Conor – 16 week old male Jack Russell Terrier
Hello, I’m Conor the Jack Russell Terrier and I’m 16 week old male.I was rescued and brought to The Mayhew by their Animal Welfare Officers because my owners weren’t looking after me properly. Despite my sad start in life, I am a really happy boy with a very sweet temperament.
I am now in a foster home with a lovely family and learning lots of good things. I’m getting the hang of toilet training quickly because my foster parents take me out to the garden every couple of hours and praise me loads when I do my business out there. My foster mum and dad say I am a little bundle of energy but I do calm down once I’ve had a good run around the garden. I have only just had my first vaccination so I have not been out for a walk yet but I’ll keep you posted on my progress once I can get out and about. I have also learnt to sit for a treat, which I take very gently, and to come when called. I want to kiss everyone who comes into the house but my foster parents tell them to ignore me and only pay attention to me once I’m calm, so I’m learning quickly not to jump up and how to say ‘hello’ politely. Like any puppy I’m full of mischief and will steal small items accidentally left lying around, I like to take them into my bed but will swap them for one of my favourite chews when my foster mum tells me to. My favourite time is when we all watch TV at night and I can curl up on someone’s lap because I am a real cuddle-bum but once it is time to go to sleep I settle down quietly in my bed. I love playing games with my foster family’s youngsters. I was very mouthy at first but as everyone in the house gave a loud yelp when I nipped, I now just give lots of puppy licks and kisses. I know I still have things to learn but I am a very smart boy so it won’t take me very long to perfect my doggy manners.
I am looking for a new home with someone who will make sure I get two gentle, thirty minute, off lead socialisation outings per day whilst I’m still young, building up to a minimum of one to two hours of off lead exercise daily once I’m fully grown. My new guardians will be at home for most of the day, will have owned dogs before and will enrol me in training classes. I can live with another dog providing they have been well trained, are calm and will be a good role model for me. Due to my young age and training needs any children in my new home will need to be at least six years of age and upwards. My new guardians will be taking on a fifteen-year commitment, which must not be taken lightly. My foster mum and dad are very proud of me and say I will make a great family dog.
Hope to see you soon, Conor
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