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LisaH · User Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 25 Location: Staffs

Yay

hope it all goes well for him, fingers crossed.

xxlynne · Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:23 am Post subject:

Ky had a lovely day yesterday..a long walk with Rob

A flirtation with Tammy

A lovely session with me, chilled out on a grassy area, whilst we waited for some special people to meet him. The family came but there was hesitation so they went away to think about it. Ky had nearly 3 hours out of kennels so was well pleased.
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newie244 · User Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 146 Location: Croydon

I took Ky out 1st thing this morning before it got too hot, no fun & games in the kennel today, waited patiently while I got his harness on him.

On the walk he was his usual really keen self, he seems to have forgotten 'sit' again, so more training with the rustling bag in the pocket reminded him and after that he was fine, stopping and sitting on command when traffic approached.

At the halfway point we had a really big fuss session, he seems to be more affectionate these days, either because he knows me better, or he's coming out of himself around people. He did jump up a couple of times towards my face which I did discourage, although when he does do it, he wants to lick your face and neck, but it's something some people may be put off by, so I try and encourage 'managed' staffie licks not excitable jumping up licks, if that makes sense.

A lovely walk in the sunshine Very Happy

ali12345 · Core Member Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 919

We walked Ky again today and despite a little too much enthusiasm in the kennel I got him harnessed up. Tried a figure of 8 collar (like a halti) which improved his walking no end until he got fed up with it and scratched at it. He stopped that when he hurt his nose and I kept it on loose instead so he could get used to it. Tried it again later and he was fine with it. Had lots of hugs at the cafe and he leaned into my leg while I stroked him. He can walk so nicely but he can also pull. Again he needed reminding that jumping up to you is not very polite.
Apart from being a bit larger than some of the other staffies, he is in many ways an easier dog for someone prepared to put in a bit of training at first.
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ali12345 · Core Member Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 919

Walked Ky again today and he was pleased to be out. He managed to scratch his nose on the brambles so had to take the halti off - it obviously bothers him. A waggy tailed cheerful boy. This little lad really grows on you after a time. Smile

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ali12345 · Core Member Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 919

Ky missed out on a walk last week so has been on my mind. So here he is exploring my house and meeting my 2 girls. They have pretty much ignored each other except for polite interest. Although not usually great at responding to his name he has explored my garden thoroughly but still kept an eye on me coming back when I call him.
Being a hot day he is hot and bothered and keeps trying to lie down and settle but then has to go and explore. Typical splayed staffie sprawl - he will find out the best place for that is the tiles not the wooden floor.
All signs good so far.
He is on temporary foster to give him a break and because it is the start of term and the house seems too big with only 2 dogs and no kids during the day Very Happy

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karen · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject:

So pleased for Ky - lovely break for him. Thank you Laughing

ali12345 · Core Member Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 919

Well it may be shorter than anticipated. We will work on it and update more later.
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ali12345 · Core Member Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 919

Working on a few issues but hopefully just settling in problems. Confused

No doubt about it though he is a very loving dog who is desperate to have his special people Very Happy

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ali12345 · Core Member Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 919

Well Ky is a truly lovely boy - bright and very affectionate. Very Happy

We all loved having him as a companion. He should be trainable because he really cares what you think, so long as you can bypass his stubborn streak Wink

He is a different dog indoors - very loving but not clingy. Can be left downstairs in a crate at night - some barking every now and then but that would lessen over time and he would probably be quiet as a mouse in your bedroom.
He came round to the complete dog food when he got hungry Laughing

He went to school to meet my daughter and met several people nicely for a fuss. Outside of the house he is less affectionate but that is because he has a purpose - getting on with the walk.
He is good at opening doors although he only did it to get back in from the garden. No attempt to scale our high fences. He learns a walking route almost immediately and knows where his kennel is. He has been walked along steeets before because he looks for cats in every gateway. He saw a couple of them and was very interested but I persuaded him to move on. Loves all the smells. He is fit and healthy but could do with a bit more exercise to keep him in trim.
Clean in the house. Takes treats gently. Needs reminders not to jump up but that is understandable given that he is normally in kennels.
Generally a very good mixer, he was overwhelmed by all the new experiences despite having lots of walks and a crate to rest in and there was an incident with one of my dogs. They settled beautifully together exploring the garden together and walking alongside. They all slept in the same room together as I sat at the computer. But it just didn't work out between them in the end. Sad

We are very sad that we aren't going to spend more time with him - he will make a great family dog. But of course I will still walk him at the kennels and look forward to it. Very Happy

Alison

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