Name: Bertie Bone-Apart
Sex: Male
Breed: Shih-Tzu x Poodle
Age: 2 Years
Size: Small
Our young Bertie is an absolute sweetheart of a dog. He had a rough and lonely start to life and as a result is looking to make up for it 24/7. He loves meeting dogs and people and once he trusts you he will be your shadow. He doesn’t show any signs of separation anxiety and is the most gentle and loving dog you could hope for.
He’s so eager to please and desperate for affection it will break your heart and we guess from the way he cowers sometimes that he has been treated badly in the past.
Bertie is very wary of men in their 20’s – 30’s. If he sees one he will growl and bark, however he is willing to be won over. Any family that takes him on will need to be aware of this and tread carefully with family members and visitors to the home.
He learnt his toilet training very quickly and isn’t much of a barker. He has good recall once he is bonded to you. He’s not a fussy eater. He will need to be fed separately and watched to make sure after he’s finished eating he doesn’t come over to see what everyone else is having – but that is more hunger and curiosity rather than any kind of food aggression.
Bertie definitely needs a home with at least one other dog. Having just learnt how to play from his foster brother he is keen to make up for lost time! Any dog Bertie lives with will need to be very calm and patient as whenever pats or food are being given out Bertie will rush up and insert himself ASAP without regard for consequences.
Bertie loves kids and the cuddles and attention they give him. His new family must want and love a little dog who will rush to them for affection wherever they are and whatever they are doing, who will always want to sit right next to them on the couch and snuggle (his foster mum calls him the stealth snuggler!).Bertie is happy in his little bed on the floor next to the human bed but as soon as you are awake he’s ready to go!
Bertie deserves a home where everyone will give him the love and attention he has missed out on and be aware that using a raised voice at him will bring on a strong fear reaction above and beyond what you would expect. He needs affection, patience, firm but kind correction and you will be rewarded with the love of a little boy who should be living his best life from now on.
Bertie comes desexed, microchipped, fully vaccinated and is on flea, worm and heartworm prevention. The adoption fee is $495. Bertie is not available for adoption outside of NSW (Except ACT). If you would like further information on Bertie please email Denise