Hugo Mastiff x Staffie DofB ?2016 Holiday South Coast

[xxlynne]

Current Status: Available

Hugo's Story: Hugo was found stray/abandoned and unclaimed within a North London council pound. Rescue Remedies offered a Rescue place saving his life. Hugo is now neutered, chipped, and fully vaccinated. Hugo is in boarding kennels near Gatwick whilst awaiting his new family.
• Befriends but has some fear reactions with humans and dogs passing by so wears a muzzle.
• His friends hold him dear
• Needs a quiet home to offer him therapy and build he trust
• Fun and gets giddy with love

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Please note: Dog laws have changed, with zero public tolerance and prejudice against bull breeds and terriers. Our Rescue asks new owners to keep their dog on a lead in public spaces and manage and support its encounters with new dogs and people, so as not to place the dog's life at risk. Destruction and Control Orders are commonplace nowadays.

Hugo's progress through our Rescue is below.
We work with our dogs, who often reveal a different picture and positive skills as they build trust.
Original Referral information:
13.12.18: Lynne I know you will be bombed but apart from Royce Staffy x Rottie I have two dogs put to sleep end of next week if not given a Rescue Place. Hugo & Pearl (Pearl we homed in January)
"Hugo Male Staffy x - owner hand in to the pound - he's quite boisterous and stressed at present - very urgent. Previous owner states reactive but none of that behaviour shown in pound." xCarolyn
Hugo comes to us on the 28th December 2018.

[Jan Case]

Geoff was lucky enough to be the first person to walk Hugo and his verdict is, this is a smashing boy. He has a lovely square shaped solid head, but he isn’t as big as you’d expect, about the size of a large lab. He is also very soft and well behaved. Hugo likes to keep his lead taut so that he knows you are on the end of it, but he doesn’t pull. He seems to be very dog friendly, but he was a bit too interested in a cat they met! He either didn’t see the squirrels or ignored them. He’s an easy boy to walk, and although Geoff took his time putting his harness on as it was the first time he’d met Hugo and Hugo is a new boy, Hugo was very good and was happy to have his harness put on. I think Hugo is going to be a favourite with the walkers until some lucky family adopts him. Xxx

[anne]

Hugo is a lovely, friendly, energetic boy. He was as good as gold having his harness put on and was a good boy on the lead.

[stuartportlock]

The one that nearly got me.....

Very difficult to put him back after our walk. Very sweet and gentle doesn't pull, constantly looking back to check your there, gentle when he takes treats.

Whoever is loo king for a stunning dog should be looking at this boy or monty............. HOT TO TROT...

[Freya]

What a lovely boy! Hugo was a pleasure to get out and walked like an absolute dream He wasn’t too interested in being fussed and just wanted to sniff all the sniffs! So happy to see he has been reserved, I’m sure he will make a lucky someone very happy! Good luck Hugo!

[Sarahk]

Hugo came home with me after walking for a nice relaxing weekend

[Sarahk]

Great night, Hugo slept soundly on and beside my bed all night - up and out for a toilet break at 7.30 this morning (from 10.30 last night ) and then back to bed for a lie in - well it is the weekend !

It’s very windy outside and the noises do unnerve Hugo a little - but only occasionally. He did bark last night when he heard some noisy folk were in their way home from the pub ! Mind you they quietened down when they heard his deep bark ! And he was trying to get to sleep

Hugo is housetrained for sure - But I’m not yet clear on his signals for needing to go outside so we had one accident last night and one after breakfast this morning - I’m getting better at knowing when he wants/needs to go out so I don’t foresee any more. He’s used the garden when I’ve given him the chance so many more successes than the 2 accidents - good boy Hugo

Hugo loves a chew and has really liked the flavoured chew bone this morning which he chose from the toy box ...

And here’s the clever lad sitting like a pro before I put his breakfast bowl down - no worries at all with me around his food ...

[Sarahk]

Has enjoyed some rolling too ...

And then time for a nap

[Sarahk]

Asleep on one toy with back leg touching another - so sweet

[Sarahk]

Hugo is making the most of the quiet for some snoozing