Responsibilities

Look after Harvey and water plants (if I haven't killed them by then). Harvey wakes early - around 6am - to go out in the garden. Then we have an hour or two back in bed with morning coffee for me and strokes for him. Harvey is on a restrictive diet of Royal Canin Satiety 164g split over 2 meals at breakfast and around 4-6pm (or whenever suits you if you're out and about). Morning walk - around the heath, into the countryside or take him further afield as he likes travel in the car. He's 9 years old so 15-30 minutes is enough, but he is happy for more. He loves walks and is always keen to go out when you put shoes on! Keep him on a lead because he can get spooked by loud, sudden noises and can run away. If he gets spooked, take him straight home and then he is fine. Supper for Harvey between 4 and 6 if you're home, or whatever works if you're out and about. He goes out again after eating (in the garden or another brief outing if you like), and then just before bed time. Other timings he will tell you when he needs to go out. He sleeps in the crate on the landing, but if he's nervous he might go and sleep in the bathroom between the toilet and the chest of drawers. Make sure the bathroom door is wedged open if this happens - he got stuck in there once and damaged the door and paintwork in his panic to get out! He is happy to be left for a few hours (2-3) if you go out and about. He loves people and is totally reliable with adults and children. He can be nervous around other dogs and needs to be kept away from small dogs which he will think are toys... and he likes squeaky toys, so you can imagine what this is like... He will not be happy with another dog (or cat) in the house. He is anxious around noisy people, or loud laughs or people getting up and about, and will bark. He is also unhappy if two people hug/cuddle (I'm not sure if this is because he thinks they're fighting or he feels left out!). He will also bark at the TV if there are fights, or love scenes, or balls moving around (football and tennis games have been frustrating!). He stops barking to the command "out" but has yet to learn not to bark in these circumstances.