have to be aware. If we see it in time we can prevent him making the food or whatever it maybe grab. This is becoming less over time.

Louis knows dogs he can walk with really well. Slow introductions helped. Louis can be reactive to other dogs he meets but rarely initiates this.

Initially Louis was all about one person, 3 months on he is close to both adults and enjoys being with our 15 year old. It's likely Louis is best matched to an adult family. Whilst he enjoys the company of other dogs, he has previously struggled living with dogs.

He is such a cuddle bunny, liking to snuggle at your side. Tummy rubbing, playing, cuddles all came with time.

Louis loves to play. We soon learned not to encourage this in the first few weeks as it over stimulated him. Now he plays for good fun, listens, interacts. It offers a good opportunity for training. He loves a ball and tuggy.

Louis can be left at home and has never been destructive.

He is a loving soul who has made good progress and will be a loving and loyal part of an adult family.