Current Status: Homed
Dodger's Story : Found stray/abandoned & unclaimed within a council pound: Rescue Remedies offered a Rescue place saving his life. Dodger is neutered; chipped and fully vaccinated. Dodger was in boarding kennels in Guildford and then in foster with other dogs having fun!
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Dodger's progress through our Rescue below
Original Referral information : We work with our dogs & often reveal a different picture & positive skills as they build trust. 21.03.17: We have a staff come in the pound, he's a castrated male, 3 years old and very friendly. BUT! He is not coping in kennels and he appears to be chirpy with other dogs in the kennel environment.
He isn't an aggressive dog from what I saw of him when collected but the other dogs and stress from kennels is causing Hyped behaviour which is still not good of course. Unless we find anything we will have to PTS after 7 days. I know you're full and you're taking a dog with issues already but just asking on the off chance. Poor lad is only three, he is hyper and the issues are going to need some serious work.
Must dash now but let me know if any miracles :) x A
31.03.17: Dodger is doing well at the kennels, as long as he is kept calm he settles well. He’s been on Zylkene tablets since day one and these may have helped. We will make sure there are some to come with him. He was very good at the vets for his vaccination (although no other dogs in the waiting room). Apparently he loves toys and plays nicely with toys and people. In discussing with the kennels we are confident that in the right hands he can really improve quickly, he just gets himself over excited and wound up to the point of hysteria if allowed then doesn’t know what he’s doing. He’s also a typical Staffie in that he doesn’t cope with kennels.
He is a friendly boy and I’m so grateful you’re giving him a chance as he’s the kind that gets easily dismissed. The kennels are just careful over the threshold and use toys/treats and firm but kind voice to keep him back when entering/leaving. xA
Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Aberdare Wales
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
Thank you for saving Dodger, Lynne, at a time when RR is full; you have a heart of gold xx
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
What a stunning looking chap....so glad Jammy Dodger could be saved xXx
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
Wow RR to the rescue again. Thank goodness . Welcome dodger .RR will make your time here as comfortable and calm as possible . Xx
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
Dodger was another lovely surprise for us on Saturday! Having braced ourselves for a very hyper boy who might be wary of us entering his kennel, was likely to struggle coming down the run, and find walking on a busy Saturday with lots of dogs about rather a challenge ... well, not a bit of it! Dodger welcomed us into his kennel without hesitation and although he was excited to see us, his excitement levels were no greater than many of our other dogs ... just the usual bouncy, slightly bonkers staffie we're all used to and love to bits! He play mouths a wee bit but is very gentle with it, so no worries there. And then down the run we went, expecting rather a challenge ... and Mr Dodger just calmly strolled out without turning a hair, completely ignoring all the other dogs shouting at him from their kennels! Go Dodger!
Out on the walk it would be true to say that Dodger isn't keen on other dogs but he's super responsive and can be encouraged to just walk on quickly. He's another smashing boy who has arrived with lots of 'bad boy' labels that appear to be thoroughly undeserved. Welcome to Rescue Remedies Dodger, where you'll be seen and loved for the gorgeous boy you really are!
Out on the walk it would be true to say that Dodger isn't keen on other dogs but he's super responsive and can be encouraged to just walk on quickly. He's another smashing boy who has arrived with lots of 'bad boy' labels that appear to be thoroughly undeserved. Welcome to Rescue Remedies Dodger, where you'll be seen and loved for the gorgeous boy you really are!
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
He's a handsome boy, well done dodger x
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
I took Dodger out for a walk earlier for the first time. He was easy enough to get out of kennels and was very good on his walk. He's got a very friendly happy personality which reminds me a lot of Milo. It was a nice walk and looking forward to walking him again. Here's some pics I got:
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
I took Dodger out for a hands-free/canicross run and walk today & he's just wonderful. He was a little squirmer when I had to put his harness on in the kennel (making me smile from the outset!) but as soon as we were outside he was just perfect. I didn't encounter any issues when we passed people or dogs - he just seemed happy to be out getting exercise. He really loved the chance to run & his tail didn't stop wagging :-).
When we stopped for a little respite he was so affectionate. We lay on the grass & had a few cuddles & he was straight on his back with a big grin on his face (such a tart!).
I have fallen in love with this little fella - he's got a great character & I felt so happy just being around him to the extent that I was the one who felt privileged to be in his company and to have the opportunity to get to know such a wonderful boy.
I really hope someone gives Dodger a loving home as he's cheddar gorge!
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
I love walking Dodger. He's a big bouncy boy in the kennel, just so excited to see you, and will want to pull you along on the walk but I've found he's very responsive to a gentle 'ah ah' and then he will happily trot alongside you. I haven't walked such a responsive dog since Trixie was with us.
Re: Dodger Staffie DofB 28.10.13 Guildford Kenns
Lovely to meet Dodger on Friday as he moved over to Gatwick, lovely boy and enjoyed the attention of his photoshoot
and cuddling up to Donna ...
He really is very handsomeWe love walking the Kennels Dogs - would you like to join us?
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