Winnie's favourite things :-
9. Practising recall for the Human. Not bad eh? :)
Winnie is a smart dog and is very responsive to training. Her recall is pretty good but it's not 100% yet in relation to things that she's anxious about. So we practise inside the house and every time she goes out - even when we don't need her to come back. This is because you can't expect a dog to learn what you are teaching them when they are in the situation in which you need them to perform the behaviour. And you can't expect them to perform the behaviour in the situation if it hasn't already been practised and reinforced.
Winnie's doing really well. She would love it if she had her own home and adopters who would continue and develop her training. We would like that for her too. We really would.
Please share for Winnie and email us if you think you might be the right home for her on [email protected].
Winnie's favourite things :-
8. Being very, very silly ...
Winnie has a fantastic sense of humour - she likes to make the Humans laugh and does so every day. Here she is flashing her wonderful teeth, just waiting for someone to notice her.
We would love it if someone out there would notice her too. She's been waiting for her own home for 19 months. She's happy enough, but staying here is not a long term solution for her. She's 3 year's old, 20kg, fit, healthy and affectionate with people she knows. She's worried by other dogs so she needs to be the only dog in the home which would ideally be somewhere quiet and calm . Patient, dog savvy people who can offer her lots of love would be perfect.
Please email [email protected] and share for Winnie. Her home is out there somewhere...
Winnie's favourite things :-
6. Snuffle toys :-
One of Winnie's favourite humans came to visit over the weekend. She brought Winnie some toys - just for her - and a snuffle book which Winnie absolutely loves. Winnie often has snuffle mats and boxes as part of her enrichment plan, so her lovely new book can now be added to the list of things to keep her occupied and happy. It's amazing how simple kibble is so attractive when she finds it herself!
Winnie is a food oriented dog which makes reward based training much easier. She is smart and learns quickly so it's a real pleasure to work with her. We hope that whoever finally adopts Winnie will have as much fun with her as we all have here.
Winnie still needs a home. Please email [email protected] to discuss this lovely girl. And please share for her - it really does make a difference to these dogs. If a dog is not seen it will not be adopted whis is a great pity.
Winnie's favourite things :-
4. Digging! somewhat self explanatory, our gorgeous girl loves a good old dig and she's now an expert in her field (groan...)
Digging is great for dogs - it's a natural behaviour which is enjoyable, entertaining and allows them to use a number of their senses. Of course, like most activities, it can become obsessive so needs to be managed plus they need to be offered a place to dig which isn't going to get hem into trouble with anyone.
Winnie's lucky - in her foster home, she has lots of space to dig and make a right old mess without annoying anyone at all!
What else does Winnie like? Find out tomrorow ... meanwhile, please share to help us find Winnie's forever home. For more information about this stunning girl, please email [email protected].
Winnie's favourite things :-
3. Yak milk bars ... she just loves them! Like most dogs Winnie does like chewing - it's good for her - so to make sure she is chewing something that isn't dangerous for her and doesn't make her fat in the process, we offer these to her on a regular basis. The noise they make is a bit scary, but she's enjoying herself immensely!
More of what Winnie likes tomorrow - meanwhile, please share for this lovely girl to help us find her a home of her own - she has been waiting while and really deserves the love and security of a permanent homw.
You can email us on [email protected].
Thank you for sharing.
So.... THIS is actually the video we wanted to post about Winnie today but the other one is so funny and the team look like such a bunch of twits we left it up!
So... now to Winnie literally running rings round the team 🤣🤣🤣
Update - this is not the video we intended to post today but it is so funny and the team look like such twits we have left it here... aren't we mean? 🤣🤣 Sorry not sorry... For the real video, see our next post ☺️
You know that expression " runs rings round them"? Well now you know what it looks like 🤣🤣
Winnie had a blast today, keeping The Canine Lifeline - UK humans on their toes. She is such fun to be with and after play time is done she is content to lay quietly next to you or in her bed. She is a super dog.
Could she be the one for you? Email [email protected] for a conversation about Winnie.
Yes, yes... we DO know where that tongue has been but come on, who could resist that little face?
Winnie ... of course 😊
The beautiful Winnie is wondering if she will grow old with a family of her own or not.
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Winnie loves just chilling outside, listening to the birds and feeling the cool grass under her. She doesn't need masses of entertainment, excitement or drama in her life. She doesn't need expensive food or flashy toys. She doesn't even need your undivided attention for hours on end. But just one person who actually WANTS her would be nice. Just one. Don't you agree? We think that's not too much to expect for a dog who didn't ask to be born, did not ask to be left on the street as a tiny pup and did not even ask to be rescued. She needs someone to give her a chance. If you think you might be that person, please email [email protected] for an initial chat about Winnie. And please share.
Winnie says "Hi everyone - if you adopt me you could see this gorgeous face every day" 😊
Email [email protected] for a conversation about this funny little sweetheart who is looking for her forever home.
It's Saturday! Time to go nuts and have some fun
Winnie at the Weekend 😊
Isn't she just super?
We have been asked why Winnie doesn't have a permanent home yet - or even a foster outside the Rescue - we have been very honest that this home is really not ideal for Winnie as there are too many other dogs here so she spends more time on her own than we would like.
Rescues are bulging at the seams with dogs looking for homes, some of whom have no issues at all. If you have heard that 'all rescue dogs have issues' you have been told an untruth. Some don't. Yes, really. Some dogs waiting in Rescue have no issues whatsoever. And yet they remain in Rescue because there are just so many of them right now. And some people are very picky about what they want. So for a dog like Winnie, who is massively dog reactive and who is very wary of people to begin with, finding a home is much harder. She needs someone who actively wants to help a dog like her - and those people are few and far between.
But they do exist. We know some. We hope to meet more. So does Winnie.
Please email [email protected] for a chat about this super girl who deserves so much more than we can give her here.
