TRUSTO (aka Truso) - A Dog With a Master’s Degree in Human Training
Truso is a black lab/collie cross who didn’t just grow up with people - he grew up studying them. And by now, he’s a full-blown people whisperer. One of those freakishly clever dogs who figured out early on that if he barked just right, he could get you to throw a ball, offer a treat, or declare undying loyalty.
His greatest love (besides humans) is a ball. His ball. Your ball. That random kid’s ball from across the park. It doesn’t matter - it’s his now. And if barking gets it? Bark he shall.
Now, at the glorious age of 10 (with the energy of a caffeine-fueled 5-year-old), Truso has found himself back at Many Tears. Through no fault of his own, his family could no longer keep him - and though he’s handling it with grace and waggy resilience, he deserves to spend his golden years in a loving home, not a kennel.
He’s still busy, bouncy, brilliant - and yes, a little barky when he wants attention. But hey, he’s earned the right to be a little loud. He loves his walks, is friendly to a fault, and could stand to shed a few pounds (but couldn’t we all?)
This charming gentleman is ready for a soft landing - ideally with someone who loves a dog with opinions, enthusiasm, and a fetch addiction. He’s one of a kind, and we hope he won’t be waiting long
Truso
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I need an experienced adult only home, with adopters who have lots of time for me.
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I would prefer to be homed as the only animal.
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I would love a garden to run and play in!
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I need an active home where I can go on lots of walks and adventures.
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I have lived in a home so know the basics, but I do need to work on my barking!
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I have some fatty lumps which require no action.
07-04-25 Truso is a very handsome older gentleman who has recently found his way back to us after his adopters sadly felt they could no longer meet his needs. Originally adopted from us as an 8 week old puppy, it’s understandable that Truso is feeling a bit overwhelmed to be back. However, he’s beginning to settle in and is showing us what a lovely soul he is. Since his return, Truso has been a friendly and affectionate boy who enjoys attention and fuss from the staff.
Truso does have some prior history of displaying anxious behaviours and did have a couple of incidents in the past involving nipping. These did take place several years ago, and his previous owners noted that he has mellowed significantly with age. He finds vet visits particularly stressful and requires sedation to help him cope with them.
Due to this, Truso is looking for a calm and quiet, adult only home with no visiting children. He’ll need experienced adopters who understand complex dogs and can offer him the structure and reassurance he needs. Please don’t be put off, Truso really is a sweet, loving dog who simply needs the right environment to shine.
Truso would prefer to be the only animal in the home, as he doesn’t enjoy sharing his space. We’ve been told he can be reactive to other dogs while out walking, but this is something we will continue to assess and work on with him. He does enjoy his walks and outdoor adventures and would love an active home where he can be both mentally and physically stimulated. He's especially fond of tennis balls and would play ball all day!
Truso can be quite vocal at times and so will need adopters who will work on this with him. He is a very clever boy who learned that if he barked, his adopters would give him something to keep him quiet and so he then learned that barking came with rewards. He liked being rewarded, so would carry on barking! He will need adopters who are happy to work on this with him and will use positive reinforcement to help him understand that quiet behaviour is even more rewarding.
Having lived in a home his whole life, we believe Truso is house trained, though he may need a little refresher as he settles into a new environment.
Truso does have a few lumps, which were sampled by his previous vet and found to be fatty lipomas requiring no treatment.
All in all, Truso is a wonderful companion who, in the right home, will flourish. With experienced, patient adopters, we know this lovely boy still has so much love to give and we hope he won’t be waiting long to find his perfect match.