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| Jake; 5yr old, Black & Tan Male | |
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| Topic Started: 4 Oct 2009, 09:14 AM (776 Views) | |
| mike_p | 4 Oct 2009, 09:14 AM Post #1 |
Pharoh, Sophie and Liz' dogsbody
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 Jake has returned to Vigil's care because of a relationship breakdown. His previous owner described him like this: "Jake is a great dog. He is very loyal and obedient. He likes human company. He is very good with other dogs especially when off the lead out walking. He has very good recall. His favourite toy is tennis balls, but he doesn't like squeeky toys. He loves to swim and ride in cars. He is not too happy when going to the vets. He doesn't like people approaching when on the lead, but is happy to say hello in his own time. Unfortunately he is not good with children in a close environment, although in time that may change. Jake loves to be outdoors most of the time but still likes the comfort of indoors and company. He likes to be groomed and stroked but he will let you know when he has had enough." After his previous owner had left the kennels he was understandably quite stressed. He didn't seem very approachable, but at last I found the key to getting to know him was to show him a lead. After that he was quick to make friends with all the people he met.    For further details call: Sue Gibbons: 01444 453302 Lesley Milne: 01403 262758 or Mike on 07734 558340 |
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Actively working with Vigil GSD Rescue Current fosters: Jake To contact me about Vigil dogs please email mike.price@vigilgsdrescue.org.uk or phone 07734 558340 | |
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| WeLoveJess | 4 Oct 2009, 11:11 AM Post #2 |
Madly in love with Nigel
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| jakes mum | 4 Oct 2009, 05:57 PM Post #3 |
GSD Addict
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hes lovely !!
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[/img] "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. you are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." little bruce has come to stay !! | |
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| mike_p | 22 Oct 2009, 08:30 PM Post #4 |
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I was down at the kennels today and spent some time with Jake. Over the past couple of weeks, he has become increasingly stressed by kennel life and it has been getting more and more difficult returning him to his kennel at the end of the afternoon. Today he wasn't going to fall for any of our ruses to get him into his kennel. Last Saturday I conned him into getitng into an airline crate in my car, then we carried the crate into his kennel. So I brought him home with me! Jake is now staying with Liz and me. We started off by keeping hm seperated but I took the plunge and he is now mixing happily with Pharoh, Sophie and Magic. Away from kennels he seems a lot more relaxed and easy-going. I've had to correct him for snapping at Magic and he takes it without any malice. He's a lovely boy, but you have to be firm with him. |
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Actively working with Vigil GSD Rescue Current fosters: Jake To contact me about Vigil dogs please email mike.price@vigilgsdrescue.org.uk or phone 07734 558340 | |
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| gsdlover | 23 Oct 2009, 08:02 AM Post #5 |
Madly in love with Nigel
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Mike - i can't tell you how happy i am to see Jake with you  It has truly made my day  He was obviously so distressed by being in kennels - i'm so glad he's being given the opportunity to be assessed in a proper home environment Do keep us posted.
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| http://www.vigilgsdrescue.co.uk | |
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| Purdy Bear | 23 Oct 2009, 05:12 PM Post #6 |
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Connors Servant
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 Yet another handsome boy.
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| Kelly's Heroes | 23 Oct 2009, 06:56 PM Post #7 |
GSD Annointed Member
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Perfect news for the lovely Jake. |
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| natandmabrouk | 23 Oct 2009, 09:01 PM Post #8 |
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Mike you are an angel!  thats a lucky dog....I think Jake made his point clearly that he didn't like to be put back in the kennels... |
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| mike_p | 26 Oct 2009, 10:07 AM Post #9 |
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Here he is sharing a sofa with Pharoh (They're allowed on the sofa in my office!) in the garden  playing with Magic (who is also looking for a home!)    
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Actively working with Vigil GSD Rescue Current fosters: Jake To contact me about Vigil dogs please email mike.price@vigilgsdrescue.org.uk or phone 07734 558340 | |
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| mike_p | 26 Oct 2009, 10:13 AM Post #10 |
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Pharoh, Sophie and Liz' dogsbody
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... and in very relaxed mood ...
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Actively working with Vigil GSD Rescue Current fosters: Jake To contact me about Vigil dogs please email mike.price@vigilgsdrescue.org.uk or phone 07734 558340 | |
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| gsdlover | 26 Oct 2009, 10:30 AM Post #11 |
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Madly in love with Nigel
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 Bless him.....he looks likes he's doing so well.....think he's rather at home with you
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| http://www.vigilgsdrescue.co.uk | |
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| princess | 26 Oct 2009, 10:37 AM Post #12 |
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Sabre and Katie's Mummy
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He looks one happy baby boy , well done Mike 
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| WeLoveJess | 26 Oct 2009, 10:39 AM Post #13 |
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Madly in love with Nigel
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LOVE this boy! 
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| Barking Mad | 26 Oct 2009, 11:09 AM Post #14 |
Wotdontdodirt
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Met this stunning boy on the walk yesterday  id give him house room just shame i aint got any 
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Mad, Cally, Tia, Floyd, Kodi & Shade  http://rabbitravers.website.orange.co.uk/ | |
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| Lizabel | 27 Oct 2009, 05:36 PM Post #15 |
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Jake has settled in very well and is a very gentelmanly chap. I am not sure the pictures show quite how big he is as he is bigger than Pharoh. He thoroughly enjoyed Sundays Biggsd walk and was off lead and perfectly behaved. (If a little vocal while on the lead in the pub, but with horses, cars, people, other dogs and children going past not entirely suprising.) Yesterday was the first time I took him out on my own so I took him round the roads to our local recreation ground. He was as good as gold, keen to start off but after a minute settled and walked nicely and sat when asked before we crossed roads. I kept him on lead at the rec as there were kids playing football and a couple of dogs in the distance but he was happy sniffing about, tail wagging enjoying himself. When we went onto the other field it was empty so I let him off lead. He stayed within 50 yards investigating the hedge and going a bit further to chase off an annoying crow . When another dog came along I put him on lead and he was just looking at the dog and the people wagging his tail. We walked back passing a couple of ladies on the street and walking under the railway bridge with traffic coming towards us, all without incident. Finally we saw a cat, which slowly walked out of the road, but, although he was interested he didn't lunge towards it just increased his speed and watched it until we went passed. We have had a couple of incidents of him growling at my 11 year old Ellie, both of them were when he was at the top of the stairs and she wanted to go up. He responds very well to being told no and is quite happy to move out of the way. He did walk all the way round the table yesterday when Sophie (who was lying between him and the door) gave him a very low level growl so he knows his place.  He tells Magic off when he is getting a bit much and he seems relaxed with Pharoh as Pharoh does with him. He is a vey handsome, relaxed gent. |
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