Hay Animal Rescue Team
SexMale
Age7 months
BreedPomeranian X Yorkshire Terrier
7 months old, bright as a button, but very much a work in progress Bear is with us at just seven months old, and we are home number four. That alone tells you how little structure he’s had so far. His previous home genuinely tried their best with him, but he is a handful — bright, busy, under‑taught, and bursting with energy.We were told he’s a Pom × Yorkie, but I’m not convinced. There’s definitely some other terrier in there somewhere — I’d suspect Cairn maybe — but nothing I’d confidently pin down. A little update about Bear This little dog has absolutely passed all our expectations. He’s turned into the sweetest, nicest little fella and he’s really starting to shine.With confident older children he would be absolutely fine. The nipping has stopped completely with us, so we’d expect the same in a home that keeps his boundaries consistent.His recall has gotten really good, although he does still have that terrier prey drive tucked in there, so you’ll need to keep that in mind on walks. He’s learning to respect cats, but we still think he might be a bit much for them in a home environment.He’s a cracking little dog who’s trying so hard to get everything right. He just needs his people now.⭐ What he’s likeHe knows sit, down and no, but his training level is extremely low. His house manners are improving quickly, but house‑training is still very hit and miss. Bear is getting better with crate training, but this will require continued training and patience. Bear sleeps through the night, and he currently sleeps in the living room/kitchen. He seems far happier with the company of other dogs than being alone. Bear needs grooming, but he finds this very hard — he gets overexcited and genuinely has no idea how to behave for it yet. He chews when bored and can jump like a spring. He has a very high prey drive — if it’s small and fast‑moving, he’s after it. He is learning that sheep are off‑limits, but he’s a pup and this is very much a work in progress. Size‑wise, he’s very similar to our chunky Border Terrier. With other dogsHe’s learning. Off‑lead and in the home he is playful, friendly, and genuinely enjoys other dogs. We’ve had no issues at all with any dogs he’s met here.On the lead, however, he hasn’t yet got the skills to remain calm — he gets overstimulated very easily and needs someone who can help him learn how to cope and focus.️ On the leadHe is learning lead skills here, but his skills are very limited and he gets overstimulated and over‑excited very easily. Any adopter will need to be prepared to really put work into this. He is not ready for a pub lunch by a long shot. This is very much a “start from scratch” area.️Ideal homeI’d really, really like him in an agility home. He’s got the brain, the bounce, the drive, and the energy for it — and he’d absolutely thrive with a job, structure, and someone who enjoys channelling that spark into something positive.️ What he truly needsBear 100% needs someone who understands that he needs a lot of support now to ensure he can become the dog he’s capable of being — a dog who can live a happy, healthy, fulfilled life. He’s got all the raw ingredients; he just needs someone committed to shaping them. To apply for Bear, please complete an application by clicking the link below.
