Made the decision

The home visit was so fast "I" nearly missed it, I think as they can see from the info you have to give, I have been "around" dogs a lot, it was just a look to make sure my garden is secure. Also the kennel girl who looks after "Maddie" may have mentioned how I handle her, a fellow "professional" can tell another.

I was explaining to my neighbour yesterday, it will be like having a puppy, she has never been in a home, will not be used to responding to commands, hopefully she is pretty clean, no dog likes soiling its own area. She has only ever been trained to ,walk on a lead, travel in a vehicle, and race. They also report she is a bit naughty with food, snatching, again experience tells me a possibility is, she may have been kenneled with a dog who ate her food for her, and a not very sharp kennel hand who didn`t observe. If you are feeding 50 or so dogs you cannot stand and watch but a glance as you pass by will tell all, and she is underweight ,another sign.

So went to "Tesco" yesterday, stocked up on dry food, treats for rewards. dental chews, bought a retractable lead, as no chance of letting her run for a while, muzzle, obligatory, dog bed and bedding, can hold off on a walking coat for a while , I need to get some grooming bits and bobs, but don`t want to frighten her with ,too much too soon.

Looking forward to 9.00 am Friday....

 

I know what you mean about the home visits being quick Oooh, you must be so, so excited, Pam (blimey, I'm excited for you! )

In my (limited) experience of the Dogs Trust, they should provide you with a small bag of dried food to take home with you, plus a standard lead and collar (and ID tags) and two - yes TWO! - doggy poop bags

Have you already discovered lots of exciting places for walks? Can't wait to see more pix when you have her settled

 

This is so exciting....

 

Hello Maddie! Rescue is the way to go

 

It`s been a stressful day. I don`t usually watch tv early, I put it on for "Maddie" to get used to it , after an initial try to look behind, she appears to be ignoring it.

 

I've been thinking about you and Maddie most of the morning, Pam.

Woohoo!! She's entered her Forever Home Great photo

 

She looks very relaxed which is a good start.

 

Just caught her coming out the bathroom with a toothbrush.

 

Has she chosen which bedroom will be hers yet?
Stress Pam?
What stress....
Jenny

 

Probably the one where I have all her food stored, until i make my mind up...

 

Absolutley marvellous Pam......Maddies made herself at home then.....she's a lucky girl....many happy times ahead

 

Cor, you've picked a good 'un there then Pam .... no stinky Dog Breath kisses for you, it would seem

Clever girl, Maddie! Just don't forget you are supposed to brush *twice* a day and after meals

 

After some discussion it was decided she could sleep on the bed , but , how much room does a 26kilo dog require on a superking size bed.

 

Aww, bless her, she just wanted to be as close to you and as spread out as possible after her time spent in an enclosure

Ok, that is total rubbish: she's letting you know it is now *her* designated bed

Glad your first night together was successful, Pam

Ozzy is 48kilo's and there is no way he is going on my bed (as much as I would like to ) Ayla is considerably less (obviously) but she has to sleep with Ozzy. So, I share with ... Echo (profile pic): he's far more accommodating