Hooch Shar Pei x DofB 18.09.15 Basildon

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SarahW
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I often walk Hooch on Saturdays but haven't updated his thread (sorry Hooch). He has come on so far and really developed his skills in recent months. He has calmed his excitable energy and is maturing into a wonderful, affectionate and throughly enjoyable companion. Yesterday I didn't have time to walk him as the light was failing but I couldn't resist some cuddle time with him. In the past this would of lead to him getting over excited and start to mouth but now he is more relaxed and enjoys touch and cuddles more. He has the most adorable Shar Pei muzzel that is as soft as velvet. He must get sick of me stroking his muzzle and telling him how gorgeous he is but he never lets on! Hooch has come on so much and is such a softy at heart. Both Cora and I so look forward to seeing Hooch on a Saturday! :biggrin.gif: :biggrin.gif:

Here and some photos taken over recent weeks.
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Hooch's favourite thing in the world is a belly rub!
Hooch's favourite thing in the world is a belly rub!
Just look at that happy face!
Just look at that happy face!
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Hooch and I had a lovely and relaxed walk yesterday and he enjoyed walking close to Graham and Trixie. Earlier this year, Hooch might have had a few silly mouthy moments, triggered by anything new or exciting or just by waiting around for others. Yesterday he was a delight! We waited for Graham and Trixie to join us, he found a spare glove to play with and was all silly and giddy but this didn't trigger anything other than joy.

We are slowly expanding Hooch's horizons and experiences as he's had a fairly sheltered or barren time. He meets new friends much better and is very very affectionate and calm much more often. A real delight to be with and still one of the handsomest boys on the block!! love4.gif
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Jim walked Hooch for the first time on Sunday and I went along too. Hooch knows Jim and he was very pleased when he went into his kennel to get him ready. It took a little longer than usual as Hooch decided that Jim needed a face wash 0002.gif] Once harnessed up Hooch was ready to go. Hooch has really matured and we only see snippets of his puppy ways now. He has come such a long way and on Sunday Hooch did not put a paw wrong. Hooch walked perfectly for Jim with no pulling. He crossed the road nicely taking no notice of passing traffic. We saw other dogs out and about but Hooch passed by with just a little glance. Hooch likes to watch the squirrels as he seems fascinated by them but he doesn't attempt to chase them at all. He took everything in his stride, just ambled along having a sniff along the way. It is always a pleasure to spend time with Hooch. He is so friendly and loving and just needs the right home to come along who will continue with his training and give him all the love that he deserves. Kennels is no place for a young dog. Hooch has spent enough of his young life in kennels, he needs a forever home. Please let this come along soon :crossfingers.gif: Super, super boy love4.gif xx

Hooch enjoyed sniffing around in Jim's truck but then it was time for more cuddles at the end of his walk.
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Today was my second walk with Hooch and a good time was had. He walked well and was bright and alert. There was an improvement in his walking manners and he was more attentive to commands. He is also spending more time looking up to handler for commands.
Hooch also heads for the car for treats and fuss. He is really progressing well.
Thank you Hooch for an enjoyable walk.


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CoraMc
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As you can see from the photos, Hooch is a very handsome boy and so tends to attract a lot of attention when we're out walking. He loves being in the centre of the action and where everyone is; last Saturday as we returned from our walk, there was a gathering of walkers talking about the plan of action for next walks and in strolls Hooch, calm in the knowledge he's the George Clooney of the kennel and all the ladies (ok, and the men!!) will be providing him with lots of cuddles.

While Hooch's 'moments' can be off putting, for much of the time he is an easy and calm walk. He often has his velvet soft ears pricked up to see what is going on the whole time, yet when he really chills and his ears are relaxed, it's heart meltingly adorable as he can just 'be' and no need to react or respond, just walk and take it all in.

Hooch is a very special boy with a big circle of friends. He is coming a long way and while he can still have bouts of being mouthy and a bit giddy, these are getting fewer and further between as he grows into the very special boy we always knew he is!!
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I don't get the chance to walk Hooch very often, but was able to do so today. Helen Y who loves Hooch too decided to join us. Hooch has a very large fan club thumbs.gif We set off with Hooch walking really nicely, enjoying all the sights and smells. As we walked along the main road we had several HGV's thundering by us which unsettled Hooch. He laid down at one point looking very worried. We reassured him and he was quite happy to continue walking. A couple of sausages works wonders! We then had the misfortune to pass a tractor and a road sweeper which again, Hooch didn't like. We were back to a more relaxed Hooch as we walked up the bridle path. He trotted along quite happily, just glancing at the sheep in the field as we walked passed. Always a pleasure to walk Hooch, he is such a friendly and lovable boy. Love him to bits love4.gif xx
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Hooch loved his walk in the snow today, lots of interesting sniffs to stop and examine :D
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Spot the snowflakes on his head :D
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Today Kim and I took Hooch for a walk. This handsome chap is fun to walk and quickly settles into a good rhythm.
He enjoys looking around when walking and will look up if guidance is needed.
When walking it's nice to afford him time for a sniff as his sense's are amazing.
He totally ignored a dog that was barking madly at him, with style.
On the way back he saw and heard something under a pallet so we allowed him to check it out. Whatever it was ( a mouse) did a runner but Hooch thought, he'd best make sure.
Thanks Hooch for keeping us safe from a tiny tiny mouse.
What a fun walk.
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Hooch very much enjoyed his walk today with April. Hooch really is maturing into a happy affectionate boy. He really enjoys his walks, and as Jim wrote in the previous post, Hooch loves a good sniff about. Also I love a smooch with Hooch! 0002.gif]
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We had a lovely walk and a good cuddle session with Hooch recently.
What with his youth, he was keen for me to update his social media accounts, so here are some updates for his followers to like.

Hooch is coming on really well. He is getting calmer over time and enjoys his walks a great deal. He sniffs EVERYTHING and really takes in his environment.
He also really loves human affection and cuddles. He loves tummy rubs and being stroked behind his ears. It’s taken him a while to accept affection whilst staying calm, it all used to be a bit over stimulating for him, but I think he has worked out that the longer he stays relaxed without getting all fizzy, the more love he gets. Simple. I am so proud of him and his progress. He is super lovable and gets noticeably more mature every week.

So with that in mind, we decided to have a nice cuddle with him in the poets hut and these are the snaps:
Ooh stroke me please! I will hop up on your lap
Ooh stroke me please! I will hop up on your lap
Ooh what’s out there? Squirrels!!!
Ooh what’s out there? Squirrels!!!
I will hop back up on your lap and watch the squirrels while you fuss me please
I will hop back up on your lap and watch the squirrels while you fuss me please
Finish with a lovely close up. What a handsome dog. (Everyone always comments on that when we are on our walks)
Finish with a lovely close up. What a handsome dog. (Everyone always comments on that when we are on our walks)
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