Rudy Staffie x DofB 1.6.2020 Seaford, E Sussex
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Rudy's a nice dog to be around. He's already proven within the family and came back through no fault of his own. I enjoy my time with him. He brings toys and balls to you for a little game of tug and doesn't get over hyped while doing so. I give him a couple of seconds then he can have it. Lovely boy.
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I confess, I totally adore hanging out with Rudy.
This time we had a quick, fun game of chase in the paddock to start things off and to satisfy some of his initial, excitable energy and love of playtime. He honestly cannot wait to go play.
Rudy was a very good boy on our walk. He walked on a nice loose lead for a majority of the time, checking in with me frequently. He is learning that he gets a reward when he stays by my side. The rest of the time he went in front but didn't pull, apart from a little at the end as we approached the kennels - he probably thought there might be some dinner waiting!
He was pretty careful with me in descending the bank to the river, where he had a little splash about - as he also did in all the puddles we passed on our way. He does enjoy a good splish splash - it matches his fun, playful nature.
We passed quite a few dogs on our walk and he wasnt bothered by them. Even when some of them were barking their heads off at him, he didn't make a sound. When a couple of dogs were passing us, he sat obediently with his eyes on me.
Sometimes he can be a bit stubborn when he wants to go a different way but this time he was happy going where I wanted to. He responds immediately to "this way" or if you point in the direction you wish to go in.
We had a brief rest stop for some photos, butt scratches (his!) and for Rudy to give me my usual, thorough face wash
I'm away from the kennels for a few weeks and I'm missing Rudy already.
You will never get bored with Rudy. He has so much character and playful energy and will make you laugh a lot.
This time we had a quick, fun game of chase in the paddock to start things off and to satisfy some of his initial, excitable energy and love of playtime. He honestly cannot wait to go play.
Rudy was a very good boy on our walk. He walked on a nice loose lead for a majority of the time, checking in with me frequently. He is learning that he gets a reward when he stays by my side. The rest of the time he went in front but didn't pull, apart from a little at the end as we approached the kennels - he probably thought there might be some dinner waiting!
He was pretty careful with me in descending the bank to the river, where he had a little splash about - as he also did in all the puddles we passed on our way. He does enjoy a good splish splash - it matches his fun, playful nature.
We passed quite a few dogs on our walk and he wasnt bothered by them. Even when some of them were barking their heads off at him, he didn't make a sound. When a couple of dogs were passing us, he sat obediently with his eyes on me.
Sometimes he can be a bit stubborn when he wants to go a different way but this time he was happy going where I wanted to. He responds immediately to "this way" or if you point in the direction you wish to go in.
We had a brief rest stop for some photos, butt scratches (his!) and for Rudy to give me my usual, thorough face wash
I'm away from the kennels for a few weeks and I'm missing Rudy already.
You will never get bored with Rudy. He has so much character and playful energy and will make you laugh a lot.
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Rudy enjoys a splash about.
Re: Rudy Staffie x DofB 2020 RRemedies Centre
I nearly always take Rudy out for a walk when I’m at Rescue Remedies. His lovely smile, great joy at being in the paddock is infectious. He’s a very clever boy too, he knows sit, stay and leave it and is happy to show off his skills when asked. He’s a pocket rocket, loves his zoomies in the paddock and usually rewards you with a huge smile.
He deserves to find his furever home where he can show off how clever he is and enjoy the finer things in life.
He deserves to find his furever home where he can show off how clever he is and enjoy the finer things in life.
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I wanted to take a sweet video of Rudy being cute for the forum but he had other ideas. As you can see, he wasn't interested in the camera, "Rudes just wants to have fun".
Rudy absolutely loves to play. We had spent some time in one of the paddocks already: chasing each other around and throwing balls. However, he is always happy to come straight to you for his leads to be put on and be led away when you've had enough and wish to leave.
His appetite for play was obviously not yet sated this time and we went to another two paddocks before he was content enough to leave them all behind. In the second paddock he wrestled with some branches and we did a bit of training practice. In the third paddock he chose to play football.
I find that he plays politely and considerately. He will 'drop' whatever's in his mouth when you ask him to, so you can throw it for him again. He will also 'wait' when you tell him to.
He is a very clever and astute boy. For instance, he has distracted me by showing affection before, with the sole objective of stuffing his entire head into my treat bag. He succeeded.
It's always fun hanging out with Rudy and I can't help but laugh at his antics.
I'd say that Rudy would like a home with fun-loving people who will play games with him, maybe teach him some more tricks to add to his repertoire and definitely who like to laugh.
I love spending time with this gorgeous boy and I hope you will too.
Rudy absolutely loves to play. We had spent some time in one of the paddocks already: chasing each other around and throwing balls. However, he is always happy to come straight to you for his leads to be put on and be led away when you've had enough and wish to leave.
His appetite for play was obviously not yet sated this time and we went to another two paddocks before he was content enough to leave them all behind. In the second paddock he wrestled with some branches and we did a bit of training practice. In the third paddock he chose to play football.
I find that he plays politely and considerately. He will 'drop' whatever's in his mouth when you ask him to, so you can throw it for him again. He will also 'wait' when you tell him to.
He is a very clever and astute boy. For instance, he has distracted me by showing affection before, with the sole objective of stuffing his entire head into my treat bag. He succeeded.
It's always fun hanging out with Rudy and I can't help but laugh at his antics.
I'd say that Rudy would like a home with fun-loving people who will play games with him, maybe teach him some more tricks to add to his repertoire and definitely who like to laugh.
I love spending time with this gorgeous boy and I hope you will too.
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Rudy is happiest when he feels free to run around, roll about and play games with his people, so today, I took him out to a huge secure field where he could do so to his heart's content.
When Rudy sees me at the kennels, he knows he's going to be taken out for a walk and he gives a little squeak as he watches me go past. Today, he had to patiently wait for me to walk a couple of other dogs before it was time to get him. Once out of his kennel, as he often does, Rudy was making a beeline for the paddock when I stopped him and told him we were actually getting in my car.
He was so surprised and excited to be going on a trip. He could hardly wait for me to open the door. In a split second he had launched himself onto the back seat and his tail was wagging like mad. I strapped him in and we set off with the windows down and Rudy enjoyed poking his head out of the window and soaking up the scenery as we drove past. He travelled very well without making a peep.
We arrived at the field complex entrance and Rudy was particularly in awe of the automatic gates! He greeted the owner with happy enthusiasm and was excited to go play. He seemed to have listened to the owner's directions of how to walk to the field as he took me straight there!
Rudy was so pleased at the size of his new play pen, he didn't quite know what to do with himself when I first took his leads off. However, he was soon zooming all over the place and rolling around. We chased each other about, I threw tennis balls for him and we played football. He always came back to where I was or ran alongside me, as if he wanted to share these happy moments together with me. He gave me lots of thank you kisses too.
When I asked him to find or fetch the tennis ball from wherever it had ended up, he did just that. He also understands when I ask him if he wants a drink of water - he'll come straight to me to drink. He really is a clever boy.
Rudy definitely made the most out of our 1 hour booking but when I told him it was time to leave, he had a final drink, let me put his leads on and waited nicely by the gate to go back to the car.
Rudy was again calm in the car, poking his head out of the window again or sitting and looking out of the windscreen and giving me the occasional 'thank you' lick.
When we arrived back at the kennels, he seemed to want to tell everyone he saw about his little trip out.
I've never seen him look so happy and relaxed as he did today with his little visit away from kennels. I'm looking forward to taking him out again soon (if he doesn't get his well-deserved home beforehand).
When Rudy sees me at the kennels, he knows he's going to be taken out for a walk and he gives a little squeak as he watches me go past. Today, he had to patiently wait for me to walk a couple of other dogs before it was time to get him. Once out of his kennel, as he often does, Rudy was making a beeline for the paddock when I stopped him and told him we were actually getting in my car.
He was so surprised and excited to be going on a trip. He could hardly wait for me to open the door. In a split second he had launched himself onto the back seat and his tail was wagging like mad. I strapped him in and we set off with the windows down and Rudy enjoyed poking his head out of the window and soaking up the scenery as we drove past. He travelled very well without making a peep.
We arrived at the field complex entrance and Rudy was particularly in awe of the automatic gates! He greeted the owner with happy enthusiasm and was excited to go play. He seemed to have listened to the owner's directions of how to walk to the field as he took me straight there!
Rudy was so pleased at the size of his new play pen, he didn't quite know what to do with himself when I first took his leads off. However, he was soon zooming all over the place and rolling around. We chased each other about, I threw tennis balls for him and we played football. He always came back to where I was or ran alongside me, as if he wanted to share these happy moments together with me. He gave me lots of thank you kisses too.
When I asked him to find or fetch the tennis ball from wherever it had ended up, he did just that. He also understands when I ask him if he wants a drink of water - he'll come straight to me to drink. He really is a clever boy.
Rudy definitely made the most out of our 1 hour booking but when I told him it was time to leave, he had a final drink, let me put his leads on and waited nicely by the gate to go back to the car.
Rudy was again calm in the car, poking his head out of the window again or sitting and looking out of the windscreen and giving me the occasional 'thank you' lick.
When we arrived back at the kennels, he seemed to want to tell everyone he saw about his little trip out.
I've never seen him look so happy and relaxed as he did today with his little visit away from kennels. I'm looking forward to taking him out again soon (if he doesn't get his well-deserved home beforehand).
- Good boy in car home
- Relaxed and happy boy
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I've just spent THE BEST DAY with Rudy. I honestly couldn't think of a better companion (and yes, that does include humans!). Rudy really is the best.
When I picked him up he was definitely hoping we were getting in my car and he leapt in the back happily, tail wagging away. Rudy loves travelling in the car. He loves to look out of the windows to see what's going on and is perfectly content riding in the back seat (with seatbelt on). No distraction to the driver whatsoever; just the occasional little lick on my shoulder!
I first took Rudy to a secure field. He was excited to explore the space but even though I'd let him go, he kept near me until I was ready to accompany him and explore it together. Then he was off like a rocket! He had a wade in the pond and we played ball. Rudy let me know when he was done by having me follow him back to the car (clever boy).
I tried to hose him down after the muddy pond dip, but he wouldn't come near. I tried again to shower him when we got home but just seeing the water come out of the shower hose seemed to frighten him. I can only imagine he'd had a bad experience with being washed in the past so of course I didn't push him. Poor boy. I had bought some dry shampoo in case.
Our next stop was a pet shop. I don't know when the last time was that Rudy went into a shop - at least eight months ago I should think. He didn't know where to look, it was all so fascinating. He drew the attention of quite a few people in the shop who wanted to be introduced to handsome, happy Rudy.
I told Rudy to choose a toy, which he did. I bought it for him and he took it home in the car. He gave me some grateful thank-you licks. He loved playing with it.
We went to my house and played in the garden. Rudy adored having a garden to go and play in whenever he wanted to. He's not used to that. It makes him so happy to have a safe space to run around and play in.
We went inside and Rudy relaxed with me in front of the telly; playing quietly with his toys, his stuffed kong and cuddling up to me on the sofa. Wonderful!
He also liked to look out of the window, just to make sure there weren't any interlopers incoming!
I took Rudy for a walk in the woods where he enjoyed exploring a new place and all the sniffs and looking at the horses. Then, after his dinner, I reluctantly took him back to the rescue. He once again travelled beautifully in the car.
Apart from the shower, he did everything I asked of him, without any fuss.
I was sad when I got up this morning and Rudy wasn't here anymore. He gives so much to you that it is easy to miss him when he's not with you. He will definitely fill your life with joy and fun and love. Please give him a nice home and get him out of rescue.
How would I describe Rudy?
Thank you.
When I picked him up he was definitely hoping we were getting in my car and he leapt in the back happily, tail wagging away. Rudy loves travelling in the car. He loves to look out of the windows to see what's going on and is perfectly content riding in the back seat (with seatbelt on). No distraction to the driver whatsoever; just the occasional little lick on my shoulder!
I first took Rudy to a secure field. He was excited to explore the space but even though I'd let him go, he kept near me until I was ready to accompany him and explore it together. Then he was off like a rocket! He had a wade in the pond and we played ball. Rudy let me know when he was done by having me follow him back to the car (clever boy).
I tried to hose him down after the muddy pond dip, but he wouldn't come near. I tried again to shower him when we got home but just seeing the water come out of the shower hose seemed to frighten him. I can only imagine he'd had a bad experience with being washed in the past so of course I didn't push him. Poor boy. I had bought some dry shampoo in case.
Our next stop was a pet shop. I don't know when the last time was that Rudy went into a shop - at least eight months ago I should think. He didn't know where to look, it was all so fascinating. He drew the attention of quite a few people in the shop who wanted to be introduced to handsome, happy Rudy.
I told Rudy to choose a toy, which he did. I bought it for him and he took it home in the car. He gave me some grateful thank-you licks. He loved playing with it.
We went to my house and played in the garden. Rudy adored having a garden to go and play in whenever he wanted to. He's not used to that. It makes him so happy to have a safe space to run around and play in.
We went inside and Rudy relaxed with me in front of the telly; playing quietly with his toys, his stuffed kong and cuddling up to me on the sofa. Wonderful!
He also liked to look out of the window, just to make sure there weren't any interlopers incoming!
I took Rudy for a walk in the woods where he enjoyed exploring a new place and all the sniffs and looking at the horses. Then, after his dinner, I reluctantly took him back to the rescue. He once again travelled beautifully in the car.
Apart from the shower, he did everything I asked of him, without any fuss.
I was sad when I got up this morning and Rudy wasn't here anymore. He gives so much to you that it is easy to miss him when he's not with you. He will definitely fill your life with joy and fun and love. Please give him a nice home and get him out of rescue.
How would I describe Rudy?
- Enthusiastic and fun-loving
Infectiously joyful
Very smart
Brilliant communicator
Hilarious
Handsome
Endearing
A thorough face washer
Great car traveller
Wonderful company
Playful
Insightful
Energetic
Occasionally worried or scared, due to not being treated well in the past. :-(
A huge wish to get out of kennels and into a loving, forever home
- Kindness
Respect
Love
His own space (and permission to invade yours!)
A safe home/garden to feel free and play in
Someone active to play games with him
Understanding
Someone who will listen to him and be sensitive to his feelings
Fun and stimulating activities
Someone he can rely on
Some more positive-reinforcement, non-aversive, loose lead training as he is an enthusiastic walker and can be a little strong on the lead. (He loves learning new behaviours and is very clever so this should not be a problem. I have done some reward-based training myself with him which he responds very well to but it needs consistency).
Thank you.
- Fun walk
- Hello horses!
- Chillax
- All played out
- Hello handsome Rudy
- Rudy, have you just blown off?
- A flower in the flowers
- Zzzzzzz
- Rudy the Watch Dog
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Look at this face! 
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Rudy was such a good boy yesterday. I went into his kennel and made a fuss of him, and he had some sausage, then he stuck his head in the harness and said, ‘let’s get on with it’. Off we went for a long walk and he was beautifully behaved throughout. Such a happy boy.
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I took superstar Rudy for a runaround in a big, secure field again as I know it makes him the happiest boy.
He spied my car and hovered around it, hoping we were going to get in it, so he was really pleased when I opened his car door and he could jump right in.
Rudy was struggling to contain his excitement when we got to the field car park. He told me, in no uncertain terms, to hurry up and get my wellies on so he could go explore as he really couldn't wait for me any longer.
After some welcome belly crawls in the long, wet grass on the way to the field, Rudy stuck his head into what he now regards as 'his toy bag', pulled out a tennis ball and off he sprinted.
It's funny how he never goes far from me though. He only ventures further into the space when we explore it together.
He loves running alongside me and chasing each other about.
Rudy is so smart and understands so much when I tell him things. We had a go at the weaving poles in the field. You can see from the video how good he is. I'm going to get him to do it without following my hand next.
As always, he announced his return to the rescue by sticking his head out the car window and then actively seeking people out, so he could tell them about his little trip.
I just love this dog. He will bring you so much fun and joy.
He spied my car and hovered around it, hoping we were going to get in it, so he was really pleased when I opened his car door and he could jump right in.
Rudy was struggling to contain his excitement when we got to the field car park. He told me, in no uncertain terms, to hurry up and get my wellies on so he could go explore as he really couldn't wait for me any longer.
After some welcome belly crawls in the long, wet grass on the way to the field, Rudy stuck his head into what he now regards as 'his toy bag', pulled out a tennis ball and off he sprinted.
It's funny how he never goes far from me though. He only ventures further into the space when we explore it together.
He loves running alongside me and chasing each other about.
Rudy is so smart and understands so much when I tell him things. We had a go at the weaving poles in the field. You can see from the video how good he is. I'm going to get him to do it without following my hand next.
As always, he announced his return to the rescue by sticking his head out the car window and then actively seeking people out, so he could tell them about his little trip.
I just love this dog. He will bring you so much fun and joy.