If you have one dog... why not two?

Today I turned to Mr. C and said: " If we are driving Bobby down, why don't we drive this one too?"

Mr. C did not find it a great idea, but I do understand his point of view.

Sometimes I wish I was not that understanding :(

Reflections of a dog owner

Last month we left Bobby with his behaviourist (Jason) and Bobby was a happy lad, but I could not help worry about my 20 kg puppy.

It was good to leave him with somebody that really knows about dogs because he gave us Bobby vision of what was going on, he is more socialised, I am more aware of Bobby's body language, and we have a better communication now. He is definitely a man's dog and Mr. C is his master. Up 'til now I was thinking that perhaps Bobby could become more neutral (that is love us both) but now I don't really worry about that any more. I know I have place in his heart as he has place on my heart, even thou when Mr. C that world has another shine to it (according to Bobby).

Bobby is more respectful and playful, more attentive and more obedient he is becoming the dog everybody dreams of, it has been very hard work thou, but we do not regret any time or money spent in having him more balanced.

Even thou we left Bobby in the best hands possible I know Bobby missed us. Even thou he is more confident and happy, I know Bobby missed us. I saw it in his fur, that is how I know. His fur was shiny and soft when we left and on our arrival Bobby's fur was weird, dull and oily I guess it will take a few days for it go back into place. So even thou he was learning how to be a dog with other dogs, even thou he was with someone very aware of his need of positive training only I know my 20 kg puppy missed us.

Did we do the right thing in getting this particular dog? yes

Did we do the right thing in keeping him after he was labelled as a liability and a danger? yes

Is he a liability and a danger? no

Would I do adopt him again? Oh yes!!!

Am I aware that Bobby's problems are not totally solved yet and that he needs more time? Oh yes :)

Bobby is a caring, gentle dog a bit insecure at times, but we are working on that, more than ever I know my puppy will be just fine :)

To fly Bobby or not to fly...

Mr. C and I will be moving to Portugal this Summer, Bobby as member of this family is going with us, no doubt there.

I have been checking the best and not so expensive way of getting Bobby there...

Mr. C and I can fly for £150 both, Bobby however, can fly for £1ooo... and the process of flying him would take upto 2 days in a crate, being handled by people he does not know...

Solution: we are driving down to Portugal with Bobby, 1 day drive, 1 day in a boat, but at least he is with us, so we are more relaxed and so is Bobby.