Bubbly Archie is looking for a rural home where her new owners have time to spend with her throughout the day and have a secure garden for her to run around in. It would be great if her new home has experience of Staffies and is willing to continue her training.

Archie has folliculitis (a condition causing skin infections), which is medicated with prescribed shampoo and tablets during certain seasons. This condition would be covered by our Vet Fund in her new home.*

Archie is bouncy when visitors come to the house, she is in training to go to her bed while she calms down but this is hard as she gets very excited. She loves saying hello to strangers when out and about too. She does not have a lot of experience with children but has been friendly when meeting them on the street. Archie is nervous of being petted on her head suddenly, which could be from previous bad experience. She also does not like her paws being touched but this is worked on by touching them while giving cuddles on the sofa. For these reasons, we suggest if Archie were to live in a home with children, they should be 10 years old or older.

Archie has a very expressive face and ears, you can tell when she is in a mischievous mood. She loves to play hide and seek with toys or treats and snuffle boxes to hunt treats out from. She is very intelligent and would respond well to further training. Archie loves to play about, she loves balls – especially oranges ones.  She prefers to sleep on cushions, blankets or the sofa than the floor! Archie likes being cosy and warm and will choose to lie by the radiator if it is on. On the other hand, she loves going outside when it is icy or snows.

Archie is not good at being in the car; she can eventually settle but then panic when the car stops. This behaviour has improved but it still needs worked on, or it could be ideal if she were to find a home where the owners do not need to use a car or vehicle. Archie does not mind being washed and brushed and has experience of the groomers, where she has been a little scared but fine. She did not enjoy staying in kennels. She does not like someone cutting her nails.

On walks, Archie pulls on the lead. This can be worse in towns as she is over-stimulated with all the goings-on. She is only let off the lead in a secure area due to her high prey drive and eagerness to meet people; she will want to chase any cats or small animals too. This is why her recall also needs work. Archie has a mixed reaction to other dogs; she can be over-excited to play with them and may go too far by trying to dominate them so play needs to be supervised. She can also be disinterested in some dogs but super eager to go up to others. When this is the case, she is currently trained to sit and look at the owner who gives her treats when she behaves well. Archie has spent lots of time socialising with other dogs with a dog walker and staying places with other dogs and has generally been fine, but there are times when supervision is required. She can react if an off-lead dog runs up to her and takes her by surprise.

Archie has separation anxiety and will howl and pace if left alone. This has been worked on and the situation has improved from when she was rescued, but there is still room for her to grow. She can now be left in the home for a couple of hours, but we suggest no flats due to her howling, and the fact she is used to a rural setting. Archie will also bark at the postie or any deliveries, mostly wanting to say hello.

Archie really enjoys a firm neck scratch and snuggling on the sofa. She is ruled by her stomach and will do anything for food which is useful for training and mind games. She would love a home that has the time to improve her separation anxiety and the love and attention to give her.

Do you have room in your home for this loving and intelligent dog? If so, please apply for Archie.

*FOOD AND VETERINARY TREATMENT FUND: This fund allows Dog Aid Scotland to cover costs of pre-existing conditions once a dog has been rehomed. This means we will cover costs for vet treatment if the dog has a condition before it comes to stay with you. In this case we will covers costs relating to Archie’s folliculitis within reason.