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newie244 · User Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 146 Location: Croydon

Emma asked if I'd take Zebedee out today as he appears to be suffering a bit of kennel stress. He was keen in the kennel but sat quite well when he realised I was putting a harness on him, not a halti.
On the walk he was very good, he kept the lead taut but didn't pull hard. He responds well to commands, ie wait, stay & sit, he is eager to get where he's going even if he doesn't know were that is.
At the halfway point I watered him and gave him a few treats, he'll sit and paw for you happily, but his favourite trick seemed to be taking a big drink, then shaking his head all over me followed by licking my face and neck Confused

On the way back, we stopped and spoke to girl asking directions and Zebedee behaved perfectly, didn't jump up at her, just sat and waited. He's still not fazed by cyclists, joggers or vehicles.
I'll try and give this chap a bit more attention, maybe even get him for the day next week.

EmmaSemple · Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

Zebedee was getting very frustrated in kennels. He is such a people-dog that the fact that he could not interact with his favourite past time was sending him crazy. He started to show signs of kennel stress and I am afraid that is something that is just NOT allowed with us! Laughing

As luck would have it, we have just had some new funky kennels built in the orchard area of the kennels and these are spacious and in full view of all the comings and goings of the kennel working day.

He is like a changed dog. He is happy to chill when he is not being exercised and even at exercise time he is not pacing looking for people because he has constant interaction with them throughout the day. When they walk past they say hello and he gets extra cuddles which suits him fine. Smile

When he goes out in the field he explores and sniffs about and is far more relaxed about life in general.

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

Great news that Buster has something to cheer him up Very Happy

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newie244 · User Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 146 Location: Croydon

I saw Zebedee in the new kennels this morning looking eager, so he was first walk of the day. He's definately more chilled in these kennels and he was harnessed up in no time.
On the walk he was great, taut lead, no pulling, stops and waits on command, sits on command.
We did another 2-mile walk today, so he's had some decent exercise this week, I've promised him a day out next week so that'll give him something to look forward to over the weekend. Very Happy

blupu · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:24 pm Post subject:

I gave Zebedee a walk today to make up for walking past his kennel so often the past few weeks!!

Wow, if anyone wanted a dog for cuddles and laughter, Zebedee is SOO your man. He's so unique and makes me giggle so much. Very exciteable at first but this just adds to the fun in my opinion, I don't actually find it difficult to get his harness on. Just more fun Wink

He loves his cuddles but isn't too overpowering; instead of some of the intense face washes I've received from others, Zebedee is just content to ensure he has at least one paw on you (but preferably two!), and gazes lovingly into your eyes. Who can resist that? He gets all the cuddles he wants Very Happy

Definitely a people dog, will adore yo whoever you are. Gorgeous little guy.

xxlynne · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

Buster was second vax'd today
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newie244 · User Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 146 Location: Croydon

I took Zebedee out today when it was was quite warm and muggy, so the walk was cut a bit shorter.

I didn't get to take him out for the day last week as he'd managed to cut his foot and wasn't allowed out for a while, so I tried to make amends today.

On the walk he was his usual self, nice taut lead, no pulling. He was more attentive today and kept checking back to make sure I was there, on several occasions he walked next to me intentionally bumping into my legs just to let me know he was there, when we stopped to talk with a workman Buster made a fuss of him then sat down quietly.

At the halfway point we had a big fuss, and as usual I got licked to death!

Another great walk with the little fella.

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

Lovely long walk with Zebedee - his foot is all healed up. He is so sweet how he keeps checking back to make sure you are still there when you are walking along. Zebedee is slowly improving his social skills all the time. If he was out and about on lead or at training classes he could come on in leaps and bounds. Needs lot of good dog experiences. Sweet little boy though - always keen to say hello , give a thorough licking and have a cuddle.
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newie244 · User Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 146 Location: Croydon

Sue & I took Zebedee out 1st this morning, he was keen in the kennel but not too much enabling me to get the harness on him quickly.
On the walk, keen as ever pulling on the lead a bit, but well behaved.
At the halfway point we had a big fuss session, lots of face licking and climbing all over my lap. He met a lady who is a regular walker today, she made a fuss of him and gave him a couple of biscuits, Zebedee behaved like a true gent, sat there quietly and didn't jump up once.
On the way back he was still keen on the lead but not too strong, a lovely walk in the sun Very Happy

xxlynne · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject:

Sarah having a great time with Zebedee this afternoon

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