Hi, I'm Albert

About me

Hi, my name is Albert, and I’m looking for my forever home!
I have lived with my family since I was just a baby, and I’m very lucky that they are continuing to care for me while I wait to find the perfect home. I’ve had lots of love throughout my life and now I’m ready to find a family who can help me enjoy the next chapter of my journey.

I’m a friendly and affectionate boy weighing around 19kg, and I have so much love to give. I absolutely adore people and I’m happiest when I’m spending time with my humans. My favourite thing in the world is having my back scratched, and if you find the right spot, you’ll be rewarded with my famous full body wiggle!

I’m a really adaptable lad and I take new experiences in my stride. I’ve been lucky enough to go on holidays with my family, visit new places, and meet lots of different people. When I came to the centre, I settled in brilliantly and showed everyone what a relaxed and friendly boy I can be.

At home, I’m a very good boy. I’m house trained, crate trained, and I’m comfortable relaxing in my crate. I’m happy being separated with baby gates or closed doors, and I’m not destructive. I’m currently coping well with being left for longer periods due to my family’s work commitments, but I’d really love a home where I can spend more time being part of family life.

I can be left for around 4 hours once I’m settled, and I could potentially be left for a full working day if I had support such as a dog walker or someone popping in for a midday break eventually.

I enjoy my walks and love having time to sniff and explore. I’m not a dog who needs endless miles, but I do enjoy getting out and about, taking my time, and finding a nice sunny spot in the garden for some sunbathing! I walk nicely on the lead and, although I might pull and be strong towards an interesting smell, I’m generally an easy-going walking companion.

I’m a polite boy around other dogs and have shown that I can enjoy their company. I haven’t lived in a home with another dog before, so I’m looking for a home where I can be the only dog and have all the attention to myself. I would love to have doggy walking friends to enjoy adventures with, and I’m happy to share my walks with calm canine companions.

I’ve grown up around children of all ages, I could live with children aged 8 years and over, as long as they are confident and don’t mind that I can jump up! My new family will need to help me learn calm greetings and understand that my enthusiasm.

One thing my new family will need to understand is that sometimes I can have some very big feelings. When I get these, especially when meeting new people, receiving lots of attention, or being handled for a while, I can become a little overwhelmed. I might jump up or try to hump when I’m feeling this way, but I respond really well to calm guidance and reassurance.

I’m a good traveller once I’m in the car and can happily travel for around 2 hours in my crate in the boot. I can sometimes be a little unsure about getting into the car and may need some encouragement, but once I’m loaded, I settle quietly.

I may potentially be able to live with cats or other small animals, but as I haven’t lived with them before, this would need careful introductions. If you do have a cat, you will need to live close to the centre (PE20 2BB) so we can arrange a home visit and make sure it is the right match for everyone.

I do need a little extra care with my skin during the warmer months, as I can be prone to seasonal flare ups. My current routine helps keep me comfortable, and my new family will need to continue with my skincare to keep me feeling my best.

I’m looking for a patient and understanding family who can give me a predictable routine, help me continue learning, and show me that I can be involved in all the lovely parts of family life.

If you’re looking for a loving, loyal companion who will greet you with a wagging tail, make you smile with my silly ways, and reward you with endless affection, I might just be the boy you’ve been waiting for.

Love,
Albert 🐾