Many Tears Animal Rescue
Guiness
WalesGuiness is a charming boy who simply needs time, structure, and reassurance to truly shine. He came to us after his owner sadly passed away. He was initially cared for by a family member, but due to circumstances beyond their control, they were no longer able to care for him.When Guiness first arrived, we were informed that he had shown some behavioural issues in the past, although we were told these were no longer present in the home. At that time, he did not display any concerning behaviours while in our care.Guiness was adopted briefly, but unfortunately returned when these behaviours began to surface. He showed signs of separation anxiety when left alone, distress around his food bowl, and anxiety when people moved through doorways or left the room he was in. On a few occasions, this fear based stress resulted in him nipping at the backs of legs. These behaviours are not driven by aggression or anger, but from fear and insecurity. With bonding, structure, and clear guidance, Guiness shows himself to be a truly wonderful dog.Since his return, Guiness has been working closely with our on site behaviourist, who absolutely adores him and has taken the time to understand his unique quirks and triggers. One of his biggest fears is being left alone when someone leaves a room, as he worries it may be permanent. He is currently undergoing training to help build confidence and security around this, and any future adopters will need to continue this work.Guiness has been working incredibly hard since coming back to us. With the support of his kennel mums and our behaviourist, he has been learning how to work through the big emotions he sometimes feels. Not every day with Guiness is perfect, but we are seeing more and more good days. His behaviours are becoming easier for us to understand and manage, and he is making lovely progress.He loves a cuddle and a fuss and is friendly with everyone he meets. Guiness is an incredibly intelligent dog, and we have recently started teaching him a “place” command. We will continue building on this with further training and tricks to keep his clever mind engaged.We have also learned that Guiness is crate trained and settles well in his crate, which provides a great foundation for ongoing training, particularly around food related behaviours. He does guard his food bowl when it is full, but is comfortable with it being removed once he has finished eating.Guiness enjoys long, sniffy walks and absolutely loves a good run around in our big yard. His zoomies can brighten anyone’s day. He is also a big fan of playing with a ball, and we are currently working on the concept of bringing it back to us.Guiness will need a quiet, adult only home with a maximum of one or two people, as a busier household would be overwhelming for him. He would also benefit from a home with few visitors. He needs adopters who have experience with behavioural challenges and can provide clear boundaries, consistency, and structure to help him feel safe and secure. He will need to be the only dog in the home.He has previously lived in a home and knows the basics, and he is clean in his kennel, but he will benefit from routine, leadership, and stability as he settles into his forever home. Guiness will also need time to fully settle and build trust in his new environment before he is ready to go out and about on adventures and outings. His world will need to grow slowly, at his pace.Guiness is full of character and truly steals your heart. We are all incredibly proud of him and can see just how hard he is trying to work through his worries. He has the potential to be an incredible companion for the right person, someone willing to be patient, compassionate, and committed to his journey.Our behaviourist has compiled a full behaviour and history report to support his future training and transition, and will work closely with any approved adopters to ensure Guiness finds the right home where he can truly thrive.