ID No.: D.96.21

Age: 3 years old

Sex: Female

Breed: Cockapoo

Colour: Black and white

Reason In: Sign over - I cannot be rehomed to the area of Torquay, as this is where I came from.

Can I live with Dogs?

No - I am looking for a home as the only dog.

Can I live with Cats?

No - I am looking for a home with no cats birds or other small animals.

Can I live with Children?

No - I am looking for a home with adults only.

Hello there. I’m Markle and I’m so glad you’ve come here to find out more about me.

I have been at Gables for a little while now and I have had a troubled time in the past. I’m afraid I can’t divulge too much about what happened but just know that I am happier here. I can tell you that there were times in my past life when I was put under too much pressure.

I’m a sweetheart. I might be a bit shy when we first meet but just give me a few minutes and it doesn’t take me long to come out of my shell. I have bags of energy and plenty of love to give. I have learnt so much since I have been here at Gables but there are some traits that are inherent which means they will always be part of my character. One of these inherent traits is resource guarding. I don’t share food and if I am ever challenged for it I will growl, snap and bite.

I’m a playful girl and I love spending time in the paddocks where I can run and play with all the toys. When I’m in the mood I will bring toys over and put them in your hand, this means ‘let’s play together’. Sometimes I like to take my toys to bed, or lay down outside and play on my own. If you try to take my toys or play with me at this point I will become guarded and I may growl to tell you not to approach me. I’ve learnt so much since I have been here and I have shown how quickly I can pick up new skills. They are currently working on teaching me to ‘leave it’ which could be really helpful for me in the future.

I used to be very strong on the lead and I would pull like train when on walks. However I have undergone loose lead training and I am very good on the lead now. Most of the time I walk to heel, apart from when I see a squirrel or anything else super exciting. I can also sit, lie down, give paw and put my paws ‘up’ on your arm.

When I first came to Gables I loved being around other dogs. I liked to play off lead and I was often out and about making friends. I began to suffer with ear infections which took quite a while to get under control. My ears were very painful and I became sensitive to other dogs being around them. Despite having no issues with my ears for ages now as I am on really good medication, I still worry about other dogs touching my ears and I will snap at them if I am concerned.  I have also displayed resource guarding behaviour with other animals so for this reason I am looking for a home as the only pet.

I would love to meet a person or couple who have a very quiet home who like to keep themselves to themselves. Due to my past I am not able to be around children of any age at any time. I will need owners who have experience with food guarding behaviour as without the right knowledge we could all be put at risk. I will need to wear a muzzle when I see the vet, have baths, when I’m brushed and for any formal handling of any kind. I am eager to please and I love learning new things so I would be really happy to attend agility classes in the future.

I really am a lovely girl who just needs to be in the right environment with the right people in order to reach my full potential and flourish.