Maggie
AGE: 10 months
BREED: cross breed
SEX: Female
IDEAL HOME: a home with a garden
LIVING WITH CHILDREN: I could live with children 10 years plus
LIVING WITH DOGS: I could benefit from a doggy household as I'm very well socialised
LIVING WITH CATS: I’ve never lived with cats
Meet Maggie, our gorgeous 10-month-old crossbreed who is ready to find an active family to share all her adventures with!
We were told Maggie was a Rhodesian Ridgeback cross, but to be honest, we can see the potential for all sorts of breeds in this lovely girl, so we're not entirely sure! Whatever her mix, one thing is certain: Maggie is full of life, incredibly bright and has bags of personality.
Maggie is a very sociable girl who absolutely loves other dogs. She has clearly been well socialised, which is always a huge bonus, and we feel she could really benefit from living with another friendly, well-socialised dog or even a multi-dog household where she can enjoy canine companionship.
Walks with Maggie are certainly entertaining! She is a real sniffer, with her nose firmly to the ground for much of the walk, following every interesting scent she comes across. Her enthusiasm can sometimes get the better of her, and she'll happily try to follow a scent right past your legs, so watch your step! She can also be strong on the lead when she gets excited, meaning her lead training will need to continue in her new home.
Initially, Maggie was a little nervous around new people, but we feel this was understandable given the huge change in her life and finding herself in kennels. With time, patience and positive experiences, we hope her confidence will continue to grow.
Maggie is an incredibly intelligent girl, and we think training will be a fun and rewarding experience for both her and her new owners. At just 10 months old, she is still very much a puppy and has lots to learn. She needs guidance, consistency and positive training to help her develop into a happy, confident and well-mannered adult dog.
She absolutely loves having a good run and play in our free-run pen and is a huge fan of toys, regardless of what they are! An active home that enjoys getting outdoors and involving their dog in everyday life would be ideal for this energetic young lady.
🏡 What Maggie needs in her forever home
An active home: Maggie needs owners who enjoy being outdoors and can provide daily walks, appropriate exercise and plenty of opportunities to explore and sniff. Her exercise should be balanced with rest, as she is still growing.
Ongoing training: Lead manners, recall, impulse control and general obedience will all need to be worked on using positive, reward-based methods. Maggie is still learning, so patience and consistency will be essential.
Mental stimulation: Scent games, enrichment toys, puzzle feeders and short training sessions will help keep her clever mind occupied and prevent boredom.
Canine companionship: Maggie is very sociable with other dogs, and we feel she could thrive living with a friendly, well-socialised dog or in a multi-dog household. This isn't necessarily essential, provided her social and exercise needs can be met.
A secure garden: A safe space to play and explore would be beneficial. Maggie will also need continued recall training, with off-lead exercise restricted to secure, enclosed areas until her recall is reliable.
Older children only: Maggie could potentially live with children aged 10 years and over who understand dogs, respect their boundaries and know when to give them space. Her bouncy, excitable behaviour could be overwhelming for younger children.
No cats: Maggie has never lived with cats, so we would not rehome her to a household with cats.
Time, patience and routine: Maggie needs owners who understand the adolescent stage of development and can provide structure, companionship, boundaries and plenty of positive experiences as she matures.
A commitment to her future: Maggie will benefit from continued socialisation, regular veterinary care and a family prepared to help her develop into a happy, well-mannered adult dog.
Maggie is still a youngster with so much potential. She isn't going to arrive fully trained, and her new family will need to be prepared to put in the time and effort to help her learn. However, with consistent guidance, appropriate exercise and plenty of positive experiences, we believe she could grow into a fantastic companion.
If you're looking for an intelligent, playful and sociable young dog who will keep you on your toes and reward your efforts with plenty of fun, could Maggie be the girl for you? ❤️
Interested in adopting Maggie? Call 01642 488108 or contact us.