Getting an 11 month old dog - advice please

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During our family search for a dog ,we came across an 11 month old cavapoo that has been extensively health checked.

We found him at a home breeders when considering a pup .

He was going to be a stud dog but now she does not need him as she has a pure breed - and this is why we know he is extensively checked and in good health

Breeder issues aside please….

This pup lives with multiple dogs and appears v gentle and chilled .
He has never been on walks but lives in a multi dog house hold and plays in a large garden

The owner took him for his first walk the day before we met him - with another dog and he was hesitant but coped well.

The next day , we went to meet him and walked him near a road . I sat on the floor with him on the grass verge and chatted to him and stroked him as if it was a non issue- again he was fine

When we returned to her home, he sat next to me and put his paw on my leg .

We have decided to bring him home - but are mindful that he has not seen children, been to public places.etc.

Bearing in mind he has missed his early socialisation window, please can we have your practical suggestions to help him transition to our home ?

Am aware he has never been without other dogs- is this a thing to be aware of ? And what can we do specifically to help him settle ?

My ideas in include-
.sleeping near him.
.quiet time at home initially .
some gentle visitors .
. walks near the home - same ones for familiarity .
.introduction to friends dog oriented dog - walks with her for confidence.

I need to introduce him to cafe s and pubs as that is very much part of our family lifestyle.I presume that the idea is to introduce slowly- but if he is anxious- what is the best way to react - treats and reassure or exit .. advice on this and general matter’s would be much appreciated.

What a nasty post.

completely uncalled for.

The dog I had before our current dog was a rescue from Battersea Dogs home. He was on best behaviour for the first three months. Then relaxed and his behavioural issues emerged. He was fine with dogs but he was unpredictably aggressive to people. He hated travelling in the car. I spent a lot of time and energy and money having his behaviour assessed and working hard with him to try and improve things. Nothing made any difference. As part of the process I obtained his admission records from Battersea and it transpired that he had a history of biting people. Has he aged his behaviour worsened and he had to be PTS aged 10. My point is that rescue dogs often have intractable issues that love time and money won't cure. Rescue centres don't always know much about the dogs they present for rehoming. They also don't always tell the whole truth.