Pickle

Pickle is a lively and affectionate 6-year-old who is full of enthusiasm for life. He absolutely loves meeting new people, though he can become very excitable and bouncy in the process, so he’ll need a family who can continue working on calm greetings and help him manage his excitement in new situations. Pickle thrives on activity and would be happiest with an energetic household that can provide plenty of exercise, playtime, and mental stimulation. He’s very food-oriented, which makes him a great candidate for ongoing training, as he’s eager to learn when treats are involved. He is friendly with other dogs and enjoys their company, though he can sometimes struggle to read their signals as he’s just so keen to play. With guidance, he settles well and can walk nicely alongside calmer canine companions.

Is Pickle right for you?

Pickle would suit a home with older, secondary school-aged children who can comfortably handle his excitable and bouncy nature. He could potentially live with other larger dogs or sighthounds who match his playful energy and can help him build positive social skills. Due to his high energy levels, he’ll need an active family committed to continuing his training, especially around polite greetings. Pickle can be left alone for short periods and settles well once things quieten down, making him a manageable addition to the right home. If you’re looking for a fun-loving, energetic companion who will keep you on your toes and reward you with plenty of affection, Pickle could be the perfect match.

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In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for …

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We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found …

We’ll review your application

We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re …

We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by …

When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them

If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.

Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you …

If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.

Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful.

We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.

If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together

If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.

We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog

When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.

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Dogs Trust Basildon (Essex)
Nevendon Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0FH
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