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TOBY

JRT
NEUTERED MALE,
4 YEARS

Days come and days go, but still Toby waits and hopes that this will be the day for him.

Toby has been at the rescue longer than any other of our dogs, why you ask, well Toby has special needs, he needs someone that is patient, firm, fair and experienced in his breed.

We do not know what happened to Toby in those very special months from birth, but what every it was has worried him and made him need special help and trust from humans.

Let me tell you a wee bit about our Toby.

Toby, unfortunately is used to his own way, Why, because he has never had a owner to teach him what is and what is not acceptable. He might well jump on the armchair and be reluctant to come off, so there are many ways you can teach that this is not acceptable. We will be happy to discuss them with you later.

Toby is typical of his breed, he loves attention if and when he wants it, he stubborn and can be grumpy. So he needs a firm but totally fair hand, he needs distraction from scary or potential problems, he responds well to food so this can and does help.

Toby is yet another little dog, that has not been socialised at those crucial times of puppy hood, so I am afraid he doesn’t like other dogs or small animals.

Toby is a joy on the lead, after the initial excitement he calms down and enjoys his walks, he can get easier spooked, for example someone going passes on a bike, or roller skates, sometimes even a push chair, but again distracting him whilst or even before normally does the trick.

Toby WILL NOT respond to any type of harsh commands or treatment, we believe he may have mean roughly dealt with before he came to us, he does not like to be touched around his neck or having his collar held. AGAIN, treats and distractions always win him over.

Toby would be in his element, if he was allowed to be what he wants to be, he would love to live in a rual home, like on a farm, where he could accompany you during the day whilst you get on with your business. Or someone that has a outside job like a warden, or like. Toby, is not an ideal in door dog, he is of working stock, I am sure he would come on leaps and bounds if he was to get that opportunity.

When Toby comes to your home, he will need some time and patience, he will be unsure and frightened, it’s been too many years since he has had the luxury of a home. So, he will need to be shown the back door on regular occasions and to be shown the garden to realise that this is where he needs to go, then he will need loads of praise and reward. But if he were lucky enough to find a rual home, where he is with you all day, I believe he would be no trouble in the home, as he loves his bed, and enjoys a good sleep, so as long as he worn out, he will be an angle.

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