Noodles

Noodles, a one-year-old Cocker Spaniel Cross, came into our care recently. We’re not sure what he is crossed with but think Cocker Spaniel with short stocky legs and a most impressive long tail!! Although he is friendly, Noodles is quite a nervous boy. He’s just a puppy who is learning about the world, so it can take him a little while to approach new people. However, a few treats and some play with a ball soon win him over. Once he has got to know you he is the most affectionate little dog, who adores cuddles. Noodles can be protective of his food, and sometimes of his people too. In his current home, with a one-year-old and a five-year old, this led to a few incidents where he snapped and nipped at the children. He is a young dog who hasn’t yet learned that he doesn’t need to worry about his dinner being taken, and with a calm, predictable routine, clear boundaries and some positive training, there is every reason to think he can learn to feel more secure. For now, he needs adults an...