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Lottie Long Dog - The Perfect Companion

Lottie joined the BRNGB family at the end of July to start her foster assessment.

Her original family had her from a puppy and she lived around cats until she came to us. She was an only dog in her original home in the later days, originally living with a Terrier, then living alone when the Terrier passed. Lottie was described as being very laid back, happy and chilled, which she really is.

Lottie has been in foster with a small pack of bassets, chickens, ducks, sheep and goats. Outside the house there have been no issues and she's happy to mooch about sniffing and generally doing basset things. She is showing no prey drive with the smaller animals. However, and this is important. She is being bolshy with two other bassets in the home.  As soon as she starts, if they stand their ground she straight awy stops her sillyness.  There's no aggression, just being a cheeky bolshy madam.   Whether she sees them as the weakest link and knows they won't have a pop back as she leaves the other two dogs alone, or if it's just that she's not comfortable around these two particular bassets we're not sure.  She has been vet checked and there is no medical reason as to why she has started this behaviour. 

As such, Lottie will be considered to be re-homed as an only dog, or possibly in a home who understands the importance of separation at food prep time and that there may be a few "I'm in charge here" months and have a confident hound.

We really do not want Lottie to come back to us because this has been ignored, so if you have hounds and you are thinking of applying for Lottie please ensure that you detail your experience and how you propose to deal with this.

Ideally we think Lottie would be happier with other playful bassets, she does enjoy play time so having confident, calm resident dogs would be perfect; if she is going to be an only dog then visiting dogs or meeting dogs outside would be ideal.

Here's what her foster family say about her:-

Lottie is a beautiful, playful Basset Hound with a heart full of love and a personality to match. Since arriving at her foster home, she's settled in perfectly with three resident Bassets and a Bichon cross, showing just how adaptable and easygoing she is.

Though she had slowed down a bit, Lottie has quickly rediscovered her energy and is now thriving in her new environment. Her foster home offers a large garden, which she absolutely adores exploring for hours each day. She's also a fantastic helper with farm chores, living harmoniously alongside chickens, ducks, sheep, and goats.

Her calm nature means she's unbothered by other animals, and having previously lived with cats and been around children, she's a great fit for most families. Simply put, she's a dream come true.

Lottie loves the company of other dogs, especially when it's playtime. She's very playful—sometimes a bit loud and boisterous—but her enthusiasm is infectious. Whether chasing or being chased, she's always up for some fun. When playtime is over, she's a calm, quiet companion, only barking when the doorbell rings. She's just as happy snoozing on the sofa or in her bed, sharing space with the resident dogs without any issues.

Lottie also travels incredibly well in the car alongside the other dogs, with no problems at all.

Lottie enjoys spending quality time with her foster family and is getting plenty of exercise each day, which she loves. She's fantastic on woodland walks or beach strolls, and is great both on and off the lead. While she's friendly with every dog she meets, she can be a little cautious around strangers at first but quickly warms up to them.

Lottie has a big love of food! She can be a bit snappy and bolshy with the other dogs if she feels her meal should come first, but she patiently waits her turn by the kitchen until it's her time to eat. She will also demand to be first in line for any treats, pushing her way forward and will try to pick a bit of a fight with the dogs she deems she can do so with. Afterward, she peacefully checks the other dogs' bowls and allows them to check hers without issue.

She quickly settles down after an episode—just something to be mindful of in the early days. She has had a recent vet check to make sure these snapping episodes are not pain related and nothing was found.

When Lottie first arrived in foster care, there was concern about her bladder control overnight, but with the door open, there were no accidents. She's now holding it from around 10:30 PM to 6-6:30 AM. For those who love a lie-in, a doggy door might be a good idea, but overall, she's doing wonderfully well, with no accidents during the day either.

Being Lottie's forever family will be a true privilege. She will thrive in a home with cats, chickens, and children, where she'll easily settle in and bring joy to everyone.

At six years old, she would be happy in a home on her own, or probably happier with a younger dog or playful older dogs who will not stand her silliness and with owners who can manage her boughts of bolshyness.

The only reason her foster family isn't adopting her is that Lottie craves more playtime than they can provide—something another dog would be perfect for. Lottie is ready to bring her joy, love, and fun into her new family's life. Could that be you?

LOTTIE'S NEEDS 

- Ideally if you have a home with no other hounds, Lottie will require visiting hounds and play time outside the house 

- If there are resident hounds they need to be playful and confident 

- If there are resident hounds the humans need to understand that Lottie can be bolshy, but it's all gob and no trousers

- Only positive reinforcement training will be acceptable

- Can live with cats and small furries 

- Children to be over 5 years old 

- Someone who is home a lot especially in the first few weeks as Lottie settles in 

- Lottie has been left for up to 4 hours at a time previously 

- Lottie loves being ouside so a nice secure garden is a must 

- Lottie has over night accidents so understanding of this is a must 

Lottie's application will close at 8pm Sunday 22nd September 2024

Taking on a rescue dog is not the easy option. You need to be prepared to help a confused and troubled hound find their place in your family. They have been through a massive upheaval and will need time to settle into a new way of life, so please consider this BEFORE you fill in an application.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Lottie is subject to an adoption fees and a successful home check. If your home check is successful, your family including dogs will need to be able to travel to her foster home to meet her and her foster family.

You will also have a telephone call with a member of the team, plus Lottie's foster family, so that all of their history can be shared with you in person, and that we can be assured that you can fill all of her needs, demands and requirements.

Lottie comes with 5 weeks free insurance via our rehoming partner, Agria.

Lottie, as with all of our hounds will have full rescue back up for life.

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