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Benny
I’m Homed
Thank you Victoria! He actually slept all through last night which was very impressive. Kept the classical on. Bit of barking today when Daniel left for work, but we have the Kong at the ready!
Posted by Rachel&Dan on September 18, 2017, 8:06 am | 👍 0 Likes
Hawk
I’m Homed
Fantastic photo! Hawk is a very happy lad, always has a waggy tail. 🙂 Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 17, 2017, 9:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
Hi Rachel & Dan, the music is on in the kennels for the dogs all the time. My sister used to leave the radio on for her Greyhound, usually a channel with lots of talking or Classic FM. I leave a lamp on in the lounge for my two boys. The kennels also sell the calming tablets mentioned. I too used to give my lass Twiggy a Kong when I was going out, she loved it so much she never used to notice I had left! Benny does like his treats; so something like this may help him. Poor lad has been in kennels most of his life, hopefully when he gets used to his new environment he will start to settle. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 17, 2017, 9:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Silky
I’m Homed
Silky came to the melbicks roadshow this afternoon and, although a little nervous at first, enjoyed meeting lots of people and a few small dogs and a bouncy labrador puppy.
Posted by skinnyme on September 17, 2017, 8:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
Just wondering - I know they play classical music in the kennels - we've had classical FM on this afternoon and Benny seems relaxed by it. At the kennels, is it played all night or just in the day?
Posted by Rachel&Dan on September 17, 2017, 7:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
I found that's it's a lot they have to learn and some adapt quicker than others speak to Daybreaks if you are worried they are always there for you. I am sure Benny will settle he just needs time.
Posted by Caro on September 17, 2017, 7:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
Hi Rachel & Dan A calming plug may help..the downside with those is you have to keep the dog in the room it's plugged in We can highly recommend the non-sedating calming tabs Serene UM, available at good pet shops for such situations I'm sure they have some at Daybreaks too Need to use them for a few days to take effect but we'll worth trying Remember they are always there to give advice and to help you x X x
Posted by blackisbeautiful on September 17, 2017, 7:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Toby
I’m Homed
Aw, what a lovely kind face you have Toby, love your name too xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on September 17, 2017, 7:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fizzy
I’m Homed
Welcome to Daybreaks sweetie pie, very cute!!!! Xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on September 17, 2017, 6:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy (Bolt)
I’m Homed
He's lovely xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on September 17, 2017, 6:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
Aw bless him, he just needs time and patience which I'm sure you will give him, everything is so new and strange for him. We got a Dapp collar for our Grey Jack and that seemed to help, maybe worth a try. Xxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on September 17, 2017, 6:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
A Kong might be useful for Benny when left alone for any period of time? When we first got Ellie she would get so upset when left alone, whining and ramming herself into the dog gate if she couldn't see us. We got a Kong and stuffed it with peanut butter and a few dog biscuits and then froze it (so it would last longer) and started "alone training" her with it. We'd leave it with her and then leave and stand outside the door for about 5 minutes and then 10 etc and when we came back we'd take the kong off her so she associated us leaving with something positive happening. Slowly over days and weeks you'd ideally build up time left. We did have her on calming tablets too that we got from the kennels (but that was more cause of her food thiefing habits!) Hope that helps, good luck 🙂 xx
Posted by Lucy&Ellie on September 17, 2017, 6:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Barney, we're glad to hear you are ok and don't seem any the worse for your adventure. Reading Ruths post below, it is just amazing how you managed to survive - her heart must have plummeted when she saw you lying there. Friday night was so horribly wet and cold and searching under wet bushes is no fun! All worth it though to know you're safe now. Lots of hugs to you. xx
Posted by helenanddave on September 17, 2017, 6:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
We also did a lot of 'practice' of leaving her alone. Without acknowledging her on leaving or return, we would go out for short periods of time. Sometimes we would just go into the porch and other times we would go round the corner of our road. We were trying to reassure her that us coming and going was no big deal as well as the fact that we would ultimately come back again x
Posted by Liz_beth on September 17, 2017, 6:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
My dog, Maggie, didn't like being left downstairs on her own for the first few months. She would whine and pace. I bought her a soft crate, which I think helped her settle down. Ultimately though I think it was just time and patience. At the weekend now when I don't have to get up for work, she still gets fed about normal time but then I go back to bed for a few hours and she is fine. We would also always leave the radio on for her and tried a frozen Kong stuffed with boiled potatoes to occupy her. Good luck. I'm sure he will settle down once he gets used to his new home x
Posted by Liz_beth on September 17, 2017, 6:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
Benny is having troubles being left even when we just pop upstairs. Earlier was upstairs for half an hour - he broke through the dog gate and then wee'd in the lounge! Got a calming plug now, hopefully that'll work.
Posted by Rachel&Dan on September 17, 2017, 5:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy (Bolt)
I’m Homed
This lad is Lottie's half brother, welcome to Daybreaks.
Posted by Caro on September 17, 2017, 4:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
I'm so pleased for you Benny. You so deserve a family and sofa of your own. Enjoy every minute and be a good boy xx
Posted by Liz_beth on September 17, 2017, 3:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Benny
I’m Homed
Great rehoming photo, we have all waited a long time to see that, so pleased for you Benny, you so deserve a loving home, your new mum and dad look lovely too xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on September 17, 2017, 3:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hawk
I’m Homed
What a handsome big boy Hawk is, and those ears are unreal!! He's a lovely, friendly boy who would love to curl up on a sofa soon xx
Posted by Shanesmum on September 17, 2017, 2:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes