Nero - male Terrier (Yorkshire) Cross

Nero originally resided across the sea at our Dublin centre so he's had rather a long stay with Dogs Trust. When he's familiar with his handlers, he will run to greet them in the morning and is very calm and relaxed. He loves to be out exercising, peeing on everything and doing his best to get treats from people. Nero is rather confident around other dogs for such a little chap, and has even been on group walks with Mastiffs and Greyhounds! Due to his behaviours in the home though he will need to be the only pet. Nero is not a lap dog and will object to being handled unnecessarily. He will growl and snap at strangers if they try to touch him, so his new family must be mindful of this when out with him. At home, Nero may initiate some contact, but if he doesn't then he should be left alone. He has also shown some guarding behaviours in the past, mainly his bed and food, but all dogs should be left alone when eating anyway. Nero has shown aggression when people have left the room before, and we advise to use a baby gate in his new home. The centre's training team have implemented a program for him to follow, and his adopters will receive full support once they have taken Nero home, as his training will be ongoing. He is also on a grooming and muzzle program as this needs development also.

Nero needs a very particular, quiet and structured home with no other pets or children in the household. He has a training program he will need to continue at home, and adopters who are committed to working with him. Nero will need multiple visits and a "hands off" approach whilst building a bond.