Riko and Mana Husky x Akita Pair DofB 18.01.18 RRemedies Centre
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Sabrinamxx
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Re: Riko and Mana Husky x Akita Pair DofB 18.01.18 Copthorne Christmas Foster
We were delighted for the opportunity to foster this wonderful pair over the Christmas and New Year. They are great in the car leaving the kennel, Riko likes to put his nose into the fresh air whilst Mana chills out. Really great around the house, completely house trained and will let you know when they need to go outside to the bathroom. They enjoy chilling out for long periods but greatly enjoy long walks and exploring new areas and smells. As our confidence and trust has grown we have built up the courage to take them to busier dog walking areas and they have been brilliant should other dogs approach. As time goes on through the foster they demonstrate aptitude for training in terms of improving on-lead walking and following commands, though both can be stubborn at times!
Over the festive period they got the opportunity to meet other people in our house - they were extremely welcoming and in turn visited our family (with their dogs). After greeting, they played in the garden and were happy with all the attention and presents they received. These dogs, as a pair, being so brilliant with other dogs and with humans at an exciting time is testament to them and demonstrates how phenomenal they would be to anybody thinking of adopting in terms of being able to slot into a busy life.
They also had the opportunity to join us for some pub grub and to meet friends in an outside setting. After a long box hill walk (loved the snow, weren't so sure on the Stepping Stones if you've done that walk!), dog food pub roast dinner, they both settled elegantly by the table receiving looks of admiration from other pub goers. They were nervous of the fireworks but no more than huddling up with us on the sofa, easily soothed and still excited to walk even if fireworks were going on. When meeting new people, Riko, contrary to what those who have not met them might expect, is slower to open up and is perhaps less confident but will open up with time and trust whilst Mana remains the sassy, scritches obsessed fluffball that handles initial meetings as Riko initially looks on cautiously!
Having fostered this pair when able on a number of occasions, their affection, love and loyalty to those looking after them is unrivalled and their character and personalities make it a pleasure - certainly made our Christmas and New Year.
Over the festive period they got the opportunity to meet other people in our house - they were extremely welcoming and in turn visited our family (with their dogs). After greeting, they played in the garden and were happy with all the attention and presents they received. These dogs, as a pair, being so brilliant with other dogs and with humans at an exciting time is testament to them and demonstrates how phenomenal they would be to anybody thinking of adopting in terms of being able to slot into a busy life.
They also had the opportunity to join us for some pub grub and to meet friends in an outside setting. After a long box hill walk (loved the snow, weren't so sure on the Stepping Stones if you've done that walk!), dog food pub roast dinner, they both settled elegantly by the table receiving looks of admiration from other pub goers. They were nervous of the fireworks but no more than huddling up with us on the sofa, easily soothed and still excited to walk even if fireworks were going on. When meeting new people, Riko, contrary to what those who have not met them might expect, is slower to open up and is perhaps less confident but will open up with time and trust whilst Mana remains the sassy, scritches obsessed fluffball that handles initial meetings as Riko initially looks on cautiously!
Having fostered this pair when able on a number of occasions, their affection, love and loyalty to those looking after them is unrivalled and their character and personalities make it a pleasure - certainly made our Christmas and New Year.