Rosie is in... RE-HOMED
Sept 16, 2014 20:20:23 GMT
Post by Mimsmum on Sept 16, 2014 20:20:23 GMT
UPDATE ON ROSIE. 1ST FEBRUARY 2015. FROM FOSTER MUM ANNETTE.
Rosie has now been here a month. She has settled in very well and has adopted us wholeheartedly being a cuddly, playful delight of a dog. We all know a little bit more about each other now, so it is probably time to come clean about what Rosie needs, and does not need.
She has probably lived in a kennel most of her life and has not been socialised in the way most pet dogs are. She is outstandingly loyal to 'her' family. The downside of this is that she finds visitors to her house very stressful. A household with few visitors is a must to help her relax and adjust bit by bit. We have had no problems when we have had visitors, but we now have a protocol in place we strictly adhere to. This would be explained in details to any potential adopters.
Her housetraining has been of course that of a kennelled dog and she still makes the occasional mistake but, again, management is key, and she is showing signs of understanding that the whole house is now one large kennel to be kept clean.
Outside the house, it is obvious she is not used to an urban environment and finds it quite bewildering. A country home would make her very happy.
She relies heavily on our dog, Dylan, for guidance, confidence and fun. A confident, calm dog would be her ideal companion. I doubt she would thrive as an only dog.
Her desire not to loose her humans is strong and makes her recall good. She will forget our existence for a time however if she sees potential playmates or can smell rabbits in the vicinity, at such times, she is deaf. If you walk away, she will come racing after you eventually though.
She is much more relaxed and confident off lead, and behaves well with other people and dogs when she is free to give them a wide birth should she feel like it, which is why we happily let her mix with people and dogs in public places. She may well not need a muzzle then but we have not felt like risking an unpredictable something or someone scaring her.
This then, is Rosie. We have become very fond of her, and feel very protective of her. We are trying to keep her safe while coaxing her very gently to let go of her fears. It will take time, she may well never be quite like other dogs, or she may surprise us all and decide there is nothing to worry about after all. The day she finds the special adopters who will take her to their hearts the way we have done, warts and all, and will be prepared to carry on working with her, will be a very happy day for us, and her.
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Rosie came into SLR this week. She was in holding kennels. No known history on her. But we feel that she is a bit nervy so would probably benefit from a quiet home with no children. Possibly another dog around to have some fun with and bring her out of her shell. Rosie will be booked in for neutering shortly. She is currently being fostered in E. Sussex. with three other Lurchers.
On her way on route to her foster home she attended the SLR walk in Hampshire with 20 other Lurchers and their owners. She was a star.
Rosie has now been here a month. She has settled in very well and has adopted us wholeheartedly being a cuddly, playful delight of a dog. We all know a little bit more about each other now, so it is probably time to come clean about what Rosie needs, and does not need.
She has probably lived in a kennel most of her life and has not been socialised in the way most pet dogs are. She is outstandingly loyal to 'her' family. The downside of this is that she finds visitors to her house very stressful. A household with few visitors is a must to help her relax and adjust bit by bit. We have had no problems when we have had visitors, but we now have a protocol in place we strictly adhere to. This would be explained in details to any potential adopters.
Her housetraining has been of course that of a kennelled dog and she still makes the occasional mistake but, again, management is key, and she is showing signs of understanding that the whole house is now one large kennel to be kept clean.
Outside the house, it is obvious she is not used to an urban environment and finds it quite bewildering. A country home would make her very happy.
She relies heavily on our dog, Dylan, for guidance, confidence and fun. A confident, calm dog would be her ideal companion. I doubt she would thrive as an only dog.
Her desire not to loose her humans is strong and makes her recall good. She will forget our existence for a time however if she sees potential playmates or can smell rabbits in the vicinity, at such times, she is deaf. If you walk away, she will come racing after you eventually though.
She is much more relaxed and confident off lead, and behaves well with other people and dogs when she is free to give them a wide birth should she feel like it, which is why we happily let her mix with people and dogs in public places. She may well not need a muzzle then but we have not felt like risking an unpredictable something or someone scaring her.
This then, is Rosie. We have become very fond of her, and feel very protective of her. We are trying to keep her safe while coaxing her very gently to let go of her fears. It will take time, she may well never be quite like other dogs, or she may surprise us all and decide there is nothing to worry about after all. The day she finds the special adopters who will take her to their hearts the way we have done, warts and all, and will be prepared to carry on working with her, will be a very happy day for us, and her.
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Rosie came into SLR this week. She was in holding kennels. No known history on her. But we feel that she is a bit nervy so would probably benefit from a quiet home with no children. Possibly another dog around to have some fun with and bring her out of her shell. Rosie will be booked in for neutering shortly. She is currently being fostered in E. Sussex. with three other Lurchers.
On her way on route to her foster home she attended the SLR walk in Hampshire with 20 other Lurchers and their owners. She was a star.