Pack Profiles

Name: Chester

Gender: Male

Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Age: 41/2 years

History: Chester came to Boot Camp from 'Happy Staffie Rescue' as they were worried about his anxious behaviour that was escalating in kennels. Although he was looking for a home for a while nobody offered him a home so the Dog Trouble Pack welcomed him in and it seems he's staying now!

Likes: Another Sun Worshipper! He loves finding a sunny spot or curling up in his bed in front of the radiator. He's crazy about bananas aswell!

Issues: Chester was very anxious around other dogs and generally just didn't know how to chill out. For the first 2 months he was eating faeces, being sick and not quite there with the toilet training! He also had to learn how to use his nose and greet other dogs without panicking, something he's getting more confident with every day!

Name: Alfie

Gender: Male

Breed: Springer Spaniel

Age: 4 years

History: Owned from a puppy by a family who decided that he would be happier living with the Dog Trouble Pack.

Likes: Loves his exercise, swimming, playing ball and being a Springer Sniffer !

Issues: Loud Noises eg cooker timer, thunder storms. Protective over food.

Name: Freddy (previously named 'Scamp')

Gender: Male

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier

Age: 2 years

History: He spent 3 months in The Dogs Trust Newbury Centre. Freddy was mildly fearful of unknown environments, some people and objects and has obviously learned to react with a 'fight' response when being in situations where he feels threatened. Due to this he came to us with typical 'Little Dog' syndrome doing his own thing!

Likes: He loves running and for a dog with short legs he's fast ! He loves playing ball with the pack and shadowing Alfie out on walks. His 'cat bed' is his favourite sleeping place and Max is his play mate!

Issues: He is learning not to react with a bite when being handled and around children. Obviously being a Terrier he also has potential to get obsessed with a tennis ball and chasing cars but is getting better day by day!

Name: Max

Gender: Male

Breed: Springer Spaniel X Collie

Age: 11 years

History: Owned from a puppy

Likes: Any social gathering where there are lots of children. Loves Hide and Seek games in the long grass and loves playing with Freddy. He can often be found just standing in the paddling pool like a Hippo cooling off!

Issues: Watches shadows and reflections if not given enough mental exercise!