Milo

Milo's ideal home

Milo is a beautiful 11-month-old Jack Russell Terrier looking for a quiet, adult-only home where he can build his confidence and settle at his own pace.

Milo will need to live as the only dog in the home. He would, however, benefit from having calm, confident and sociable doggy friends to meet on walks, helping him gradually develop his social skills. He could potentially live with a cat and has been comfortable around livestock.

Milo can be nervous and worried when meeting new people, so he will need a quiet household with very few visitors. Any introductions will need to be carefully managed and allow Milo plenty of time to feel comfortable. He would suit someone who works from home, as he is not currently used to being left and this will need to be introduced very gradually.

Milo is housetrained and travels well in the boot of the car. He is currently recovering from an operation, so his exercise will need to remain restricted initially and then gradually increased as he recovers and is able to enjoy longer walks again.

Milo walks nicely on lead and will benefit from having access to quiet countryside walks, away from busy roads and built-up areas. His new home will need to be a calm environment where he can feel safe and have time to adjust to his new surroundings.

Could you be Milo's perfect match?

Milo is a lovely young boy who can be a little unsure when meeting new people. Rather than rushing him, he'll need people to give him the time and space to approach when he's ready, allowing him to make the choice to interact. Once he knows and trusts someone, Milo loves a cuddle and has lots of love to give.

His new family will need to help him build his confidence through gentle encouragement and plenty of reassurance. Milo isn't looking for a busy social life and would prefer to enjoy the quieter things in life, particularly exploring the countryside with his people.

Milo loves walks through fields and woodland and will enjoy having opportunities to sniff and explore at his own pace. As he continues to recover from his operation, his exercise will need to be built up carefully before he can enjoy longer adventures.

He's a playful boy too and enjoys tuggy toys and chasing a ball. He's also very fond of cheese, which could come in handy when helping him learn new things!

Milo already knows some useful cues, including sit, come and "up", which he uses when getting into the car. He can be worried by loud or unexpected sounds, such as fireworks, so his new family will need to be mindful of this and help him feel safe when things get a little noisy.

Milo is looking for someone who can see the lovely boy underneath his initial worries and give him the time, patience and understanding he needs. With a quiet home, gentle introductions and someone willing to build his confidence at his own pace, Milo has lots of potential to blossom into a wonderful companion.