Dave | Spaniel (English Springer) | Newbury (Berkshire) - 1

Dave

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Breed

Spaniel (English Springer)

Reference ID

3628683

Age

2 - 5 years

Sex

Male

Location

Newbury (Berkshire)

Living off site

Yes

May live with

Cats and Dogs and Secondary school age children.

Size

Medium

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Are you right for Dave?

Dave will shine in a quiet to moderately busy home that enjoys an active lifestyle. He loves getting out for walks—especially sniffy adventures—and settles beautifully once relaxed, enjoying time close to his people. He would suit adopters who enjoy gentle training, structured play, and helping him unwind without overstimulation. He is best suited to a home with secondary school children, though younger, dog‑savvy children who can respect his space may also be considered. Dave is looking for a home committed to continuing his confidence‑building around handling and everyday worries. He can feel anxious with more formal handling, such as vet visits or harnessing, and when overtired after lots of ball play. With calm interactions, structured toy play, and handlers who can read his subtle signals, he continues to make great progress. He is also sensitive to loud noises like fireworks and the hoover, so positive exposure and thoughtful management will support him well. Dave may be able to live with a calm dog following a successful introduction, as he is generally neutral around other dogs. He could also live with cats or small pets, having shown no chase drive, with sensible introductions. Overall, Dave is a loving, energetic spaniel who will flourish with understanding, patience, and consistency.

Is Dave right for you?

Dave is a lovely four‑year‑old Springer Spaniel who came into our care due to a change in his owner’s circumstances. He is a sweet, affectionate boy who forms strong bonds with his people. Dave enjoys cuddles, sniffy walks, and structured play—especially a good game with tennis balls. He benefits from calm handling and clear routines, and with patience and understanding, he is a loyal and loving companion. Dave is fully housetrained and reliable in the home. He can be left for short periods and has coped well with up to an hour alone. His time left alone will need to be built up gradually, with a long‑term plan for minimal leaving. Dave travels well in the car, happily hopping in and out, settling comfortably, and enjoying watching the world go by without any signs of stress or travel sickness. He has been living in a foster home, where he has settled beautifully and shown his true personality, helping us build a clear understanding of his needs and routines in a home environment.

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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.

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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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