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URGENT – on PTS list 1/5
RF NOTES | has old injury on top of head which makes his hair growth on top of his head like a ridge, young teenager, gorgeous friendly boy who is quite obedient for a youngster
VOLUNTEER NOTES | Ernest, obnoxious, energetic, exciteable, loving = I see all that in this picture which is why I’ve chosen to use it. This cutie is an extremely friendly chap who is extremely bored in his kennel, and subsequently has a build up of energy he needs to expend. So he decides to bark, and bark, and bark at his neighbours – but his bumb is wiggling all the while. He is fairly easy to correct out of his behaviour though – but be warned, turn your back and he’s more than likely to start up again! Maybe a better analogy would be to think of him as the the class loudmouth who hides his insecurity behind his vocalness – c’mon, everyone had one of those in their class, right? Taking him outside I discovered three things – for all his brashness he finds comfort with the other pooches and was barking towards them so he could go back. But he quickly realised that he also adores cuddles and wanted your arms (a big kissy face too!). So the poor chap was conflicted. The third thing was – this boy needs to be put to work. He will respond to your command, just needs the training so he can be out there doing what his breed is meant to do. He does need obedience training, but harness his energy, direct it in the right direction and he will be one superb dog. (AK 29/4)
Video footage – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1xHC1I_mu8
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