Nico is a handsome red Staffie Cross of around 10 months old who is looking for a loving forever home. Despite a difficult start in life, he has blossomed into a gentle, affectionate, and adaptable young dog who has so much love to give.
Nico has settled beautifully into foster care and has proven himself to be a well-mannered and easy-going companion. He enjoys spending time with both people and animals and forms strong bonds with those around him.
One of Nico’s greatest strengths is his wonderful social nature. He is dog friendly and has integrated extremely well with other dogs in foster care.
He is also cat friendly and has shown a calm and respectful attitude towards feline companions. Having lived alongside a seven-year-old child, Nico has demonstrated a gentle and affectionate nature that makes him suitable for a family home.
In the home, Nico is crate trained and approximately 95% toilet trained. He settles well indoors and is not destructive, displaying only the occasional mischievous puppy behaviour expected from a youngster his age.
When left alone, he may initially cry for a few minutes but quickly settles and has comfortably been left for up to four hours.
Nico is still building confidence when out and about. He can be nervous on walks and sometimes finds the outside world a little overwhelming, but he is making excellent progress with patient guidance and encouragement.
As his confidence grows, he is becoming increasingly comfortable exploring new environments.
He is also discovering the joys of toys and playtime and now becomes wonderfully excited when it is time for games and interaction with his people.
Nico is believed to have a hearing impairment and appears to be hard of hearing rather than completely deaf. This does not impact his loving personality or ability to enjoy life.
He takes confidence from the dogs around him and copes incredibly well with daily life. If adopted as an only dog, his new family should be prepared to continue building his confidence and communication skills using positive reinforcement and consistent routines.
Nico is currently fed a raw diet and is thriving on it.
Nico is a truly special young dog with a gentle soul and a bright future ahead of him. He would suit a variety of homes and will reward his new family with endless loyalty, affection, and companionship.
For someone willing to continue his journey and help him grow in confidence, Nico will make an exceptional family companion and best friend.
Adoption Fee: £400
Location: Worcestershire