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Brandon’s leaning over the back of the sofa, to see the table
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Lesson 4, the final: Brandon learned recall. It was fun because he had a special long lead on which meant he decided he could have a good nose around. He peeped around the back area and spotted a puppy. His trainer from week 1 and 2, Laura, was assisting this time and came around and he gave her massive hugs. He climbed his front paws up her arm and swung his tail around while she massaged his back, he loved that. The best bit was he dot rewards for learning "come here". He doesn’t like being touched near his collar, makes him not want his rewards. The kind ladies at DTI sent an info sheet on dog handling to help us out. OHHHH and the best bit was Maddie, she’s a young labradoodle (i think)…well Brandon on his lond lead went around her and she him in a circle and it was all happiness, licks and rewards. I was DELIGHTED!!! The family who gets Brandon will have a smashing dog. He will come with his own training notes and the ladies at DTI said they are happy to be contacted if Brandon’s new family need advice. Thanks!!!Its dogs like Brandon that really make me love my job
Week 1 in the corner and worried and by week 4 walking around nice and relaxed, saying hello to dogs and giving big hugs and kisses to the humans!!! He is a really, really special boy, such a gentle loving dog and so handsome too, I hope he gets that special home that he deserves xxWe went to visit Brandon and his brilliant foster family this morning. He is so happy and they love him so much they have decided to become his forever family. Congratulations and well done – he couldnt have asked for a better home
Thanks to DID for keeping a super dog alive. We are delighted that we were given the opportunity to keep him. I wanted to write something here about Brandon, a sort of diary of a failed fosterer
We didn’t foster dogs before Brandon, we had no plans to hold on to him
. In the initial few days he broke our hearts. He used his power of speed and determination to force his way through every door in the house…especially the front one… He meant business too, on day 3 he ran to Tibradden mountain, some 8 miles away! The local lady who spotted him checked his collar and called us. She worried farmers shoot dogs in them parts because it’s a sheep area 
. He started scraps with other dogs of all shapes and sizes, including my dog Dabs, who is really a gentle giant 
. He’d go out of his way to avoid the car, even passing it was a big deal.My dad used to say there’s a lovely dog in there just waiting to get out. He was right! In a matter of weeks we started to see a great pet who had a few specific behavioural issues needing work. I started to go to DTI classes with him and couldn’t believe how difficult being around other dogs and strangers was for him. He had to endure the long car trip to the classes and curled up in the seat well. In the first class his tail was down the whole time. He worked terribly hard to do what we asked of him in the classes. His confidence started to grow and I saw progress both in and outside class, a real change in him. He became buddies with Dabs and was sweet to him when he had his knee operation. He sits beside me on the passenger seat of the car now and I chat to him about rubbish on the radio. Before I knew it we had a strong bond. He’d done it, he had my heart
!Welcome home Brandon!
Thanks for the well wishes, it’s lovely to see. As I was sitting here typing this I was called outside by dad to get a toy windmill back of Brandon. He ran past my dad in the kitchen at high speed, out the kitchen door and under the oil tank. When I got outside there was a bit of silver to be seen and Brandon using his nose to push soil over the toy with great determination
I’m thinking that windmill was up high on a sideboard in the living room…I’m thinking what else has gone missing recently?! Yeap he’s out of his shell alright!Thanks Buzzsmom and laurac!
Brandon had the long awaited 1st trip to the groomers today. He was good with resident groomer’s dog, Riley. Nice to Jenny the groomer initially for the rough cut and then she gave him the usual break. He then gave her a tough time for phase 2 (completely the opposite of the average dog, they start off giving the grief). Jenny did a smashing job and said he was a good boy with all the other dogs…turns out I’m a nervous Nellie!!
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