About Uganda
Uganda is very smart and enjoys training — ongoing learning and mental stimulation seem to really suit him. When engaged and supported, he shows just how capable he is.
He’s a special dog who will need the right match, but in return he offers loyalty, intelligence, and so much love.
Uganda has made lovely progress in several areas while he was in the SED program. He has been working on calming activities to reduce his barking. He travels reasonably well overall and walks in a head halter.
Where I grew up
Uganda grew up in a household with two adults and a cat. He regularly attended the workplace with his carer, where the office was located on the second floor (accessed by open stairs, no lift). He has been exposed to both home and office environments and is used to being included in daily routines.
At home, he is affectionate and gentle. He tends to “suck” on toys rather than destroy them, showing his softer side. However, he has previously swallowed two socks and vomited them back up, so a tidy home and supervision around loose items is important.
A good fit for me is...
Uganda would thrive in:
• A calm, structured home
• An active but patient family
• A household committed to ongoing positive training
• An environment where challenging surfaces can be managed or gradually worked through
• A tidy home (no socks left lying around!)
He would suit someone experienced with large dogs who understands anxiety and trigger management. Someone who enjoys training and wants to continue building his confidence would be ideal.
Uganda has so much potential. With the right support, he is a deeply loving companion who bonds strongly and gives his whole heart. He may need extra understanding in the world, but at home, with his people, he is pure gentle giant.
My personality traits
Uganda is:
• Very loving and people-oriented
• Intelligent and quick to learn
• A sensitive boy who can get “in his own head”
• A true gentle giant
That said, Uganda does experience some significant challenges.
Uganda does have some sensitivities around walking on different surfaces, such as grates and tactiles. This may present as stopping or speeding up to move past the concerning surface.With training, this has improved — he may now balk at the sight of them or speed up to get past, but they remain a trigger for him.
He can also struggle with open stairs, especially when tired, and transitions between certain surfaces can be difficult.
Uganda also has moderate issues travelling in the Seeing Eye Dog van. This may present with drooling.
Despite these sensitivities, he is capable of progress and has already shown improvement with thoughtful handling and consistent support.
