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NB: We do not rehome interstate or to applicants under 25. It is our policy not to rehome dogs in the Sunraysia area. As rescue groups have transported thousands of homeless dogs from Mildura and Sunraysia pounds over the last decade, we do not intend to send any back there.

Breed: Male Moodle
DOB: 07/08/2022
Weight: 6.5 kg
Location: Malvern

Bertie is a darling little dog who is a fabulous companion, who dances with joy when it’s time for dinner or to play ball. He loves a snuggle on the sofa and he’s discovered the joy of a tummy tickle. He is excellent on a loose lead, loves the car and can be left home alone for hours as long as he has a dog door and plenty of time with his person. He’s learned a dozen commands, has excellent manners and is well behaved on the street with strangers and other dogs. He is smart, quick, open to learn and very entertaining with his cheeky personality. His current foster carers would happily keep him but their own future plans can’t include a dog.

It is important though to say that he does still need a bit more rehab. He loves visitors to the home and will greet them with joy and put his paws on their lap, but if they lift a hand to pat him he can get forcefully upset. In short, he is frightened of the hands of strangers. It’s not hard to work out how he’s learned that. He is perfectly fine with his foster carers, who can pat and tickle him with no problems, because they have built that trust. They are now rewarded by seeing this little dog blossom into the adorable pooch he was meant to be. Having said this, he is learning how to trust and to accept pats from strangers and has made huge progress. With some more support and coaching he will, we believe, overcome this final behavioural issue, but it will take time and expertise to make it happen for him.

Bertie will suit a home with a person or people who are experienced with dogs, where there isn’t a procession of visitors, and definitely no other pets or children. He needs a back yard that’s more than a paved courtyard (so he can play ball which he adores) and a dog door. Once trust is established his new person will have the best dog in the world as their adoring companion, as well as the warm satisfaction of knowing they are giving a lovely dog his best life, after a less than optimal start.

Microchip Number: 956000015880294
Source Number: RE120211
Medical Notes: n/a

All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped, wormed and flea treated. All necessary vet work such as dentals, surgery, eye treatment is also carried out. We are no longer heartworm testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.