xxlynne
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Phoebe Staffie 2 yrs Gatwick WSussex (S) Kennelled
Her Story: Found stray in Wales as a young Staffie x.
Salient points: Young and lively. Hasn't had training put into her so plays with the lead and exumbrant energy initially on meeting. Meets dogs well once settled.
Advert: Dainty and dear Phoebe which means 'little bird'; that she is. Phoebe is is a young vibrant staffie. Slender in frame and delightful in nature. She is cheeky and has bounce but being small can get away with absolutely everything well almost! Her owners will need to enjoy her energy or simply look for an older dog. She is a little shy of other dogs but no malice. Playful and loyal. She is checking you continually on her walk as though frightened she is going to lose you. Gatwick.
Phoebe needs further training and routine. She needs a fair-sized secure garden. Her currently energy level will be too much for living with very young children. However after a few months of certainity; constructive occupation and socialisation in the round..Phoebe, no doubt, will delight meeting 'little people'. Spayed and chipped, now being vax'd, Isn't she lovely!
Please visit Phoebe's individual thread, in Dogs needing homes in our care on this forum to find out more about her and follow their progress.
If you are interested in re-homing please complete our homing questionnaire so we can ensure our dogs are matched and will suit your circumstances/lifestyle.
"Please note that this dog is currently in kennels and is also available for foster until a 'forever' home is found".
Her thread is below: Phoebe was due to be put to sleep tomorrow. Just couldn't let it happen she comes on Friday
Light brindle/white Staffie girl. Very nervous and sad. Just look at those eyes.
 
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Mycavyangels
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Awww sooo sweet
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xxlynne
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Phoebe was spayed yesterday and comes on Sunday
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xxlynne
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Pretty little girl who is intelligent, loving, good with dogs meeting at their kennels and as proved with a chance encounter with Julia who decided she was going to join her fun. When the dogs in kennels had a go she shied back and looked for me to reassure bless. She is taking all this rescue lark in her stride and coping very well. She was found with a flea collar on which indicates her previous owners did care, however not enough to come and find her in the pound! Alyson's comments (Kennel owner) on meeting was "what a lovely dog she wont be with us long!"
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xxlynne
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Had a wonderful walk with Phoebe today. She was so pleased to see me; she is so connected on her walk. Once she has had the opportunity to mix well with dogs outside she will definitely be an off lead dog. However her confidence isn't there yet she jumped out of her skin when she heard a dog bark, met 2 labs off lead nicely; very alert hearing a plane go over and jumped out of her skin coming across a compost heap ?Dalek!
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xxlynne
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Walked Phoebe for the third day running but quite a different walk. Lots of lead play and wanting to jump up a lot. I could only put it down to using a brightly coloured plaited lead which she was mistaking for a 'plaited bone'
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xxlynne
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Phoebe had a lovely walk today. Yes she played with the lead but I initially ignored, then tried treatery then "came down on her like a ton of bricks" strong voiced to leave it! No! She lessened her focus and left it after about 4 tries and got into enjoying her walk. Oh yes so lovely to see her free of the fasination of the lead. I try to walk her evey visit to the kennels and she is indeed a joy to walk.
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ali12345
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I wasn't able to meet Phoebe properly today because she has a bit of a cough so is off to the vets for a check up. Looks a cutie though.
Alison
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Olivia
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PhoebeTook Phoebe out today with my friend Kim who walked Monty. What a funny little dog! She was quite naughty with the lead a couple of times but once told no very firmly she eventually forgot about it. She is a sweety, she has so much energy but once she got going and she calmed down she was absolutely fine. I tried to get her to walk on a halti as I have a dodgy back but she thought that was a rubbish idea. I got her to wear it without the lead attached, obviously useless but we will try and build it up slowly. She pulls quite hard on the lead and its making the skin under her neck a little bit red. She knows how to do a sit for you, but gets it a bit wrong every time - her legs are all over the place. Its funny you cant help but laugh at the little live wire.
She was desperate to play with Monty poor boy with her bouncing about. He seemed pretty patient with her but because of his skin we kept them from rubbing up too close.
She is a really sweet little dog, I am sure that she will be much more relaxed when she has someone to love her and take her on nice long walks.
When I pick Rhianna up on Friday I will take her out again for a walk and have another go with the halti.
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xxlynne
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Phoebe was hyper again today..we had a long walk to do a homecheck for another staffie. She ran free off the lead in their large garden then walked back to the kennels. Over an hour and a half walk in all. She did a lot of lead play which was generally ignored. She did managed to focus on her walk in intervals but her energy has become very 'keyed up' like Jessie's She so needs more walks than she gets, ideally one a day, instead of 1-2 a week.
Only acceptable picture which shows 'mouthed' lead!
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xxlynne
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Phoebe and me got into a heated zone at the front of her walk! Nearly broke my nose whilst I was attempted to attach her lead then leaping and oh did she need to run! I used a chain lead initially but then attached an extender to allow her to run off her energy. The chain lead wrapped itself around the extender so protected it from being held. I spoke strongly to gain her attention to let go of the lead..and after awhile she was listening. She then was gaining lots of approval everytime she came back and extra approval when she didn't attempt to mouth the lead..we progressed from leave it.. no..to 'Aaaht' when she went to touch the lead.
10 mins into the walk and she was focused ...into the walk. A great improvement on the last walk we had to together. We did enjoy our walk..such lovely flowers; grasses; sunshine and lots of "good girls". I gave Phoebe the longest walk as she is too young to cope with kennels so it is by way of an apology! Then Alyson took her stitches out..all done and dusted!
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ali12345
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Met Phoebe for the first time properly today. Unfortunately I was not on top of my game because I was feeling under the weather so it took quite a little while for her to settle. Bounce bounce bounce even though it was a chain lead and she had nothing to grab. She really calmed a lot when she managed to get my goat by grabbing my sleeve and I told her in no uncertain terms that this was unacceptable  Much nicer walk after that. She is so young and so in need of lots more walks and interests. She knows she can get attention from her lead grabbing behaviour and so she plays up. Next time I hope to be more active and on the ball. Had a lovely fuss back in the kennel though
Alison
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ali12345
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Walked Phoebe again today and she was much better behaved - just a mischievous bored puppy really Given lots of fun and stimulation she would be much more settled. We had a good walk and apart from undoing my laces a few times and having a good bounce at times, she walked well on the lead. Take the time to get to know this little girl and it will be well worth while
Alison
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xxlynne
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Phoebe was overdue a walk. She came out very excited. Took about 15 mins to get her away from the lead THEN she began to enjoy her walk and knew touching the lead was definitely not appreciated. If she was walked more I'm sure we could really improve this one feature. Too young to be spending long days in kennels 
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reclaimingrebus
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Buds mum and dad walked Phoebe today. She was very good , came back when her collar broke, and behaved very well around Bud. The lead ragging is getting better I think
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Bud
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Karl and I (Bud aka Spud's owners) walked the lovely Phoebe, this is a beautiful dog and will not be with us long...we introduced Spud to Phoebe who was a delight. They walked side by side and she was constantly checking that I was still with her and taking notice of her. She has a smile that says “hay I’m here look at me” I loved this girl she was bright and intelligent and eager to find and show you things, very keen to please and I agree with Rebus she hardly noticed the lead only when I swapped with Karl did she notice the lead and gave a small jump and then back to being busy..
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xxlynne
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Phoebe and I had a walk in the rain today. Usual drama over the leadbut managed to get her lead tugging free after about ten minutes. After the walk we managed to seek salvage in the car and drove to Gatwick (S) The look of puzzlement as I left her in the kennel upset me ...as it always does..sorry love we will soon find you your home. I concluded Phoebe will be best off lead...in fact I think she will be brilliant.
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ali12345
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Walked Phoebe today and after I had sorted myself out with leads, silly me, she eventually settled and was great. Had a nice visit to the pub for a coffee and walked ever so nicely with Winnie. She approached really well and it was only her exuberance at times that worried Winnie. She should be playing fun games with her owners and then she wouldn't need to play tug with her lead. She just wants to have some fun and while we all do our best, a rescue kennel is no place to be for an active fun loving girl like this. She has filled out nicely though and is looking good.
Alison
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xxlynne
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Phoebe
The meditation on Phoebe always is that she is presenting completely different in a kennel environment than what she will be in her home. Her energy will settle rapidily within a few days of entering a home I'm sure. Phoebe isn't a ready made dog. She is a puppy who has never had proper guidance, direction or 'fun'. Her lead is to play with 'what are walks?' Never had them! Her instincts are good with dogs but again needs affirming and confidence to steer. I see Phoebe off lead and enjoying her walks..connected in with her owners and racing back at the hint of a sausage or a whistle! We're looking for a training home who wants to offer her opportunities to learn and succeed. She adores; she just doesn't understand what your expectations are.
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