Dog Aid Scotland

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Young Alfie is looking for a new home where his training can be continued and he can have company most of the time. His new owner(s) must be used to large dogs. At 10 months, he may not look it but Alfie is still a puppy and he needs to learn some manners. His new home must have a garden.Alfie is a BFG who loves cuddles and affection. He would make a great family dog, but we recommend any children in the home are older, ideally teenagers, as Alfie is large and has no self-awareness.Alfie is very excited to greet people to the home but will settle next to them for attention after a few minutes. On walks, he is more excited to see other dogs than people and he just wants to say hello and play. But in his excitement, he can be rude to other dogs and needs to learn manners, especially with smaller dogs. Alfie tends to pull on the lead, which can be helped with training but he will need strong owners who are able to walk him with confidence. Alfie has only been let off the lead in a secure field and his recall has been hit or miss, so this is another thing to be worked on in his new home.Alfie can get bored and become destructive when left alone. He is used to having company and does not like being left alone. He will growl or bark at a noise outside the home but stop when it has passed. He is scared of loud noises such as a hairdryer or hoover. Alfie has been to the groomers and is fine with being washed and brushed.Alfie likes a good sniff and would enjoy going to scentwork classes. He can already do ‘sit’, ‘wait’ and ‘lie down’ on command and some further training and brain work will help him become more settled. Alfie travels very well in the car and loves going on good walks.Alfie is a big lovable boy who needs the right guidance and care for his age and breed. His new home needs to have the patience and willingness to train Alfie but he has so much potential; he will thrive in an active, loving home.Please apply for Alfie if you think your home is perfect for Alfie!

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Chip (left) and Archie (right) are looking for a new home together. They would love a garden to play and relax in. They would prefer a quiet home and to have company most of the time.Both boys are 8 years old and will be covered by our Old Dog Scheme in their new home which means DAS can pay for any non-routine veterinary care they may require for the rest of their lives, within reason.*Both boys are shy – Chip is particularly worried around people and Archie is quite timid, so it will be good for them to have each other. Their new owners will need to be very patient with them, especially Chip. It would be ideal for their new owner to have experience with Chihuahuas.Chip will bark at visitors if in his crate but otherwise will just want to be petted. Chip is fine at the vets and is okay travelling in the car. He will bark at unfamiliar sounds around the house. He can bark often but will stop if told. He is fine to be left for a few hours. On walks, Chip wears a harness and does not really pull on the lead but his recall is poor. Chip is fine to be bathed and brushed. He has been to boarding kennels before with no problems. Chip would love a home that can give him lots of attention, he loves cuddles. Chip needs to be taken on more walks/outings to be socialised more, in stages of course. His new owner will need to go slowly with him, but Chip has a great personality and will be a close, loving companion.Archie is a bit timid too but he will let you pet him and he is fine afterwards. He will bring you a toy sometimes too. He is quite a lap dog and loves lots of cuddles. Archie is fine at the vets and does not bother with other dogs. Archie wears a harness on walks and is good on the lead and seems to have okay recall. Archie loves a treat, he smiles when you give him one! He can be left alone for a few hours. He is fine at travelling in the car and is happy to be picked up as he is too small to jump in. Archie has been to boarding kennels before and enjoyed it. He tolerates a bath. Archie is scared of raised voices so would like a quiet home.Chip and Archie are loving, affectionate and well behaved. Their new owners need to have the time to give them the attention and patience they require. Please apply for them if you think you can give these lovely boys the best home.*OLD DOG SCHEME: Dog Aid Scotland’s Old Dog Scheme covers dogs rehomed at 8 years old or above. This means that we will cover costs for veterinary care for the dog for the remainder of their life within reason. We do not cover costs for routine treatments such as vaccinations, worming and flea treatment. If the dog requires special dietary food we will contribute 50% of the cost. This will alleviate the worry of the financial implications taking an older dog into your home. Older dogs make great pets! Why not consider an older dog?

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Handsome Hector is looking for a new home that must have Lurcher experience and a garden for him to relax. He would love company throughout the day and to go for nice walks. Hector would prefer to live in a country home rather than in a town.Hector is very friendly towards visitors and gets excited but quickly calms down. He is friendly with people outside too. Hector is calm with children when they come over to pet him. On walks, he is also very friendly with other dogs, he is playful and submissive. He does not tend to pull and wears a gentle leader lead. Hector’s recall is okay as he likes treats as a reward, but this will need to be reinforced in his new environment. Hector does not like squirrels or cats so this is something to watch out for. He is also scared of fireworks.Hector is good at the vet and the groomers (he does not mind being washed and brushed). Hector can be left for a couple of hours. He loves the car and travels well. He has been to boarding kennels before and had a great time.Hector loves eating, playing, running around and socialising with other dogs. Hector loves a good snooze on the sofa. He has a lovely temperament and is so gentle and loving, yet can also be really playful.Please apply for Hector if you have the right home for this lovely boy.

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Musket (white chest) and Bebe (smaller, grey chin) are a mother and son looking for a quiet home together where they can have company most of the time and go on long country or beach walks. A home with Cocker Spaniel experience would be best.They can be excited to greet people in the home but settle after a short time. They will bark if they hear someone at the front gate. Musket is the more timid one, as he grew up during the Covid lockdowns and was not used to seeing people often. Musket is a bit more unsure of people or situations and can jump up on you but calms down after a minute. He usually takes on some of his mum Bebe’s confidence so they work well together and always enjoy each other’s company. Bebe is very friendly and affectionate and just wants attention.Both are okay at the vets. They are used to children and can be left alone for a few hours. Both are fine to be wash and brushed and they have stayed in boarding kennels before. Musket and Bebe travel well in the car and love to go on good adventure walks.On walks, Musket can be a little scared of other dogs and tends to stay away from them but Bebe is happy to say hello. Musket wears a harness and they can pull on the lead – they can be quite strong. Both have been recall trained with a whistle and usually come back even if they are exploring. Musket cannot be left unattended with his lead on as he has chewed through it before.Musket is scared of loud noises and has had a couple of accidents in the house and Bebe has a few lumps. Musket and Bebe are older dogs and any vet treatment they need would be covered under our Old Dog Scheme.* Musket is not neutered but will be once he is settled in his new home (cost covered by DAS).But Musket and Bebe are still active Spaniels and love nothing more than going on long walks together. Particularly, they love a good swim and could run for miles – beaches are a big favourite. They also love to chase a ball.Please apply for Musket and Bebe if you have the energy, experience and space for these lovely Spaniels!*OLD DOG SCHEME: Dog Aid Scotland’s Old Dog Scheme covers dogs rehomed at 8 years old or above. This means that we will cover costs for veterinary care for the dog for the remainder of their life within reason. We do not cover costs for routine treatments such as vaccinations, worming and flea treatment. If the dog requires special dietary food we will contribute 50% of the cost. This will alleviate the worry of the financial implications taking an older dog into your home. Older dogs make great pets! Why not consider an older dog?

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Ollie is looking for a quiet home with a garden. Ollie needs a home where he can have company most of the time as he gets very anxious when he is left alone. Ollie prefers female company. He would love to go for lovely walks and get lots of attention. As Ollie is an older dog, he is covered by our Old Dog Scheme for any future vet bills he may need.*Ollie is excited when people come to the home, but will settle quickly. He may bark at unfamiliar people outside. Ollie will shy away from unfamiliar children that come up to him and has never lived with children so we advise any kids in his new home are visiting only.On walks, Ollie is either friendly or shy with other dogs, depending on the situation. He will chase cats. Ollie wears a harness and does not tend to pull on the lead. His recall depends on his mood!Ollie has some separation anxiety and likes staying close to his owner around the house. If left alone for too long, he will get very anxious and chew the fur on his side. We hope this behaviour does not continue in his new home, but if Ollie needs any vet treatment related to this, Dog Aid Scotland will cover the costs.He is nervous travelling in the car and he is also scared of the noise of the kitchen extractor hood. Ollie has behaved well when going to the vets in the past. He is fine with being washed but does not like being brushed. He has been to the groomers and tends to love the bath but can be nervous about the rest.Ollie is happiest when he is with his owner and he loves food! He is gentle, friendly and very affectionate.Please apply for Ollie if you can give him the time and love he needs.*OLD DOG SCHEME: Dog Aid Scotland’s Old Dog Scheme covers dogs rehomed at 8 years old or above. This means that we will cover costs for veterinary care for the dog for the remainder of their life within reason. We do not cover costs for routine treatments such as vaccinations, worming and flea treatment. If the dog requires special dietary food we will contribute 50% of the cost. This will alleviate the worry of the financial implications taking an older dog into your home. Older dogs make great pets! Why not consider an older dog?

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Peggy Sue is looking for a new home through no fault of her own. She would love a home a garden and where she can have company throughout the day. Peggy Sue has separation anxiety so it would be ideal to find a home with experience of this. Her owners must also have Lurcher-type experience. No flats, please. She would enjoy training of some kind to build up her confidence.Peggy Sue is very happy to greet visitors to the home, she can get the zoomies and jumps around. She has a lot of energy. Peggy Sue also loves saying hello to people when out and about, including children, and can run in small circles due to her excitement.On walks, Peggy Sue can get quite excited and will pull on the lead to sniff and play with other dogs. Peggy Sue will try to chase squirrels. Peggy Sue pulls on the lead. Her recall could use work as when off-lead, she will approach other dogs to play and can get very excited.She is fine at the vets, but may whine a little. Peggy Sue is fine to be washed and brushed at home. Peggy Sue is great in the car. She currently lives with a cat and there have been no issues.If she is left alone, Peggy Sue will whine and bark. We are hoping her new home will have separation anxiety experience, but our Welfare Team can also provide support and training advise. She is scared of loud noises such as motorbikes, skateboards, lorries and wheely bins.Peggy Sue is very playful and full of energy. She loves to play fetch and tug of war. She loves long walks but can also be quite lazy once she is tired out, she loves to snooze around the house. Peggy Sue is very affectionate and will sit next to you for hours on the sofa.Peggy Sue has a very loving nature and just wants to play! She is also very calm in the house once all the play is done. Peggy Sue would enjoy training and we hope this would build up her confidence.If you have the energy, experience and patience for lovely Peggy Sue, please apply for her.

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Friendly Ted is looking for a new home with French Bulldog experience and a garden. He would prefer company most of the time. No flats, please.Ted loves going for walks and being made a fuss of. He loves treats and playing tug of war.Ted will bark when someone knocks or rings the front door. He gets very excited when visitors come into the home and will bring a toy to play with them. He can also get over-excited and try to hump peoples’ legs. He will stop when told ‘no’, but this is something that could be helped by getting Ted neutered once he is settled in his new home (Dog Aid Scotland would cover the full cost). Our Welfare team can support the new owners if there is any further training required.Outside, he may try to jump up at people to say hello as he is very friendly. Ted was attacked by a dog a a few years ago and will growl and lunge at other dogs. He stays on the lead on walks. His recall is poor. Ted would love a garden where he can relax and run freely.Ted’s favourite word is ‘treat’ – his new owners could have some fun and teach Ted some tricks for a precious treat! Ted really does not like to wear dog clothes. He does not like being washed and brushed at home but seems to be fine with a groomer. He is a bit scared at the vet but seems to handle it. Ted can be left for a few hours and does not seem to have separation anxiety.Ted can be destructive but only with his toys. Ted loves to play but also loves a cuddle. He loves to travel and go to new places. Ted is a funny wee boy with so much love to give. Please apply for him if you have the time and love for Ted in your home.

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Toffee is looking for a quiet rural home that can continue her training. She would like company most of the time and a secure garden with grass in her new home.Toffee is excited to welcome people to the home, she will jump and bark initially but settles quickly and will lie down. She may occasionally bark at unfamiliar people when out and about but is more likely to do so if they are with another dog. Toffee is scared of children and has growled at young kids in the home so we are looking for a home with no children, living there or visiting.Toffee travels well, she is used to a dog seat in the back and enjoys looking out the window. Toffee is a bit scared when a dog runs up to her, particularly larger dogs. She may have a brief sniff of them and then continue walking. She does not have an aggressive nature, but she may bark if she sees a dog in the distance. Toffee is good on the lead and does not pull. Her recall is okay but she is easily distracted, particularly by rabbits or squirrels. This should be worked on in her new home.Toffee will tolerate being washed but will only allow her back to be brushed – she does not like to be brushed on her legs or her paws being touched. But she can tolerate this if given plenty of treats and breaks. She has been okay at the groomers but is always given a natural calming tablet beforehand. She is also very afraid of fireworks.Toffee is nervous at the vet but is fine being examined. She is fine being left for a few hours and does not seem to have separation anxiety. However, she can bark when left in an unfamiliar place such as a hotel room/holiday home. Toffee barks at loud, unfamiliar sounds outside the home. Toffee has not been to boarding kennels before.Toffee thrives on attention, love and treats. She is a real lap dog and is very happy to curl up beside you. Toffee loves going for walks and enjoys exploring and sniffing around. She behaves well in public settings too (such as cafés) and enjoys the attention.Toffee is a very loyal and loving companion, she is always there to give a warm welcome home. She is cuddly but also gentle. Please apply for Toffee if you have a quiet home and lots of time to give this lovely girl!

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Yoru is looking for a home with experience of dogs, ideally the Pointer breed or similar. He would love a garden to relax in, go for long walks and would love to learn scentwork – he has a great nose! He would prefer his new home to give him company most of the time – Yoru may show separation anxiety in his new home, but our Welfare Team would be available to give support.Yoru is friendly but can be nervous of other people and dogs. He may struggle with social cues from other dogs but he is not aggressive. He would love to socialise with other dogs on a more regular basis. Yoru will pull on the lead, especially at the start of a walk, but walks well off-lead in safe areas and his recall is very good.Yoru is anxious when he travels in a car or on public transport, he will whine. Yoru can be anxious in the waiting room of the vets but ends up loving the attention from them. He does not bark often. He will tolerate a bath and being brushed. Yoru has been to the groomers before and was well-behaved. Yoru is scared of balloons and sometimes small dogs and he does not like cats.Yoru is happiest when he is playing fetch and loves to swim. He is very active and bubbly when he is outside, he loves it. Yoru can be silly and goofy but also likes to snuggle up to you while inside and have a calm moment; he can be really empathetic. He is a smart boy with a good nose and would love to do some scentwork with his new home.Please apply for Yoru if you have the active and experienced home for him.