Bob
Bob
- Age 2 years, 3 months
- Living with children Not Suited to Children
- Breed Terrier: Jack Russell
- Living with dogs Can't live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can't live with
- Size Small
- Reference ANIMAL17444
- Centre Old Windsor
More about Bob
Bob is an active and lively Jack Russell Terrier; he does have a feisty side, showing typical Terrier traits and has boundless energy to spare. Bob is going to be a project dog due to his complex behavioural needs that will require ongoing training and management so he is not going to be your typical family companion. He is currently based at Battersea Old Windsor.
He would love a family that can offer him an enjoyable and active lifestyle. He particularly enjoys using his nose and taking in all the interesting smells and enjoying his surroundings. As Bob likes keeping himself busy and learning new things, he may enjoy being involved in activities such as scent work, which can be a wonderful way to channel his natural instincts and keep his mind engaged.
Bob is also a real water lover! We have seen him happily paddling and swimming in shallow pools, which is something he thoroughly enjoys. Any family who enjoys outdoor adventures and doesn't mind a muddy splash or two is sure to have a wonderful companion in Bob.
In his previous home, Bob has shown some resource guarding behaviours around certain items, including his toys, with both adults and children. For this reason, we feel that a calm, adult-only environment will give Bob the best opportunity to thrive. He currently has some training in place to help him learn to exchange items and to allow items to be removed without causing him any frustration.
Bob will need a home with access to his own private garden where he can relax and enjoy outdoor time in a familiar environment. He can sometimes feel worried by unfamiliar people and has shown some vocal reactivity towards them, particularly when they appear unexpectedly. Having a secure private garden will help Bob feel more comfortable and allow him to spend time outside without becoming overwhelmed.
Bob is a sociable dog who enjoys being around other dogs. At times, he can become quite vocal when he sees them in the distance out of frustration of not being able to greet them. While Bob continues to work on his social skills and training, he needs to be the only dog in the household. He would benefit from having some canine companions who can match his energy and playful nature.
Bob is looking for new owners who understand that he is still a work in progress and are willing to invest time and patience into helping him reach his full potential. He has so much to offer and he is sure to become an incredibly rewarding companion. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Bob, you can e-mail our rehoming team on bow.rehomers@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here; https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogs
Please be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.
Rehoming FAQs
Here at Battersea, we assess all of our dogs individually and create a rehoming profile for them. To ensure successful matches between people and pets, we use a combination of extensive rehoming experience, our staff expertise and the information you provided in your rehoming form. Once you complete your online registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have everything we need to begin our matchmaking process, as well as the next steps of the process.
This may not always be the dog you thought it would be, which is why we ask that you see the registration form as a way of registering your interest in rehoming, not an application for a specific animal. We’re experts in making sure we find the right home for our dogs and the right dog for your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Once you’ve completed our online registration form, we’ll handle the rest. Your rehoming registration will be open for up to three months, and in that time, we’ll do our very best to try and match you with a pet that best suits you and your lifestyle. It can take a bit of time for us to try and match you with a pet – but we promise it’s time well spent. We’re committed to getting to know every animal at our centres before finding a match that works for our dogs and for you wherever possible.
If we are not able to match you with a dog within three months, we’ll let you know and offer guidance to help you continue your search, either at Battersea or beyond.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Our rehoming fee is £230 for dogs (over six months), £350 for a pair of dogs, or £275 for puppies (under six months). We accept cash or debit/credit card as payment (we are unable to accept cheques). Included in this cost are the following:
- Microchipping
- Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment
- Neutering
- A collar, identification tag and lead
- Starter pack of food, advice and special offers
- Four weeks’ free Petplan insurance as your dog settles into their new surroundings
Something to bear in mind is that our rehoming fee is just the beginning of the costs involved with owning a dog. We would recommend that before making the decision to rehome, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the financial implications of bringing a dog into your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
