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Penny
I’m Homed
isnt she cheeky stealing your lunch haha. glad buddy wasnt badly hurt. shes getting much better with smaller breeds isnt she, thats great news. xxxxxx
Posted by lichfield_sam on April 20, 2011, 1:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Penny
I’m Homed
Hi Tash, poor Buddy, glad he's ok! Well done Penny though with the little fluffy... Sid's doing really well with my sister's Jack russell puppy, although we have just come back off holiday with Sidney and he was all over the place and very keen or should i say not so keen on other dogs!!!! Suexx
Posted by Suziela on April 20, 2011, 12:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie
I’m Homed
Rosie has been staying with me for a couple of days to help out the kennels who are so busy at the moment. She is an absolute poppet. On her walk last night I stopped and chatted to a lady with two small furries (not sure of the breed) and she was good as gold. She understands 'no' and responds to her name. She knows that she gets a treat if she comes in from the garden when called and this morning she zoomed in, took her treat (very gently) zoomed outside and ran back in again for another one! I am still smiling at that, clever girl! She has been completely clean in the house. She is so loving and affectionate. I really can't take a third dog but it will break my heart if she has to go back into kennels so please, please consider this girl.
Posted by Gracie'smum on April 20, 2011, 11:43 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fudge
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hello Jen I thought that I would post a comment on this as we have had this experience with our three year old Tom. We took him late October last year on a two week trial to see how he got on with our other two greyhounds. I remember Ruth telling us beforehand that he was food possessive and he certainly was!. It sounds like Fudge is doing all the things that Tom did, I have to admit the first weekend that we had Tom I wanted to return him as mealtimes were very very difficult but in my heart I wanted to give it a try. Looking back I don't know how we got over it but we did. We made sure that we were vigilant in where we put food so that he wasn't tempted, no food left on plates, or on the work surfaces in the kitchen, we always feed all three in strict order and Tom is not allowed any leftovers until told he can have it. They are never left on their own whilst eating and Tom is not allowed to go by the other two whilst they are eating treat sticks and pigs ears etc. as he would be tempted to take the food out of their mouths, of which he did do at first!. I am not an expert but if you are vigilant and take away the temptation then the dog soons learns that there is nothing to look for and that he will always have his own food to look forward to. We put some of it down to Tom feeling hungry as he was on the thin side when we adopted him. I think that due to mentioning that he gets on with your other two greyhounds then it is worth persevering with Fudge. It did not happen overnight with Tom it did take months but now he sits for his food and sits or lies down watching the others eat, he seemed to do this after a couple of months and now he is a completely different dog, it all takes time. I think I found that Tom learnt better behaviour off our other two and over time things just seem to work out between them. I do hope that things improve, I can say that if it does then it is certainly worth it.
Posted by Winniethepooh on April 20, 2011, 9:38 am | 👍 0 Likes
Penny
I’m Homed
Well, Loopy Loo was in the dog house yesterday, she decided to tell Buddy off for playing with a ball she wanted (he's fine, just a small nick on his cheek), I ran outside to split them up and she got scared of my shouting, ran inside and comfort ate my lunch that I'd kindly left on the settee! On Monday though she was a diamond, met my Father-in-laws new fluffy puppy, she really wasn't sure, but with her muzzle and lead on and me trying not to freak out (!) she did really well, even lay on the rug near him, she's a poppet, love, love, love her...xxxx
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on April 20, 2011, 8:22 am | 👍 0 Likes
Colin
Over the Rainbow Bridge
its wonderful to hear that he is doing well...he is such a sweet boy and i am so happy that he has gone to such a wonderful home. 🙂 xxxx
Posted by kallie on April 20, 2011, 7:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fudge
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Jen, the food plays a MAJOR part in any dog's behaviour. He is an oldie now and should be on a good quality senior food such as Burns - you will notice a massive change if you do this. He was fed on Burns whilst at our house and most of the time he was relaxed & quiet - please give it a try. I can put you in touch with the Burns nutritionalist who is lovely and will help you loads especially with the quantity to give him to ensure you are feeding the right amounts. Foxy will steal anything going if it is left out but it is not good for him so please be vigilant with other food and discipline him so he knows it is not right to steal off plates especially from the children!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 20, 2011, 7:35 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fudge
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi, quick update n another plea 4 help as Fudge is starting 2 become a problem. He is as good as gold while on walks etc n is very friendly n loving (except 2 the cats lol) but he will eat anything he can get his paws on, eg loaf of bread still in the bag, food off the kids plates, this evening he snatched 3 naan breads out of Deks hand while he was prepping dinner, he will also eat the cats food and the cat litter and poop out of the litter tray. What can we do? He gets the same amount of food as Mystic & Cally n more often than not he helps Mystic in hoovering up any food that Cally leaves. He is starting 2 cause Dek 2 have 2nd thoughts about us keeping him, is there anything we can do 2 try n change his behaviour? He is now getting on really well with the other 2 n I really wanna keep him but I agreed when we took him on trial that if Dek said no 2 him staying then that was that. Please help xxx
Posted by jenesis on April 20, 2011, 1:01 am | 👍 0 Likes
Colin
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi there all Colin fans! just a quick line to say Colin is settling in very well so far (of course this will take time, but so far, so good) - he has been a couple of nice long walks today in the woods with little ellie, followed by some sunbathing together in the garden! He has been a very good boy and is quickly learning the ways of the household, loves his bed and spends lots of time in it! but is always excited when its "walkies!" - will keep ya all posted and will send some photos when we get chance - Colin sends his love and wants to thank everybody at Daybreaks for looking after him so well! and a big thanks from us too! X X
Posted by grant&tracy on April 19, 2011, 9:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Melissa
I’m Homed
Very happy this little girl is reserved! So sad to hear of your loss :o( xxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on April 19, 2011, 8:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
This little lad is so full of character he is just adorable! I'm working so so hard to get my other half to let me have him but my pleas are falling on deaf ears! He's actually ignoring me when I mention floppy now :o( charlie seemed to like him too and they were lovely together at kingsbury! How can I change his mind... This is so so frustrating! Sorry for the rant xxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on April 19, 2011, 8:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Freddy
I’m Homed
Oh Freddie, I am so pleased for you. Love XXXXXXX
Posted by Nessie on April 19, 2011, 6:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Freddy
I’m Homed
Fantastic news! My son has been watching you every day since he met you last week willing you to be homed as he knew we couldnt home you. Good Luck!
Posted by Moffy on April 19, 2011, 5:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Melissa
I’m Homed
So sorry to hear about Matey. So nice of you to take on his half sister xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 19, 2011, 5:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Melissa
I’m Homed
sending my love to Marcella and Alan , what a shocking thing to happen without warning....so very sad for you all but lovely to see that you are going to give the beautiful Melissa a home. she will never replace your lovely boy but she will help you getting through the terrible grief. much love ...Ina xx
Posted by kallie on April 19, 2011, 4:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Freddy
I’m Homed
Freddie darling i am soooohappy about your reserved sign...well done handsome boy...xxxxx
Posted by kallie on April 19, 2011, 4:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Melissa
I’m Homed
Well done baby. Sorry hear of darling Matey a loss to the clan. Be good. Love Mom (Mindy) xx
Posted by susy on April 19, 2011, 3:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Melissa
I’m Homed
Sending all my luv to marcella n Alan. I saw matey just the other day wen marcella brought him to the kennels. I am so sad 4 him n his family. Do they kno wot caused this to happen? Another beautiful greyhound taken too soon. Thinking of u both. X
Posted by crackercharlieX on April 19, 2011, 3:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Melissa
I’m Homed
Melissa has just been reserved by two of my very special friends; Marcella and Alan. Last night their precious greyhound Matey who was just 7 years old died suddenly. They are understandably devastated, as both Rob and I are and Foxy who was Matey's best friend as they used to run around together when Foxy stopped with Marcella and Alan. Melissa is Matey's half sister, sharing the lovely Icemaid Mindy as mum. I hope she brings as much joy to their lives as Matey did as he was a very special boy who will be really really missed by many people. Run free Matey - with many tears and much love from Auntie Ruth xxxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 19, 2011, 2:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Freddy
I’m Homed
Well done Freddy! xxxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 19, 2011, 2:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes