Vinny

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	ref: 2006/04103 size: Medium age: one year old sex: Male		centre: Battersea breed: Mongrel arrived on: August 2006

A sensitive little lad with a very sharp mind, Vinny does get anxious easily. He is very affectionate with people, but if allowed, he may be clingy and could overbond.  He needs owners who will reassure him without making him needy, and encourage him to stand on his own four feet.Vinny was referred to the Behaviour Unit in order for us to investigate his issues with seperation and his dog-to-dog intersactions. His owners will have to approach his issues with consideration and care, and must have the time to dedicate to him. . Vinny is looking for:

• An active but calm household with a solid routine. 2or 3 adults to prevent overbonding. Owners who have owned sensitive dogs before will be a bonus


• Vinny could live with sensible teenagers, who understand his personality and are willing to follow guidelines, depending on experience


• Vinny will need a house with access to a private fenced garden for chill out time and training. Unfortunately a flat would not be suitable as Vinny can be vocal


• Vinny will need easy access to calmer exercise areas and these would ideally be placed in a semi rural or rural location


• Not be left alone at all to start with, as Vinny will suffer from isolation anxiety


• Ideally, Vinny will live with another dog, mature and outgoing, preferably a female

Bright and active youngster, Vinny must be provided with the right form of mental stimulation. Vinny is at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home London. Please call the Behaviour Unit on 020 7627 7884 if you are interested in Vinny or email us on [email protected] and quote ref 2006/04103. Vinny will need some further training in his new home. To receive advice and guidance regarding his training from the Behaviour Unit staff that have worked with him, potential owners should be prepared to come into the Dogs Home for a minimum of two visits.