Stark: male puppy to adopt

Stark was found by the team whilst in Romania at the Codlea kill shelter he was rescued in September 25 and made his way to our Essex kennels in November 25. He was a friendly and excitable boy whilst in Romania. He is microchipped, vaccinated and neutered with no known health issues.

Behaviour & Temperament Disclosure – Stark

Kennel Greeting:
Stark is a confident and enthusiastic boy when people enter his kennel. He loves attention and often greets staff with excitement, which can sometimes lead to puppy-mouthing behaviour. When he is calmer, he is very affectionate, enjoys sitting for cuddles, and shows a friendly, loving nature.

Bite / Growl History:
Stark has never bitten or growled at anyone.

Resource / Food Guarding:
No issues observed.

Equipment Acceptance:
Stark accepts both a slip lead and a harness.

Lead Behaviour:
Stark is still building confidence with lead walking. He is improving daily and will walk forward with encouragement. His adopter will need to continue this training, but he is a bright dog and expected to progress quickly.

Reactivity & Walk Behaviour:
Stark has met horses, goats, and birds during walks and has shown no reaction to them.

Children:
Stark met a 7 year old whilst in Romania and was friendly and playful. Due to his puppy-mouthing, he would be best suited to a dog-savvy home with children aged 12+. Child testing can be carried out if required.

Other Dogs:
Stark has lived around other dogs and gets on well with his kennel mates, though his playful and sometimes rough play style can be a bit much for quieter dogs.
He could benefit from living with a bigger, older dog who can help guide his behaviour, but he could also be the only dog in a home where he receives plenty of time, training, and stimulation.

Dog Compatibility:
He could share a home with another dog.
He has never growled at or bitten another dog.

Cats & Prey Drive:
Stark has not been around cats. No prey drive has been observed in kennels, but he would likely chase cats.

Kennel Behaviour:
He toilets in his kennel.
No destructive behaviour reported.
No signs of separation anxiety observed.

Time Left Alone:
He has been left from 7pm–9am without issues, although he can sometimes be awake playing during the night. With a consistent routine, he is settling better and continues to improve.

Travel:
Car travel is currently unknown.

Overall Summary:
Stark is a striking, affectionate, and playful young dog who will make a fantastic companion. He would thrive with an adopter who leads an active lifestyle and can continue guiding him through his youthful, energetic behaviours.