Kenny is a lovely, energetic 2-year-old Standard Poodle × Lurcher who is looking for a new home with training-minded owners. He is an intelligent, active boy who will thrive with people who enjoy getting out and about and are willing to continue his training and help him develop his confidence and life skills. Kenny would love an active home where he can enjoy plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and positive, reward-based training.
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Home Compatibility
Children: 10 Years +
Dogs: Not to live with – high arousal around other dogs
Cats: No
Other Pets: (if applicable): No – prey drive too high
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Home Alone Time
Comfortable being left: Yes
Maximum Known Duration: has been left for full working day previously, would recommend 4 hours
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Training and Behaviour
Car Travel: Good has had previous experience in the car
Recall: Would need to be worked on – needs to be in secure field for offlead
Housetrained: Yes
Lead Walking: Strong on the lead – currently being walked on a gentle leader
Reactivity Towards Dogs: Some dog reactivity – needs further training on this which St Francis will give support to a new owner with. Kenny is highly trainable and needs consistent training techniques.
Reactivity Towards People: None
Basic Training: has basic training
Training Needs: Dog Reactivity – can bark towards other dogs
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Exercise and Lifestyle
Exercise Requirements: High – Approximately 90–120 minutes of physical exercise per day, ideally split into 2–3 sessions. This should include brisk walking, running/free-running in a safe enclosed area, and opportunities to explore and sniff.
Mental Stimulation: 20–30 minutes daily of training, scent games, puzzle toys, retrieving, or other problem-solving activities. Both Poodles and Lurchers can be very intelligent and benefit from varied activities.
Preferred Activities: enriching walks, off-lead running in secure areas, fetch, scent work, agility-style exercises, training games and interactive play.
Best suited to an active household that can provide plenty of daily exercise and enrichment. A mix of high-energy activity and calmer sniffing/exploration is preferable to mentally and physically tire Kenny.
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Public Places
Comfortable in Public Places (e.g. cafés, pubs, shops, town centres): Prefers outdoor spaces to busy town settings or cafes. Would need to be able to be at an appropriate distance from other dog to settle
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Medical
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Flea Treatment: Up to date
Worm Treatment: Up to date
Current Medication: None
Additional Veterinary Information: can be bouncy in the vets
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