Harley

Harley came into our care in June 2021, making her our longest resident. She has been rehomed several times but sadly gets returned due to her behaviour. Harley is a resource guarder and becomes protective over items she sees as hers. She can also have tantrums when she doesn’t get her own way. What we have learnt about Harley is that she is perfectly capable of living within a home environment when it is managed. The problem is that Harley can go for months without an episode, so the boundaries get relaxed far too soon for her. This is easy to do because Harley is good dog. She loves her walks, has brilliant recall, is good with other dogs and is as clever as they come. She just can’t seem to shake her aggressive outbursts. We are seeking a home for Harley, where she can have her own space. We understand Harley and her triggers and within the kennel environment her routine is structured and predictable for her. She copes well with this and we do not tend to see her aggression here. There is a chance Harley could remain as a sanctuary dog due to her behavioural issues however, we are always looking at forward options for our dogs and if there is an experienced home who have dealt with similar issues to Harley then of course we would explore these options. We receive so many applications for Harley and the majority haven’t completely read description, they are distracted by her photo and apply because she looks as though butter wouldn’t melt. She is a challenging dog, but she deserves a home as much as the others. We are ready to support anyone who is willing to stick to some basic rules and give her a home.