BLUE - Mastiff X - HOMED

Blue will be joining us tomorrow from another rescue who do not specialise in large breeds
so it was thought it would be best if she came to us.
Blue is from the pound.
She is 16 months old and has been living with 7 other dogs. She gets on with all the dogs
apart from one in the house - although they all run off lead together when out with no problems.

From her current foster mum:

She is exceptionally friendly and loveable and so affectionate with people. She isn't food or toy possessive
- we have both taken food and toys off her, and so have the other dogs, without any signs of aggression.
She hasn't been destructive or dirty in the house and cries if she needs to go out for a wee or a poo. She
has been sleeping in a bed in the kitchen with Reilly, one of the other dogs. They do have a bed each, but are usually in the same one when we get up.
my husband has been taking all seven dogs (Blue and six of our own Labradors) out together without a problem.
They have all been off lead together without a problem. Blue's recall is good and if possible it would be good
if she could keep the name as she is getting used to it. She didn't have a name and so we called her Blue.

Blue will be speyed tomorrow and have dew claw removal

Awwww she looks so sweet I have fallen for her already She looks very familier, ................................................................. LOLA!!!! Do you think Clive could put up with TWO Lola's Hopefully she will be snapped up in no time.

Oooo wonder if shed be a good girlfriend for Brian she sounds lovely.

Will know more today Tracey,funny I had wondered that myself if she would fir in with Brian and the cat

Dogs Name: Blue Breed: Cross Sex: F Age: 18mths approx Date: 03/09/2012
SITUATION Dogs reactions
Person casually walks past dog while dog is eating (meal or special food) Blue has shown no reaction around food
Person tries to pick up bowl while dog is eating (meal or special food) Blue allows you to pick up the bowl
Person tries to pick up food that has fallen to floor while dog is trying to reach it Blue easily allowed food to be picked up
Person tries to touch or take away high value food that dog is eating or holding Blue allows you to take bones from her
Person tries to touch or take away a toy that dog is playing with Blue shows not interest in toys
Person reaches hand towards dog Blue shows no reaction at all
Person reaches over dog’s head Blue shows no reaction at all
Person tries to put on leash and/or collar Blue becomes extremely excitable when her lead is put on
Person grabs at dog’s collar or neck Blue shows slight appeasing behaviours but nothing untowards
Person pulls on dog’s collar or neck Same as above
Person hugs dog around neck Blue shows slight appeasing behaviours
Person pushes down on dog’s back Blue shows appeasing behaviours and goes into a sit
Person pushes down on dog’s rump Blue resist a little and ends up in at sit
Person tries to get dog to lie down by voice command Blue knows this command but is hesitant to do it
Person tries to get dog to lie down by physical pushing Blue shows appeasing behaviours and refuses to go into a down
Person tries to get dog to roll over on its back by physical manipulation Once Blue is in a down she easily allows you to roll her on her back for a belly rub
Person tries to groom dog’s head , torso, or legs (ie other than feet) Blue is very accepting of grooming
Person touches dog’s feet Blue is very accepting of her feet being touched and will give you her paw to do so
Person clips or tries to clip dog’s toenails Not tested because of colouration
Person tries to bathe dog, including towelling off after bath Not tested
Person tries to open dog’s mouth Blue is a bit hesitant but does allow you to open her moth with no unwanted behaviour
Person stares into dog’s eyes Blue will hold eye contact for a few seconds then will look away shows no unwanted behaviour
Person shouts loudly near dog Blue looks in the direction shows appeasing behaviours but goes towards the person shouting
Person threatens dog with object such as newspaper or with hand Blue is very scared she cowers however once the treat has passed she looks for reassurance from the person doing the threatening
Person drops an object near dog Blue shows a startled response but then goes to investigate the item
Stranger knocks on door or rings bell at dog's home Blue will bark
Stranger enters house Blue will bark but will go to the person for attention
Stranger in house tries to pet dog Blue loves affection and will lap it up
Stranger approaches dog in car
Stranger approaches dog on street
Blue will try and pull to get to the person for affection
Another person touches or hugs person with dog Blue will attempt to get the attention as well
Stranger shouts loudly in dog’s presence Blue looks at the person showing appeasing behaviour but then will go to the person shouting for affection
Dog walks past familiar non reactive dog Blue will ignore the other dog
Dog walks past unfamiliar non reactive dog Blue has no manners around meeting new dogs she will rush up to play.
Dog walks past familiar reactive dog Blue will react towards any dog that shows her a reaction but can easily be called away
Dog walks past unfamiliar reactive dog Same as above
Blue is very high energy and needs an owner that can cater for her physical and mental energy needs. Blue has been over taught the Paw command so will give it as a matter of course when every something is asked of her. Blue will need work on dog manners and taught that dogs are not all play toys. All these behaviours were shown at the time of this assessment conducted by Shaun Aldridge (Ruff Diamond Dog Training); however these behaviours may change in different circumstances.

homed be happy Blue

Be happy

well done Blue xx Be happy