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Locky
I’m Homed
This will be a long one as I thought I need to provide some general observations about this lovely gentle giant. So far we had a couple of drives in the car and he is so relaxed in the car. Locky will initially stand when you start to drive but, he soon lies down and occasionally look out of the rear window. With a high value treat he will jump into the back of the car. As many have mentioned he is strong but I have found that he does not pull much. He can lean against you even whilst walking. He is currently a bit nervous when out and about, his tail is tucked between his legs. For now I walk him with the yellow “I need space” collar and the “nervous” lead. This will help a little with other dog owners keeping a respectful distance. Locky is a quick learner, he is so tall that he easily reaches the dinning table top. So when there is food he, of course, wants to get to it. With the help of our backs and ignoring him he soon goes away. He is now less persistent. Kitchen is out of bounds and this Thursday morning he was actually waiting and standing at the dinning room edge with the kitchen. With the help of high reward treats he is starting to respond to his name. He is great with my daughter who is 4, she is confident enough to push passed him, tell him, “NO Locky” and she knows the power of the back. He is really good with her. Charlotte (our Greyhound) has also stood her ground. This is right of course, it is her teretory. Many of the foster dogs make the mistake that they can try and take Charlottes food or treats. They soon stand corrected, no different for Locky who has experienced Charlottes passion for food. Charlotte also has her safe place, a sofa, again she does not like sharing this with other dogs. On these fronts he is also a quick learner. Where I live there are a number of foot bridges, I always kick myself for forgetting that Greyhounds may not know or been on stairs. Once I am up the bridge I think ohh S*%T will they go down. In our home, I never encourage foster dogs to go up, but if they do that is fine. It is the going down that can be the problem. The first night Locky did go up, the next morning he was not confident enough to go down himself so I had to carry 40kg of Greyhound downstairs. He is going up and down fine now. Locky is not cat friendly he does bark at them. What we did with our Charlotte (our Greyhound) is simply ignore and control her lunging behaviour. It does take time and, I mean not weeks but, many months before she became less re-active. These days she certainly will notice cats but does not lunge at the cats. This takes consistency in ignoring and being patient and persistent in that approach. For Locky that be the same with a consistent approach he will overtime become less re-active. Ohh yes Locky has had 3 wee acidents, but to be fair to Locky on two occasions he accutually warned that he needed a wee, because he was whining a little. As I was not fully aware of his method of warning I ignored it. I jokingly said to my wife that Locky should have a different pitched whine for when he needs a wee and one for when he wants something different ???? but that is probably wishful thinking. This is a good example of being patient and being aware of their behaviour patterns. This Friday morning he actually came upstairs to wake us up because he wanted a wee. This is great as it helps to prevent accidents, it is actually really nice to have such a happy face waking you up, brilliant Locky. When I walk Locky, people usually say, He is BIIIIG!!!. One lady told me that she “wanted to say that he is a nice little boy but he is not little at all”. They also quickly notice that he is so friendly and kind. Statements I fully agree with and whoever, will have Locky will have a loving, kind addition to their family. He is just adorable.
Posted by cloggyerik on March 19, 2021, 5:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Woody (Sanka)
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday for yesterday Sanka! He is settling better in the kennels now and is a very affectionate boy. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 18, 2021, 11:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dougie (Nidge)
I’m Homed
Nidge is such a great lad he gets on so well with all the other residents in the kennels. We let him out to have a wander around and keep Caesar company this afternoon. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 18, 2021, 11:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Caesar
I’m a Sponsor Dog
We let young Caesar have a stroll around the kennels this afternoon. :)) He enjoyed pottering about and settled happily in the big kitchen kennel along with Nidge for company. He is a really lovely lad who loves a cuddle for reassurance. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 18, 2021, 11:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
I’m Homed
A big cuddle for Barney tonight. He had his neutering operation today. He has been very vocal at the kennels since he arrived and after his operation was very vocal at the vets....so much so they called us and asked us to come and collect him as he was upsetting a Rabbit and a cat who were also at the vets! Thanks so much to James for taking him and collecting him for us today. Poor Barney he needs someone special to take him home. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 18, 2021, 11:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie (Beaut)
I’m Homed
Ah great news my pretty, well done. Xx
Posted by Shanesmum on March 17, 2021, 10:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lauren
I’m Homed
That is the best birthday present ever - a red sign. Well done pretty girl. Xx
Posted by Shanesmum on March 17, 2021, 10:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Woody (Sanka)
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday lovely boy, hope you've had a great day. Xx
Posted by Shanesmum on March 17, 2021, 10:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lauren
I’m Homed
Happy birthday Lauren and what a great present xxx
Posted by jetlucy on March 17, 2021, 9:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Woody (Sanka)
I’m Homed
Happy birthday sanka! Hope you've had a lovely day xxx
Posted by jetlucy on March 17, 2021, 9:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie (Beaut)
I’m Homed
Aw Beaut, so happy to see a reserved sign for you, I hope you are ok after your operation today, well done chick xxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on March 17, 2021, 6:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lauren
I’m Homed
Great news for the birthday girl, well done poppet xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on March 17, 2021, 6:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Woody (Sanka)
I’m Homed
Happy birthday lovely Sanka, he really is such a gorgeous boy with such soulful eyes. X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on March 17, 2021, 6:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lauren
I’m Homed
Happy birthday gorgeous Lauren, and what a fantastic birthday present...RESERVED...yay. x
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on March 17, 2021, 6:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lauren
I’m Homed
Happy birthday gorgeous girl, I hope your stay at Daybreaks is a short one xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on March 17, 2021, 2:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Belle has settled really well. She is great on the lead and has met many other breeds of dogs and has been brilliant with all sizes. Very calm and loving. She will make a perfect companion for someone.
Posted by Sarah63 on March 17, 2021, 9:55 am | 👍 0 Likes
Woody (Sanka)
I’m Homed
Happy birthday gorgeous boy, I hope you find a forever home soon, that would be the perfect birthday gift xxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on March 17, 2021, 7:52 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie (Beaut)
I’m Homed
Beaut went off to the vets for her neutering operation this morning. Thanks to Sue for taking her for us. She is staying with Ruth tonight. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 16, 2021, 10:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lyra (Maggie)
I’m Homed
Lyra was reunited with her trainer when he dropped new boy Caesar at the kennels today. After four years I wondered if she would remember him...she did! She was very happy to see him and was rolling around enjoying the attention. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 16, 2021, 10:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Caesar
I’m a Sponsor Dog
Caesar is a very handsome and affectionate young man! He is a little stressed to be away from his previous kennels and everyone he knows. Hoping he will soon settle. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 16, 2021, 10:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes