Additional information

• Is your pet comfortable around other dogs?
• No
• Is your pet comfortable around other cats?
• No
• Is your pet comfortable around children?
• Comfortable with babies and children of all ages
• Why are you looking to rehome this pet?
• Reason for parting: having a baby, a sprained ankle and poor mental health (anxiety). Since I had my daughter 7 months ago the dog has been really difficult to manage, especially after I nearly broke my ankle and was on crutches (still am). The dog has a lot of energy and we’ve gone from 2 long walks (at least an hour each, throwing sticks) down to 10 minutes in the morning and evening (by my husband, who works full time). We have had dog trainers in to help and seen some improvement, especially before the baby was born (I reached a point where she wouldn’t react on the lead 9 times out of 10). Since having a baby, I don’t have the time or resources to dedicate to her ongoing training and she has become reactive again. It’s impossible for me to be consistent with commands and discipline when I am feeding the baby, for example.This came to a head at Christmas when I was walking her with the baby in a sling and she pulled, I fell over, baby was fine but now I am on crutches trying to look after the baby and the dog, as my husband works very long hours. As a result of my accident the amount of exercise she gets has drastically reduced, which in turn is making her understandably harder to manage. She is miserable and would be so happy and a good dog for people who have a less demanding load in life. I am suffering very badly with my mental health trying to manage this effectively by myself, with the barking and not listening because she is bored, it’s making me unwell and I desperately need help. I never wanted to give her up but I have tried everything. I want to do this right and find her a loving home, the right way through a shelter, the problem is so far no one has been able to help, and I feel helpless in this situation, trying to do the right thing by everyone.
• Ideal home
• Experienced pet owner
• Does your pet require a secure outdoor space?
• Yes

Description

Name: Mash Age: 5 years (approx) Sex: Female (spayed - Spring 2025) Breed: Mixed breed Description: Black, white & tan, short-haired Weight: Approx. 13kg (small end of medium) Origin: Bulgaria Time in current home: 5 years With People Familiar adults: Friendly Children: Gentle and cautious around baby Strangers in home: Barks and jumps initially (excitement), settles after 2 minutes if ignored Strangers outside: Ignores unless approached quickly, then barks Aggression history: defensive (barking) if closely inspecting her (i.e. holding her paw to check for splinters) Has she bitten anyone: no. With Animals Other dogs: Reactive - barks at unfamiliar dogs Known dogs: Plays well after a few meetings, prefers calm dogs or rough play style Cats: Tries to chase Chase instinct: Yes (deer and pheasants) On Walks On lead: Good, except reactive when sees other dogs Off lead: Return reliably ~50% of the time, only let off in fields with no other dogs Recall: Not 100% reliable (may take multiple calls) FAVORITE THINGS Sticks, balls (footballs, tennis balls) Soft toys Throw and retrieve games Find it games Snuggling under blankets Belly rubs Running/sprinting in fields