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Ernie
Age:3 years 5 months
|Sex:Male
Microchip:956000007829300
Location:Western Sydney (Londonderry)
Update from foster:
- Ernie is a happy, playful dog and friendly to both dogs and humans. Although he likes small dogs, he can get a bit excited and may accidentally step on them, so he is probably more suited to a family with a medium to large dog.
- Ernie loves to playing tug-of-war or soccer with a teenager or older child.
- Ernie loves squeaky toys - it doesn't matter if they're hard of soft. He also enjoys balls, although tug-of-war is probably his favourite game.
- Ernie likes company and one of his favourite activities is to potter around the garden with a human. He doesn't enjoy being left outside on his own, but as long as he has human company, he can stay outside all day.
- Ernie came to us to practise being left alone, as he has struggled with this previously. When he first arrived, he would pace, whimper and bark almost immediately when we left. He has improved a lot since then and can now be left (with our greyhound) for a few hours. This training will need to continue in his new home, but we believe he will improve even further with time and patience...and a licki mat!
- Ernie walks extremely well on a leash and can be taken anywhere - a busy shopping centre, a soccer match, a pub or cafe - no problem! He loves going for walks and definitely needs at least one walk a day (preferably more!).
- Ernie would make a wonderful companion for someone who is at home more often than not and/or happy to include him on any outings. He would benefit from a calm canine friend.
Notes from GAPWS:
- Ernie is as cuddly as your favourite Muppet right off Seasame street - a playful goofball with a placid nature!
- Ernie has amazing, gentle lead manners - he loves going for walks!
- Ernie is a friend to canines big and small - he has lived with a cattle dog previously, playful friends with a whippet puppy and is in foster currently with a greyhound.
- Ernie prefers his family to be home more often than not but is learning to be left alone for a little bit, he prefers to have a canine friend in the home.
Ernie is nothing without his Bert so come and meet your new best friend today at GAP!
Application Process
- Take a look at all our greyhounds for adoption here
- Fill out this application form
- We will reply with any questions and give you information on the next steps
- Welcome your greyhound into your home and receive ongoing support.