Maple

Maple is a cheeky 4-month-old Cockerpoo who is looking for a loving family to help him find his paws in the big wide world. We don’t know how much experience Maple has had of living in a home, and as he is still very much a baby and has lots to learn and plenty of growing in confidence to do. New environments and busier places can feel a little overwhelming for him, and he can be nervous when meeting new people. However, Maple is a curious little chap, and as he begins to feel more comfortable, his goofy personality is really starting to shine through. Maple can be worried about being handled but is already starting to show that he can enjoy a cuddle when allowed to approach in his own time. As his confidence grows, we are beginning to see more of his affectionate and playful side emerge. Maple has shown an interest in toys, although he hasn’t quite mastered the art of fetch just yet! As Maple is only a young puppy, he has lots to learn about the world around him. He does not currently know any basic obedience, so his new family will need to be prepared to start from scratch with his training. Puppy classes would be a great way to help him learn some basic skills and experience new things in a safe and positive environment. Maple is a real foodie, which will help greatly when it comes to positive reward based training. Maple has not had much experience of walking on a lead, so adopters will need to build up his confidence with lead walking at a pace he is comfortable with. As he can find busier places a little overwhelming, Maple is looking for somewhere with quieter walking routes initially whilst his confidence develops. His new home will need to be prepared for all the usual challenges that come with raising a puppy, including house training, basic obedience and helping him settle into an unfamiliar environment. A secure garden will be essential to give Maple a safe space to explore, play and practise his house training while he gradually builds confidence in the wider world. As Maple can be nervous, he is looking for a home with children aged 14 and above who are respectful of his boundaries, allowing him the time and space to approach at his own pace helping him feel safe and comfortable. Maple would be best suited to a home with another resident dog, dependant on successful introductions at the centre. However, adopters should be mindful that he is still learning his manners and can be a little unsure at times. Any resident dog would need to be tolerant, well socialised and comfortable with Maple’s boisterous puppy enthusiasm while he learns his dog social skills. Maple is looking for a family that will be around for most of the day with minimal time left alone while he settles in, helping him establish a good routine with any time left being built up gradually at a pace he is comfortable with. Maple will need understanding new owners who are happy to build up his handling and confidence around grooming to ensure he has a good positive experience with this and commit to regular grooming and coat maintenance. Potential adopters should carefully consider whether they have the time and financial means to care for his poodle coat and keep him looking his best.