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Post by daisydip on Jan 20, 2015 19:55:22 GMT
She looks so happy. I love the pictures. Xxx
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Post by planete on Jan 22, 2015 16:17:52 GMT
Rosie' s confidence seems to be growing a little bit everyday and her reactions to visitors are getting much more normal. We are not quite there yet but she is much more willing to approach them now and is beginning to think that visitors might mean good things are about to happen by way of treats. She had a lovely time in the "wilderness" with Dylan and Sophie this morning, exploring and looking for mice and voles. Unfortunately I have not yet mastered the art of capturing lurchers racing flat out with my phone!
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Post by loosecannon on Jan 22, 2015 21:56:14 GMT
Look good to me.
Nice to see her being 'dog'. So much seems to be going on behind those eyes, when she's 'dog', she seems to loosen up.
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Post by planete on Jan 25, 2015 21:56:26 GMT
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Post by rowlfsmum on Jan 25, 2015 22:04:05 GMT
Where was that Annette.
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Post by planete on Jan 25, 2015 22:26:27 GMT
Old Sarum. The dogs loved it last week and it is very safe with only friendly people and dogs so far. Great for Rosie too.
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Post by loosecannon on Jan 25, 2015 22:38:09 GMT
Oh joy to see scared, fearful Rosie BLAST.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 8:26:24 GMT
it's lovely to see her running and having so much fun. It's heart-lifting to see our hounds running fast... it's what they are made for and if they can do this they are happy... and so are we!
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Post by antoniaalfie55 on Jan 26, 2015 8:49:44 GMT
Lovely videos of Rosie and co having fun
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Post by planete on Jan 29, 2015 21:56:00 GMT
Rosie loves watching animal programmes. She was fascinated by the BBC1 programme last night about pets. She does not get excited but she tends to sit close to the screen and block our view of it!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 23:58:08 GMT
Front row seat ........cant believe how far she has come with you .......annette, neil and your pack are all wonderful
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Post by Romi on Jan 30, 2015 8:03:30 GMT
He he... think she needs a telly all to herself.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Jan 30, 2015 8:20:04 GMT
What a great picture!!!
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Post by daisydip on Jan 31, 2015 19:16:42 GMT
Perhaps her own tv should be on Rosie's wish list! my dogs loved watching the guinea pigs on that programme, completely ignored the the cats.
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Post by planete on Feb 1, 2015 17:25:35 GMT
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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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 17:35:32 GMT
That was so heart felt and honest Annette it has made my screen all blurry .........
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Post by Rough coat on Feb 1, 2015 17:38:02 GMT
Lovely write up. I think she is stunning.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Feb 1, 2015 17:52:36 GMT
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Post by daisydip on Feb 1, 2015 18:50:38 GMT
i understand your protectiveness Annette, I feel protective of Molly. She can be very playful and fiesty but remains vulnerable. It really has to be the right home first time
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Post by alfie&tillysmum on Feb 1, 2015 19:02:25 GMT
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