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xxlynne · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

Thank you Victoria , Vixen Dudley and Spud. Just know that Blake's confidence will grow so well with you as Spud's did.

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ali12345 · Core Member Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 923

So glad to hear Blake is with you Very Happy

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Sharonr - Admin · Site Admin Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 2630

Great news. That should get him on track and ready for his forever home! Very Happy

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

Am delighted to announce Blake has moved into his new home. He is sharing his life with a rather wonderful 'Battersea babe' who had more extreme issues than Blake in her first few years and has since settled. Dee has just informed me Blake has gone to bed early tonight..a sign how relaxed he is in his new family.
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Sharonr - Admin · Site Admin Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 2630

Great news Very Happy

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karen · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject:

So pleased Laughing

He looks like such a gorgeous boy, with his Zoro Mask Laughing

I hope we have loads more pictures and up dates Wink

flicka · User Joined: 06 Sep 2009 Posts: 17

what wonderful news about Blake!
fingers crossed that this is 'the one'

jean x

xxlynne · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:04 pm Post subject:

Blake spent over 2 weeks in this home but he seemed to be losing his confidence and his owners were losing confidence in him, setting up a declining cycle. We all felt the best thing was for him to return to Victoria where he was happy and improving alongside very confident dogs. He needs this stability for at least 6 weeks before we would consider putting him up for homing again. He is a puppy and unskilled and needs guidance and assurance and is doing really well since being back in Donnington Castle!
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newie244 · User Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 146 Location: Croydon

I took Blake out 1st on Friday morning in the company of Alison and her new greyhound Levi.
Having met Blake briefly on Thursday I knew what to expect, bouncing around and barking, but none of that at all, he came out of his kennel and as soon as he saw the harness he sat down quietly and let me slip the harness on him, likewise the muzzle.
Outside, he was a bit unsure of Levi and had a little bark at him, but a reassuring word in his ear calmed him down and as soon as the pair started walking together he was fine.
On the walk he was great, not too pully, walked alongside Levi without incident. We stopped and talked to a local lady who was out walking and Blake showed no signs of nervousness or aggression.
As we approached the cattle at the far end of the walk he became a little wary especially when one came right up to the fence, I had him on the other side of the road but Blakey had a small barking session and pull on the lead. At the halfway point I could see several hundred school children on some sort of walk, so I decided Blake might not be quite ready for that, so we watched from a distance for 5 minutes and he was fine.
On the way back was the 1st time I was suprised by him, we were walking along with Alison and Levi, and a man carrying a bag walked towards us on the other side of the road, Blake suddenly reared up and started barking at the man, fortunately I had him on a shortish lead so there was no danger but the man was a bit suprised.
Halfway back we stopped and watered the dogs so I removed the muzzle for a while, Blake had a lovely time rolling about and being fussed. I then noticed another man walking down the road towards us carrying a guitar on his back, Blake saw him but I continued to stroke him and talk to him quietly and Blake never reacted to the man at all, maybe the reassurance of contact made him feel less insecure, I'm not sure, but I'll bear it in mind when I'm out walking him in future it seemed to work.
The rest of the walk was perfect, the two boys walked along side by side without a care in the world.
Blakey is a handsome dog, he obviously has a few issues but the right owner with the time and patience would benefit him beyond measure.

ali12345 · Core Member Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 923

Walked Blake today with my daughter. At first all was well but after a bunch of 4 or 5 cars passed he took exception to 1 of them and barked. after that he was wary of cars. Some he stopped nicely for - others he didn't like the look of at all. I hoped that with a nice walk he would settle but although he was fine when no-one was around he was not keen on bicycles cars or people even if they had dogs. I am not sure if he gained more confidence from being with Mark or from being with Levi who is very calm walking. Hopefully Mark will find him calmer when he walks him next. That aside he was a calm boy who looks to you for guidance. He needs someone with confidence who can give him back his confidence in life.
If there is another lovely knowledgeable foster or adoptive home out there for this boy - please step forward, you will be rewarded ten fold by seeing such a beautiful young boy blossom into a happy adult dog.
Alison

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