Rossi – Gentle 8-Year-Old Beagle Seeking a Calm, Child-Free Home
Name: Rossi
DOB: July 2017
Sex: Male (castrated)
Colour: Tricolour
Height: 42 cm
Weight: 18.3 kg
Microchipped: Yes
Health: No known health issues
About Rossi
Rossi is a typical beagle with a gentle, affectionate nature and a love for food, sniffing and relaxed home life. As he has matured, he has become more laid-back and docile, enjoying naps, companionship and pottering around the house.
He is a friendly dog who enjoys meeting people and other dogs, and he knows a range of basic commands including sit, lie down, stay, wait and bed.
Reason for Rehoming
Rossi is being rehomed following a single incident where a young child accidentally fell onto him, causing him to react defensively and bite.
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Important Behaviour Notes
- Rossi has shown resource guarding around food
- May growl if approached while eating
- Should always be left alone during meals
- The bite incident occurred in a high-stress accidental situation
For these reasons, Rossi must be placed in a:
- Child-free home
- Calm, predictable environment
- Home with owners who understand dog body language and boundaries
Training & Behaviour
- Walks well on lead, may pull initially when excited
- Attended puppy training classes
- Housetrained
- Crate trained (not regularly used now)
- Can be left alone for up to 4 hours
- Travels well in the car
- Can be let off lead in safe areas (recall not perfect but stays nearby)
Social Life
Dogs:
- Very friendly and social
- Excited when meeting other dogs
- Could live with another dog
Cats:
- Unknown – may chase outdoors
Children:
- Previously lived with children
- Due to recent incident, must now be in a home without young children
Food & Routine
- Fed dry dog food morning and evening
- Also enjoys fruit, vegetables and safe leftovers
- Very food motivated (typical beagle!)
Sleeping
- Sleeps in his bed in the kitchen/dining area
Likes & Personality
- Affectionate and gentle
- Food-driven and easy to motivate
- Playful (enjoys tug-of-war and interaction)
- Calm and relaxed in the home
He enjoys:
- Walks and sniffing
- Spending time with people
- Relaxing and sleeping
Ideal Home
- A calm, adult-only home
- Owners with dog experience, especially around food boundaries
- A home that understands management of resource guarding
- A secure garden
- A household that can give him structure and routine
Summary
Rossi is a lovely, well-rounded beagle who has been a great family dog. Due to one unfortunate incident, he now needs a more suitable environment where he can feel safe and not be put in stressful situations.
In the right home, Rossi will be a loyal, affectionate and easy-going companion.
