Milo

RESCUE / EXPERIENCED HOME NEEDED We are desperately looking for the right home or rescue placement for Milo, a 4-year-old small Spaniel cross who has now been signed over to us and urgently needs a special, experienced home. Milo’s good points: • Loving, affectionate and friendly • Loves his walks • Non-reactive to other dogs while out walking • Quirky, funny and full of personality • Absolutely loves his treats! • Has so much potential to become an amazing companion Milo’s main issue is resource guarding. He can guard things he considers high value, including treats, toys, objects and spaces. This can be inconsistent and varies depending on the situation, but his behaviour is generally very easy to read. Milo needs a home with genuine experience of resource guarding — someone who understands the importance of management, boundaries and balanced training, and who is confident enough to recognise and respond appropriately to his behaviour. Must be willing to work alongside a qualified trainer/behaviourist and put the necessary time, patience and consistency into helping Milo. No harsh training methods. These can make guarding behaviour worse. Milo needs calm, patient and experienced handling, using appropriate reward-based methods and careful management. Milo’s requirements: • Experienced with resource guarding/behavioural issues • Willing to work with a trainer/behaviourist • Patient, confident and committed • Able to provide the structure and management he needs Milo is not a bad dog. He is a lovely, affectionate boy who has a behavioural issue that needs to be properly understood and managed. With the right person, we genuinely believe he has the potential to be a truly amazing dog. Children: No Other dogs: No Cats and small pets: No Energy level: Medium/High