Baron - Crossbreed -

We have no history on Baron, he has come as an unwanted dog from the pound

Do not think he is very old

He seems very friendly

Very skinny but eating well

We think but can not be sure that Baron is a Mastiff type X Rotti

Ah Baron, that face is so gorgeous

what a gorgeous boy

What a gorgeous face

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Spitting image of our Tululah, who is a transexual Rottie cross Bull Mastiff.
Baron could be her/his brother.

Would love to foster once I pass my homecheck and he has had his assessment, he looks gorgeous

Baron is off to the vets on Friday for Christmas bauble removal and to start his vacs

Baron's assessment

Dogs Name: Baron Breed: Rottie x DDB? Sex: M Age: 1yrs Approx Date: 17/03/2012
SITUATION Dogs reactions
Person casually walks past dog while dog is eating (meal or special food) Baron allows you to easily move around the food bowl. No issues and no aggression shown.
Person tries to pick up bowl while dog is eating (meal or special food) Allows you to pick up his food bowl and carries on eating it but once out of his reach he stops and allows you take it away.
Person tries to pick up food that has fallen to floor while dog is trying to reach it Moves towards the treat but once the treat is covered he shows slight investigation of the treat but will then ignore it.
Person tries to touch or take away high value food that dog is eating or holding Once Baron has a high value treat reward he will try and run away from you. Once you catch him he will clamp down on the
treat and refuse to give it to you. Baron has shown resource guarding behaviours around a bone in his kennel, but this can
easily be stopped with water aversion and the “leave it” command
Person tries to touch or take away a toy that dog is playing with Baron will take control of the toy and refuse to give it up unless the leave it command is given. No aggression shown.
Person reaches hand towards dog Baron shows no signs of aggression or appeasing behaviours.
Person reaches over dog’s head Same as above.
Person tries to put on leash and/or collar Shows a little bit of excitability at signs of going out on a walk
Person grabs at dog’s collar or neck Shows slight appeasing behaviours and tries to back away.
Person pulls on dog’s collar or neck Baron shows a lot of appeasing behaviours and tries to back away .
Person hugs dog around neck


Baron showed appeasing behaviours and wasn’t too comfortable in this situation. But didn’t show any aggressive behaviours
Person pushes down on dog’s back Baron goes straight into the sit and shows slight appeasing behaviours
Person pushes down on dog’s rump Baron turn his head constantly licks the persons hand
Person tries to get dog to lie down by voice command Baron does not know the down command
Person tries to get dog to lie down by physical pushing Baron goes straight into the down rolls onto his back and looks for tummy rubs
Person tries to get dog to roll over on its back by physical manipulation Same as above
Person tries to groom dog’s head , torso, or legs (ie other than feet) At first Baron becomes excitable and sees it has a game but then becomes very accepting
Person touches dog’s feet or uses comb or scissors on dog’s feet Baron will easily give you his paw on command Baron constantly licks your had whilst you do this
Person clips or tries to clip dog’s toenails Not tested as black nails
Person tries to bathe dog, including towelling off after bath Not tested
Person tries to open dog’s mouth Baron sees this as affection and a game
Person stares into dog’s eyes Baron is very unwilling to make eye contact and shows submissive the behaviours and starts acting the fool
Person shouts loudly near dog

Baron shows slight fear response and walks off
Person threatens dog with object such as newspaper or with hand At first Baron is hesitant of the newspaper but then sees it as a toy
Person drops an object near dog Baron shows no response to it at all
Stranger knocks on door or rings bell at dog's home Baron looks in the direction of the door and wags his tail
Stranger enters house Baron appears very accepting and approaches the stranger
Stranger in house tries to pet dog Baron loves the attentions and sits at the strangers feet accepting the affection
Stranger approaches dog in car Not tested
Stranger approaches dog on street
Not tested but appears to love all people
Another person touches or hugs person with dog No issues
Stranger shouts loudly in dog’s presence Baron investigates where the shouting came from
Dog walks past familiar non reactive dog Baron appears to show no interest in these dogs
Dog walks past unfamiliar non reactive dog Baron appears to ignore the other dog
Dog walks past familiar reactive dog If Baron isn’t given a means of escape then he will show defencive aggressive behaviours
Dog walks past unfamiliar reactive dog Same as above
Baron is a highly trainable dog. He has shown some signs of resource guarding, but this can easily be stop to prevent it for going any further. 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.

Have to say its quite a joy to see full assessments on a rescue site.. As an occasional home checker, and former fosterer its a great tool to have a when sitting down with perspective families.

Well done to all concerned.

Baron is reserved and should start his new life next weekend

How wonderful, love this boy reminds me of Bassoon my old mastiff x who lost earlier in the year. Be a good boy Baron and hope you have a wonderful life xx

What lucky people you are a super boy, see you tomorrow to say goodbye.

Great news well done Baron and all who ve helped you.

Great news for Baron

Great news, be happy Baron

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Baron is still with us hopefully his forever home will come along very soon

Aww what happened, he is soo lovely, cant believe it fell through x

Baron - enjoying some play time today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_OImUUkFI8

He looks like he s ready for a garden of his own blees him

He's such a Happy Chappie, he's got to be snapped up soon what's not to love about him

Our Baron went off today we wish him every luck in the world and hope he will be very happy


Baron do not be scared or worried baby, you will be taken care of and very much loved, you will see in time what a fun home you have, be brave

Great news ! Good luck Baron

I couldn't be happier for you Baron, you so deserve this big guy xxxx

Be happy handsome

... betcha he'll will miss my pork pies and sausage rolls ........

Well done Baron .... enjoy your new home.

yippee! way to go Baron

be happy in your new home baby