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LOOKING FOR LOVE: Princess the French Bulldog and, below, Lilly, a female Rottweiler-cross

Pooches looking out for love

Report from Wimborne’s Waggy Tails rescue... Whilst all our dogs are special, some have more indepth needs than others. Could you be the home they are looking for? We have five very special dogs at the moment and would love to see them settled in the right forever home. They are:

LILLY a four-year-old small Rottweiler cross. Lilly is a delightfully friendly dog – she has never been difficult with any of the staff or volunteers at the sanctuary and even likes the vet. She can however be stubborn and sometimes needs to be coaxed into the right action. And she needs a home where she won’t be left as she gets upset. We do hope that there is the right person out there for her who will be patient and understanding and take advice if necessary. Dave is a large breed and needs an owner that can cope with his size. He is good with all but does not know how big he is, so gets boisterous. Older children only for Dave please.

BUDDY a one-year-old lurcher. Buddy can be nervous of people to start with but is coming on well (we think he may have been hit). He loves a one to one, when he is very affectionate. Buddy will chase anything that moves quickly. He needs input and socialising – he will then be a loyal and loving friend.

RALPH a five-year-old Pug. He is really good with all but does have breathing problems and therefore needs a calm environment and short walks.

PRINCESS is a six-year-old French Bulldog. She has mobility problems as a result of an old injury and cannot walk far. Sometimes her legs give way but she gets up and carries on. She is a really happy girl and loves cuddles.

If you are able to offer any of these, or one of their lovely friends, a forever home or a foster home, please contact our office on 01202 875000, e-mail: admin@waggytails.org.uk or visit waggytails.org.uk. Donations can be sent to: Waggy Tails Rescue Helen’s House 143 Magna Road Wimborne

How to socialise your puppy

We’ve seen a huge increase in the number of puppies over the last year with more people working from home. It’s an exciting and rewarding time, but can also be a bit daunting, particularly to firsttime dog owners. Socialisation forms a huge part of your pup’s journey and they have what’s called a ‘critical socialisation period’ between three and 17 weeks of age. Your puppy’s experiences during this critical period of learning and development can influence and shape their behaviour into adulthood. Once this window closes, they can be more apprehensive when being exposed to new things. Why socialise? Providing plenty of opportunities for socialisation for your puppy and exposing them to a variety of different environments is key to ensuring they mature into a well-adjusted adult that will get on with other dogs, animals and people. Lessons learned here will guide them through their whole lifetime. How to socialise your new puppy Most of us will take our new puppy home from eight-plus weeks and hopefully up to this point they have been experiencing life at the breeders, interacting with their mother, litter mates and getting to know their home environment. We want to be creating experiences for our puppy from day one. Even during these restrictive times, we can start to socialise them and create learning experiences with various objects in the home like the hoover, television, washing machine etc. You can also have some fun dressing up; put on a hat, helmet, high-vis jacket or wig as these can often seem scary. Exposing them to you looking different early on can be helpful with their acceptance of people, both male and female. If your puppy hasn’t been fully vaccinated, you can still take them out in a safe environment, or in your garden (maybe in a doggy sling) to meet other people. When meeting other dogs always ensure they are healthy and fully vaccinated. Once your puppy is fully vaccinated, trips to the park, forest and beach for short walks are recommended. Even walks in bad weather will be novel to your puppy, so don’t shy away from those windy/wet days – it’s all a good learning experience for them. Try to introduce them to motorbikes, cars, bicycles, as well as other animals all from a safe distance. Meeting up for regular dog walks with friends is great for dogs to socialise together and you can be sure they’ll have lots of fun whilst you have a good catch up with your friends. It’s important to take things at your puppy’s pace. If they are frightened remain calm, take a step back and try again another day. Frightening experiences can stay with them, so it’s important to introduce new things gradually one at a time. Throughout all these new experiences, it’s important to reward your puppy with a happy up-beat tone of voice, treats, playtime and affection. All of these reinforce the desired behaviour. When to visit the vets Regular happy visits to the vets are always recommended and most vets are happy to have a chat with you when you first bring your pup home. Your vet will start their vaccinations and preventative health treatments, but it’s important you pop in at other times if possible for a bit of fuss and a treat. Again, this reinforces the positive experience and will help them be less reluctant to visit in the future. n vetsmiths.co.uk

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