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Post by Mimsmum on Feb 19, 2015 16:18:42 GMT
Archie has been moved to Brenda and Steve. He was clearly unhappy in his foster home, which was a potential to fail and keep. It was not fair on Liane and Kevin to ask them to perservere any longer. Kevin could not get near to him, and felt that he was the problem for Archie. The moment he got out of the car and saw Steve and Brenda he was a changed dog. Played with Socks and his tail lifted. As upsetting as it was for Liane and Kevin, they knew that it was what he needed. They are a lovely couple and hopefully the right dog will come in for them soon. I am sure Brenda will update the forum with some photos shortly.
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Post by Romi on Feb 19, 2015 18:21:25 GMT
Assuming it's Archie who has been moved - not Kevin! What a shame things didn't work out for them all. Still, better to move Archie on sooner rather than later, and as Jenny says the right dog/home are out there somewhere. Good luck to both Archie, and Kevin and Leanne.
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Post by Mimsmum on Feb 19, 2015 18:50:37 GMT
Oops, sorry, been typing so much today. Nope, Kevin is still okay at home. x
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Post by feebee on Feb 19, 2015 19:09:17 GMT
sorry for fussing, just love my boy so much,want him to be happy
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Post by Socksmum on Feb 19, 2015 21:47:59 GMT
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Post by Socksmum on Feb 19, 2015 22:18:09 GMT
Ok I'll try this for the next one!
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Post by Socksmum on Feb 19, 2015 22:25:33 GMT
And the last one!
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Post by Socksmum on Feb 19, 2015 22:28:20 GMT
I'm now exhausted, will do a write up tomorrow xx
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Post by Romi on Feb 20, 2015 7:46:23 GMT
Great pics Brenda. Archie and Socks sharing a chair already......how sweet.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Feb 20, 2015 7:51:56 GMT
Archie is a big boy! He and Socks are obviously comfy in each other's company.
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Post by Socksmum on Feb 20, 2015 10:07:21 GMT
Ok having managed Photobucket finally last night, I'll write about Archie's first week with us. He is a lovely boy who has clearly had a loving family. He hit it off with Socks from the start and is very comfortable with both Steve and myself. I can understand how hard it was for his previous owner togive him up but it was the right thing for him as he does have issues. This centres round going out for lead walks, particularly when coming across other dogs. He has been fine in the home and in the garden - he has met Paddy and next doors dog - but kicks off big time when out on the lead. I've noticed over the last couple of days that he gets anxious when we start getting ready to go out so am now spending time giving treats and reassurance at each stage of walk preparation ( putting on. Coats, boots, leads etc) Jenny sent me a Halti which has helped with control when needed and we are working hard to get him used to voice commands with treats for when he needs distracting from other dogs. We're aiming to make walks a pleasure for him as I think they had become stressful for all concerned. I know others on the forum have experience of dogs being lead reactive and we would welcome any comments as this is new to us. So a work in progress but so worth it, he's a great dog xx
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Post by rowlfsmum on Feb 20, 2015 10:15:29 GMT
We have this. Jim Greenwood has told us to show Rowlf a treat when another dog approaches. Keep the attention on the treat even if you have to give him one or two. When you have passed the other dog treat and give praise. Needless to say if the dog reacts - no treat. We have done this for ages with Rowlf and 99 per cent of the time lead walks are quiet. However if a loose dog approaches nothing will stop the barking!!! Also make sure you walk with humans between the dogs. Dog on dog causes stress. Good luck.
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Post by Socksmum on Feb 20, 2015 10:27:05 GMT
Thanks Heather xx
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Post by feebee on Feb 20, 2015 10:27:10 GMT
hi brenda and steve, archie was our boy, he seems comfy with you, we have photos of him on our laps, and always said he was a small dog in a big dogs body, bless him, often wonder if we should have soldiered on with him, if he was happy being a house pet, with occasional outings, but with nowhere close by to let him off lead....he loved us so much as well and im still broken hearted, knew it would be hard, but still have tears, and feel guilty at what i've done, do you think you will keep him, i don't want him to keep being moved, i'd rather have him back, but he seems to like you and steve, why he did'nt take to kevin, i don't know, tho maybe it was the little dogs affection for him (kevin} archie does'nt push in, he a sensitive soul, x
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Post by feebee on Feb 20, 2015 10:31:34 GMT
tried train archie with treats, but im sure you found out, if his mind set on something, its tunnel vision and hes not interested in treats, even stopped brekkie, so he would be hungry, but no, did'nt work either x
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Post by Socksmum on Feb 20, 2015 10:40:33 GMT
Hi feeble, Don't feel guilty , you did the best thing for your dog, be proud of that. Stay strong Hun xx
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Post by rowlfsmum on Feb 20, 2015 11:41:45 GMT
Don't feel you have failed. Some dogs don't fit with a family but it doesn't mean you are bad. Kevin probably reminded Archie of something bad in his past - nothing can change that. It takes a very long time to untrain traits in rescue dogs. We have had Rowlf two years and he is still very much work in process. If treats don't work to keep his attention maybe a ball. You did your very best for Archie and let him go in spite if loving him so that shows how much you care. X
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Post by aijee on Feb 20, 2015 12:03:27 GMT
Don't know how I missed seeing this thread before now What a handsome boy Archie is Hugest respect to his relinquishing family for making the decision that is right for Archie So sorry to hear that fostering didn't work out with Liane and Kevin but am really pleased to hear that Archie is now settling in well with Brenda, Steve and the lovely Socks (that reads as though I don't consider that Brenda and Steve are lovely too - I DO!) Good luck with the training guys Look forward to reading Archie's updates.
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Post by roderick (Gramps) on Feb 20, 2015 12:07:09 GMT
We popped up to see Archie with Paddy and they had a great time bombing around the garden with Socks. He loves Brenda and Steve, and he and Socks are best mates so no worries there, he is having the time of his life.
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Post by Mimsmum on Feb 20, 2015 12:52:28 GMT
Definitely the right decision. Archie needed that one to one with a like minded hound, and a blast off lead at least 3 times a day. He is a totally different dog now that he has a hound friend and the freedom. I'd love to see him and Paddy racing round. I bet Socks stood still!
Just to add - If he has had restricted quick lead walks he will have got so pent up at going out. The more we can get him to go out into new situations, sit and watch the world go by on a busy road - sit on a bench and watch other dog walkers go by on lead, or visit the pub for some human interaction, the better and more relaxed he will be with all these situations.
It's just a matter of re-introducing him to the outside world as a nice place and not a place to be on your guard.
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