Rocco

Rocco is a handsome 8 year old shar pei cross and is looking for the right home, after spending a very long time in kennels. He is very sweet and affectionate with the people he knows and trusts and is usually indifferent about other dogs. The way to win Rocco over is to walk him – he gets so excited to go for a walk and if he has that positive association of walking with you, he’ll be your best pal.

Rocco sometimes displays some guarding behaviours in his kennel, particularly with strangers, but our volunteers have been working with him on this and he has made huge progress. Strategies to deter this behaviour can be advised to potential owners. 

As a typical shar pei, Rocco can come across quite stand offish and aloof initially, but once you get to know his personality, there is such a loving side to him and he would make a very loyal companion. 

On a walk, he can initially be quite strong on the lead and walks as though he’s on a mission! However, in open areas that are suitable, he enjoys having some freedom on a long lead. Off lead, he likes to do his own thing and explore, but has developed good recall and will return to those he is familiar with.

He has patiently waited a long time for someone to give him a chance, but always gets overlooked. If you think you could give Rocco the loving home he deserves, please complete an application form.

To adopt Rocco, please complete an Adoption Application form and we will be in touch.
Please note that Homeless Hounds welcomes applications from Lancashire but unfortunately we are unable to consider applications from further afield. Homeless Hounds cannot rehome dogs to families with children under 5 years old.
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