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Vicki


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Robbie arrived yesterday (thanks Alexis).

He's a handsome blonde, and my Sky seems to think he's the greatest dog ever. She's been bounding around trying to entice him into chasing her.
Robbie, flattered by the girly dog attention, has attempted to play, however he's yet to become an expert at moving around on laminate flooring!
He looks like he's been stranded on a desert island in the middle of my living room; the poor lad is very wary of moving off his duvet.
He's not too good with stairs yet either (and we live on the top floor). Coming up isn't too bad, but going down is SCARY!

I'm sure he'll get the hang of floors and stairs soon enough though.

On a positive note, he's already housetrained and slept all night on his own in the living room with barely a whimper.
He also has a helicopter tail, it's so funny; he whirls it round and round when you get his lead out.
Definitely a happy and polite dog and he seems to be pretty playful outside thus far.

Today is bath day though, so hopefully that won't traumatise him too much.

Anyway here he is -



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When did Tigger leave?!!!! Good luck with robbie - he looks like a lovely boy! I'm sure he'll come on leaps & bounds with you!

Eddie says hi!!! He's so relaxed & settled with us now .... I can't believe it's only been a month!!

Sharon

-- Edited by greyflintstone at 14:41, 2007-03-11

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He is a beauty isn't he? Great big paws and soulful eyes are probably what's caught Sky's attention! Sounds like he's settling in very quickly. Well done for taking him on and good luck with the stairs over the next few days!

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he's lovely, such a gorgeous colour.

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  He sounds like a real sweetheart.  Handsome lad too. 

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Robbie is gorgeous! He seems to have settled in already.  Ziggy has a helicopter tail too, its very funny to see.

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Isn't he just a wee cutie. Sounds like he'll be no trouble for you. Where did Tigger go??

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He's lovely, he's got gorgeous big eyes

Looking forward to hearing more about him.

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So glad he's in a home, can't wait for lots of tales of how he gets on

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Robbie is a very handsome chap, so glad that Skye has taken to him. Keep us posted on his progress. Nora



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Is he the Robbie off the homeless page? I've always liked him. Thats a great photo you posted of him and sure to melt a few hearts.

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Yes, Robbie off the homeless page. Although he came straight from his trainer, so not sure why it said he was already in foster care.

Robbie is now neutered and minus more than a few of his teeth. The vet checked his teeth over while he was in getting castrated and there were lots of rotten ones plus a bad infection. :(
He has to stay on antibiotics for a fortnight and he's getting wise to the pills in his dinner! Fresh chicken seems to be the key there (the dogs eat better than us humans!)

Stairs are no problem now and although he doesn't enjoy moving around on the laminate floor, he's getting better and has ventured off his duvet of his own free will now.

He's such a happy dog outside, I've never met a greyhound who wags his/her tail as much as Robbie. Plus he moves into your side and gives you a cuddle while you're walking. He's adorable (as long as you are paying attention and don't end up tripping over the top of him!).



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He's gorgeous, Vicki! What beautiful eyes he has - like he's put eyeliner on. It sounds as if he's settling in very well with you and I love how he glues himself to your side to get cuddles when you're out!

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I took Robbie and Sky out to my aunts today so they could run around the garden off their leads. (Sky has good recall, but I wanted to test out Robbie as he has seemed so responsive outside on walks).

Robbie has great recall! For me at least .... he won't listen to anyone else at the moment.
He's just bursting with happiness outside, I need to rope in a volunteer to video him so you can all see how fantastic he is. :)
Anyway, Robbie chased me around, turned on the spot when called, and generally zoomed around like a total loon (boy is he fast, he really needs stopping distance taken into consideration when you call himso he doesn't collide with walls and trees!). All for lots of praise and cuddles, he seems to appreciate that SO much more than food.

Sky was a bit miffed because he was more interested in playing with me instead of her, but maybe she's just feeling a bit put out because another dog can finally run faster than she can. :)

Robbie is also slowly picking up other commands too, he's very responsive to the tone of your voice.





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  Bless - what a clever lad!  Do you want to lend him to me so that he can explain this whole recall/answering commands thing to Tigger!

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Oh I wish I'd seen Robbie run around like a loon! It's so wonderful to see the sheer joy in their faces when they run for fun like this. Hurry up Vicki and get that video taken! His recall sounds perfect - what a clever boy he is. It sounds like he's showing you in every way possible that he loves being at home with you and Sky.

Christine

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I'm SO proud of him. He's got such a great desire to please.
Here's some photos from this morning.






The photos don't do his markings justice though, he has a white blaze and the end of his tail and feet/legs are also white.




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Great pix...for a moment I thought that was Mason with him, is that Sky? The markings are almost identical
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Yes, that's Sky who shares some ancestors with your Mason I think. (Her racing name was Master Liam).

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Robbie looks super and sounds super, well done to you

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It's great to see him looking so happy smile

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Well done, Vicki! Robbie looks so happy and handsome-being at home with you and Skyis really agreeing with him. You've every right to be proud!

Christine

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He's a gorgeous fellow, and looks so content. Lovely photos!

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I tell you what, I want your aunt's garden! Robbie is a very bonnie boy.

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WOW is that your garden? What a lovely colour Robbie is. It amazes me that so many beautiful dogs have to wait so long to find their forever home. I love the black and white dogs, we have one this colour

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Robbie went off to his forever home on Sunday. biggrin.gif





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aww. good for robbie, not so good for you eh? well done on giving him such a great start to a, hopefully, successful forever home, xx

i really don't know how you foster mums can bear to part with your temporary babies. i have much admiration for you all.

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OOOOHHH! Sweet Robbie enjoy your new home and all the very best for the future.Vicki,well done and congratulations on helping Robbie to his forever home, without you it would have been even harder for him, please do not feel sad but be proud.biggrin Nora

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w00t.gif  Congratulations Robbie!  w00t.gif  What a lucky family getting such a handsome dog.  Am really chuffed for all concerned.  clap.gifbiggrin

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Wow, that was quick! That's absolutely fantastic news - well done x

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