Benji is an 18 month old larger Shih Tzu (12kg), he is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, flea and worm treated and has a clean bill of health, he will be rehomed with 5 weeks free pet insurance.
Benji originally came to us as a 6 month old pup after his elderly owner couldnt cope with him, he had lacked some socialisation and was already showing some signs of being anxious around new people, particularly men coming into the home. We found him a new home with a lovely family and their other shih tzu girl but sadly, despite them trying so hard and seeking professional help too for over a year, Benji and their other dog just dont get along and are seriously squabbling so its with a hugely heavy heart that he needs to find a new home as the only dog.
Benji is a loving boy with his family, he loves to be with them and having lots of cuddles and fuss however he still does have the anxious side to his personality which manifests in some resource guarding behaviour towards the other dog in the home but also on occasion, towards visitors to the home. He did unfortunately run and bite the back of the leg of a visitor as they got up to leave (which was unexpected hence the accident happened), his owners have also been bitten when trying to separate the dogs from squabbling but its been diverted aggression, nor directly aimed at them. A new home as an only dog will of course circumvent this issue but he will still need to be managed appropriately around visitors to the home, particularly children/teenagers.
Benji did start to show some reactive behaviour in the park when out for a walk to other dogs and some people walking past but the current owners have worked hard to overcome this and it's not now an issue but coming into a new situation and new home it's something that you will need to be mindful off as it will be an especially anxious time for him.
It's not all doom and gloom with little Benji, once settled with you and being shown that you are a confident leader and advocate for his wellbeing, he will bond with you well and be a loving, sweet, affectionate boy. He is housetrained, good in the home with his people, knows lots of basic commands and can now socialise with other friendly dogs outside the home. He walks nicely on the lead, travels ok in the car and is good with the vets and the groomers.
Benji needs a pet free home, he cannot live with another dog or cats and sadly cannot be homed with children or where there are regular visiting children to the home.
Benji really does need a very dog savvy home with active people who can provide him with plenty of exercise, a nice rural type home would be great where he has plenty of calm space and of course a nice safe garden to play in is a must.
Benji is still currently being fostered by his adopters and is in South West London SW19 so you would need to be able to travel there for a meet and greet. Successful applicants will be subjected to a homecheck and there is an adoption donation of £195
If you can offer Benji the experienced, active home as the only pet then please email us telling us all about yourselves and your home offer in detail along with your full address and contact number to wonkypetsrescue@gmail.com