Hocus is a small to medium sized male crossbreed. His passport claims him to be six years outdated however we imagine him to be significantly older.
Hocus is fostered in Lakenheath, Suffolk.
Hocus arrived in our care round a 12 months in the past. He was not a fan of individuals typically and his rehabilitation was delayed by a number of months resulting from the truth that he had a stroke and we didn’t wish to put him below any stress in any respect while he recovered.
For a number of weeks/months his mobility and stability had been impaired however just lately he has been in good condition so we resumed his rehabilitation.
Truly simply having been round us for all that point had accelerated his progress rather a lot and lead coaching and dealing with had been really less complicated than anticipated and he’s now able to search for a brand new residence.
Hocus is a portly little chap who actually likes his meals however nonetheless isn’t utterly satisfied about human affection. He’ll permit us to stroke him however doesn’t but push himself ahead to ask for it.
He’s nonetheless not eager on lengthy walks and is presently extra of a potterer however this may occasionally enhance as his health degree is constructed up in his new residence. Hocus can dwell with different canines however we haven’t seen him forming any shut bonds with any so he could be okay as the one canine within the residence.
Anybody taking hocus on will have to be ready to work to construct the connection and never anticipate an excessive amount of again from him within the early weeks.
He’s a battle scarred boy who has clearly had a tough life and I nonetheless don’t assume he can fairly imagine that there’s solely good issues in retailer for him now. He’ll want a household with no kids below the age of twelve.
Whenever you undertake a Secure Rescue canine, you MUST use a slip lead. This may preserve your canine secure: your new canine will probably be nervous and won’t belief you, and you’ll not know which conditions would possibly upset your canine.
In case your canine panics, then a slip lead is the one technique to forestall your canine from escaping (many canines can escape from a collar and/or harness). It would take AT LEAST 3-6 months to your canine to settle in and so that you can know your canine totally (longer for nervous canines). The slip lead should ALWAYS be used throughout this settling-in interval.
Even after your canine is settled, it’s most secure to make use of the slip lead in conditions the place your canine could develop into scared (e.g. visiting new locations, round unfamiliar individuals, on the vet), and in conditions the place sudden triggers would possibly occur (e.g. round bonfire evening). Nervous canines could at all times must put on a slip-lead as a backup security measure.
The slip lead is a security system and should NEVER be used as a coaching software. Utilizing the result in apply strain to the canine’s neck is damaging. In case your canine pulls on the lead, then we will advise you on coaching strategies that keep away from hurt.
As soon as your canine is settled, it’s possible you’ll wish to think about using a harness (along with the slip lead) in case your canine is snug with being dealt with when it’s fitted. Most harnesses should not escape-proof, however harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Excellent Match Harnesses) are safer.
Retractable/extendable leads must not ever be used on our canines.
Adopted canines should be collected from the rescue and transported straight residence in a crate.
Fences and gates should be 5ft min & safe.
