Flash

07-06-25 Flash is a truly striking Standard Poodle who has come to us from a home as his owners no longer had time for him and couldn't offer him the exercise he requires. Although he has lived in a home before, Flash is a worried boy who finds new experiences and people quite daunting. Because of this, Flash is looking for an experienced, adult only home with adopters who have plenty of time, patience, and love to give. He needs adopters who won’t give up on him and who will allow him to settle in at his own pace.

Initially, Flash can be wary of new people and unsure of their intentions, but once you’ve gained his trust, he begins to show his affectionate and loyal nature. He forms strong bonds with those he feels safe around and shows a deep need for companionship. He does not cope well with being left alone and has shown signs of separation anxiety, getting very worried and anxious when left on his own. He will need an adopter who is able to be with him all of the time and who will work on this with him, slowly building up any time he is left. We are told he was crate trained in his previous home, which may help with this process.

Flash is particularly sensitive to loud or sudden noises, which can cause him to panic. He feels safest in quiet, familiar surroundings and finds walks outside of the rescue grounds very difficult at the moment. When taken beyond his comfort zone, he becomes overwhelmed and spins in circles in an attempt to return to safety. While he can walk on a lead, his adopters will need to help him grow in confidence very gradually and may need to begin with simply enjoying time in the garden or short walks in peaceful areas.

Flash would be best suited to being homed as an only dog as he can be grumbly when meeting other dogs. This is something his adopters will need to work on with him with patience and positive reinforcement. Because of this, he must only be allowed off lead in secure areas with no other dogs present. He also cannot live with cats or small animals and we are told he isn't a fan of pigeons or seagulls.

Flash will be looking for a calm and quiet home, where he can settle in at his own pace and where his adopters will help him settle into a consistent routine so he can feel safe and secure. We are told that he is house trained but he may need some reminders of this in his new home

Although he is currently worried about going for walks, he is an active breed who will need to be kept both mentally and physically stimulated. We have been told that he has previously done some agility and scent work, so once his confidence grows this is something he may like to explore again in the future. His previous owners also said he enjoyed being groomed and bathed, though we haven’t yet introduced this at the rescue.

This beautiful boy has so much potential in the right hands. If you have the time, experience, and understanding to give Flash the security and stability he needs, he will reward you with trust, loyalty, and love. Please don’t overlook him, he’s waiting for that one special person to believe in him.

Flash has an entropion in both eyes, which has been repaired by our vets.