Frank: male dog to adopt

Frank is currently fostered in Norwich, Norfolk.

Frank is a medium sized crossbreed aged around six to seven years old.

Frank came to us in September last year but has actually been in the UK since he was very young. He was brought in by another UK rescue and put in kennels but because they were unable to lead train him they’d not been able to put him up for adoption.

Frank was indeed very reluctant to walk on a lead but has cracked it now and is ready to look for his very own forever home. Frank gets on well with other dogs and would ideally have another dog in his adoptive home. He could live as an only dog but may take a little longer to settle.

Frank is still hand shy with new people but with a bit of patience, love…. and maybe some chicken or ham 😉 he is very sweet once he learns to trust you. He could live with respectful children aged twelve plus.

When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations might upset your dog. If your dog panics, then a slip lead is the only way to prevent your dog from escaping (many dogs can escape from a collar and/or harness). It will take AT LEAST 3-6 months for your dog to settle-in and for you to know your dog fully (longer for nervous dogs). The slip lead must ALWAYS be used during this settling-in period.
Even after your dog is settled, it is safest to use the slip lead in situations where your dog may become scared (e.g. visiting new places, around unfamiliar people, at the vet), and it situations where unexpected triggers might happen (e.g. around bonfire night). Nervous dogs may always need to wear a slip-lead as a back-up safety measure.
The slip lead is a safety device and must NEVER be used as a training tool. Using the lead to apply pressure to the dog’s neck is damaging. If your dog pulls on the lead, then we can advise you on training methods that avoid harm.
Once your dog is settled, you may want to consider using a harness (together with the slip lead) if your dog is comfortable with being handled when it is fitted. Most harnesses are not escape-proof, but harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Perfect Fit Harnesses) are safer.

Retractable / extendable leads must never be used on our dogs.

Adopted dogs must be collected from the rescue and transported straight home in a crate.

Fences and gates must be 5ft min & secure. 

If you are interested in hearing more about the lovely Frank, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you!