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Post by BW on Oct 15, 2008 19:06:46 GMT
An update on the lad from Countrygirl:I wanted to let you know how proud I am of Shaun. He is so quick to learn and wants to please so very much. He has muscled up a lot on his back end with all the exercise he gets and has a growing number of fans who all think he is absolutely lovely. I cant thank SLR enough for letting him come to live with us. We are so happy.  Sue
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Post by Mimsmum on Oct 15, 2008 19:19:01 GMT
It is so lovely to hear that Shaun is doing so well. And is so happy. I am also pleased that his first adopters were courageous enough to let us know that they were not the right forever home for him. They were lovely people, just not the ones for Shaun. Sue, he looks so so happy   |
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Post by keith1 on Oct 16, 2008 20:37:56 GMT
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Post by countrygirl on Oct 22, 2008 18:41:41 GMT
It was very brave of Shaun's first adopters to realise he was not happy living in a town and it must have been very very hard to let him move on. He has a very genuine fear of traffic especially coming from behind him. I take him out for some lead work very early when there is hardly any traffic about and he is getting more confident but I know he is genuinely worried. Something in his past before he came to SLR maybe. He had to be lifted into the estate car when he first came but leaving the back up all day with pieces of sausage hidden in amongst a duvet in the back sorted that out!!! but he really distrusts vehicles. Anyway - if he refuses to come out early in the morning then he need never face pavement walking again - it matters not to us (but he then might have to go and have his nails clipped and we have yet to find out how much he loves the vet!!) Sue x  |
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Post by angie on Oct 22, 2008 19:21:51 GMT
if only we could get inside their heads for 24 hours life would be easier, his distrust could be anything but something he has never forgotten"IE shut in boot,chucked out of car,or something as simple as hooter or alarm going off next to him frightened him or even a close shave in a RTA who knows only he does so it is slow and steady progress, sadly we never know what they have endured in there life before and can only guess,
he is such a lovely boy and one day some thing will click in there brain and trust your judgement completely knowing you will not let him come to any harm( i am still waiting for rosies brain to catch up though bless her) keep up the pavement walk and talk in a low reassuring voice ,and don't hold the lead to tight as he will feel the tension come off you and it won't relax him, keep up the good work with him he is adorable.
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Post by doggedhashadit on Oct 22, 2008 22:03:11 GMT
He had to be lifted into the estate car when he first came but leaving the back up all day with pieces of sausage hidden in amongst a duvet in the back sorted that out!!! Please adopt me ;D Keep up the good work. |
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Post by normanandjudy on Oct 23, 2008 10:40:50 GMT
We have had Alice from a young pup and even before she was ready to go out walking we used to carry her down the road and sit at the bustop getting her used to traffic yet she is still scared of vans and lorries. I do exactly as you said Angie and don't make a fuss at all, just keep walking. Maybe one day she will grow out of it.
Lovely to hear Shaun is doing so well. Well done Sue.
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Post by Mimsmum on Jan 10, 2009 19:35:26 GMT
Wow! This incredible picture of Shaun the Sheep from Sue. That is definitely one for calendar entry ;D Lovely just lovely. xxx  |
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Post by BW on Jan 10, 2009 19:39:03 GMT
Brilliant!! I guess we can safely say that he's a country boy.
Barney x
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Post by Jules on Jan 10, 2009 20:18:10 GMT
Brilliant! Doesn't he look happy and relaxed! And DEFINITELY a calendar entry - Sue make sure you keep the full-size image on your pc!
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Post by keith1 on Jan 10, 2009 20:47:30 GMT
Got there in the end.......a home for dog and dog for a home; BAH BAH........PS brenda............ thats lovely and no cars. and buses ;D and a happy hippie hound, keith.brendaxxx ps and well done sue. so it's warm wool fleeces all round now ......WOLFIE  ?? ? ONE man and his sheep dog? /LARCHER ;DHOUND. can i do him a tag mum  |
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Post by elmersmum on Jan 10, 2009 22:19:09 GMT
Thanks Sue, what a lovely picture of Shaun, you've done a brilliant job. Just look how happy he is amongst the sheep on the meadow and, yes, his heart is definitely in the country. Viviane.X |
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Post by doggedhashadit on Jan 11, 2009 0:39:06 GMT
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Post by farrier on Jan 12, 2009 16:20:25 GMT
Sue he looks terrific. Did you see the pic of him at the meet and greet. I am so glad it worked out for you all. Joy
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Post by Mimsmum on Sept 20, 2010 20:16:42 GMT
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Post by doggedhashadit on Sept 20, 2010 23:09:59 GMT
Lucky happy hound
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?? ? ONE man and his sheep dog? /LARCHER ;DHOUND. 
