About me:
I’m Tez, I’m a beagle male with a social, friendly personality. I can take a little time to warm up to new people, but once I’m comfortable, I’m a lovely lad! I’ve had quite a lot of life change recently and I am finding all these changes a little overwhelming. I need a stable, understanding home with plenty of stimulation, company and enrichment. I love sniffing and all the beagley things. A home where someone is around most of the time, with plenty of enrichment and a stable routine, would be ideal for me
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Home Compatibility
Children: 12 years + used to dogs
Dogs: Tez is good with other dogs. He hasn’t lived with another dog but potentially could with the right dog.
Cats: Tez has not lived with cats, so his compatibility with them is unknown
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Home Alone Time
Comfortable being left: Tez is currently struggling to be left alone and has isolation anxiety. He has recently started chewing furniture, scratching drywall and skirting boards when left. This may be linked to the significant changes in his home life, including a new baby, a house move, a job change and ongoing renovations. He needs a home where someone can be around to provide company and support. He would suit someone home most of the day or working from home.
Maximum Known Duration: needs to not be left currently – Tez will need time to settle and build up home alone time again. Tez can open doors and crates, so secure management will be important.
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Training and Behaviour
Car Travel: Good
Recall: Good – but remember is a beagle so can get very distracted!
Housetrained: Yes
Lead Walking: strong on lead when wants to be
Basic Training: Good
Training Needs: Tez would benefit from more enrichment, mental stimulation and positive training. He may need support with being left alone and learning to settle comfortably when separated from his people. Secure doors and appropriate management are essential, as he can open doors and crates.
Reactivity: Tez is generally social but can take a little time to warm up to unfamiliar people. No concerns regarding reactivity towards other dogs or people.
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Exercise and Lifestyle
Exercise Requirements: Tez would benefit from daily walks with plenty of opportunities to sniff and explore. He is an active 7-year-old Beagle who would benefit from around 60–90 minutes of daily exercise, split across multiple walks. He would enjoy opportunities to sniff, explore and follow scents, alongside activities suited to his fitness level. His exercise routine should be balanced with mental enrichment to keep him stimulated and fulfilled.
Mental Stimulation: Tez needs more mental stimulation and enrichment. Scent games, food puzzles, sniffing activities and other reward-based activities could help keep him occupied and fulfilled.
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Public Places
Comfortable in Public Places (e.g. cafés, pubs, shops, town centres): Tez is generally social but can take a little time to warm up to new people. He can be a little noise sensitive so wouldn’t like to spend time in very noisy environments and would prefer an outdoor lifestyle.
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Medical
Neutered: No
Vaccinations: out of date currently
Flea Treatment: out of date currently
Worm Treatment: out of date currently
Additional Veterinary Information: Tez needs an up to date veterinary check-up
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