Bobby Greyhound DofB 25.8.21 RRemedies Centre

[xxlynne]

Current Status: Available

Bobby's Story: Bobby is now retired from Racing and we were asked to help him. Rescue Remedies offered a Rescue place. Bobby is now neutered, chipped, and fully vaccinated. Bobby came in to our Rescue Centre nr Gatwick whilst awaiting his new family.

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Please note: Dog laws have changed, with zero public tolerance and prejudice against bull breeds and terriers in particular. 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.

Bobby's progress through our Rescue is below.
We work with our dogs, who often reveal an evolving picture and positive skills as they build trust.

Original referral information: Joe the Greyhound trainer volunteered to give Faye a new boyfriend.

Bobby came into RescueRemedies on the 23rd April 24

[xxlynne]

[Jayde K]

Today I took Bobby for a little trip to Earlswood Lakes.

He was a bit hesitant to get into the car at first but with a little time and encouragement, he managed to get in and settle well. Bobby travelled well, smiles all the way.

Once we got to the lakes, he waited patiently in the car to be unclipped and hopped out.

We walked around the lake nice and calm, stopping for lots of sniffs and to watch the ducks. We even said hello to a few people who asked if they could, Bobby was more than happy to get some extra pets in!

We finally stopped off on a bench to have some water and relax before getting back into the car. Bobby was a lot easier to get into the car the second time.

Once we got back to the kennel, he was happy to see Faye and went straight inside for some shade.

Overall, Bobby’s behaviour was amazing and he didn’t pull once on the lead! Can’t wait to take him out again :)

[Claire-Michelle]

I got my first opportunity to walk Bobby today, having previously met him when returning from with other walkers. Such a beautiful soft stroke as Bobby rested his head up against me.

Bobby craves love and attention, so much so that he seems to always push his way between his kennel mate and any person to get all the love.

Bobby was easy to harness once I was able to keep all four paws on the ground (rather than climbing me for cuddles).

It was amusing to see his excitement as we set off on our first walk. He has little controlled leaps like a jumping pony, but while staying close so it wasn’t too difficult to keep control of the leads.

The initial excitement passed quickly and then he walked beautifully; always staying neatly by my side. Where some of the female greyhounds have the tendency to make me swap leads from one had to the other so I can switch sides while they avoid the mud. There was no weaving around and Bobby was perfectly happy to stay on my left side throughout.

We met some walkers while out on our woodland walk and he politely approached with a sniff to request some attention, then very much enjoyed their strokes.

After a lovely walk and taking his kennel mate out to. We returned to a lot more boisterous attention seeking. After plenty of jumpy muddle cuddles, Bobby finally calmed enough to allow me to remove Faye’s harness (next time I’ll remember to take her muzzle off before entering so she doesn’t have to wait).

I look forward to our next walk, knowing what a calm, polite and friendly experience it was once Bobby’s initial excitement was overcome.

[Julia]

For the sweetest of snuggles; get yourself a greyhound.

After a busy, tiring or stressful day, you may ask yourself: where can I go to get the warmest of welcomes and some guaranteed doggy cuddles? At least I did recently. I came up with the answer straightaway - visit the gorgeous RR greyhounds, of course!

Hayley and De Niro were out having walkies but I was pleased to see the sweet, eager faces of Faye and Bobby in their kennel. Faye has a calm welcome whilst Bobby shows his welcome in his excited body - both are adorable.

Sure enough, soon after my appearance, I had two sweet and quiet, warm doggy bodies and soft little heads leaning up against me, wanting all the strokes and giving me all the love.

Bobby also has the most beautiful, marble-like coat markings that's hard to see in photos.

Such gorgeous, loving dogs who will really cheer you up and calm you down.

[Amy+Ian]

We had a bit of a wet walk with Bobby & Faye last Thursday - and had some paddock time afterwards. Faye was more interested in the tennis balls than Bobby was, but Bobby enjoyed a mini zoomie in the rain! Lovely to see greyhounds running just for the sheer joy of it

At one point, Bobby looked up to the sky when he heard the sound of an aeroplane going over (not spooked at all, just interested), so probably a sound that he hasn’t heard very often before, whereas Faye was completely blasé about it

[Claire-Michelle]

Went for a lovely hot weather walk with Bobby recently. He was as good as gold as always, even about wearing a muzzle on a hot day (which they would clearly prefer not to, but accept with patience and good grace as a means to an end).

After a good walk around the shady woods we went in search of a free paddock for some muzzle free play. In the process we passed the poets hut. Bobby was absolutely ready to take advantage of the chair in the shade, so we stopped and he had a good old snuggle down.

Clearly a big sofa and strokes fan!

What a gorgeous boy ready to find his permanent home.

[kazscanlan]

Today a fellow Walker Scot and I took Bobby and his kennel mate Faye to a secure field so they could have some off lead playtime and show us just how fast they can run…

It was a glorious sight to see Bobby in full force running for pleasure and fun.

Bobby is so beautiful he has the most amazing colourful coat and the sweetest nature you could ever imagine.

Even though they had a huge field to play in Bobby still checked in with us and came over for a nudge which means a cuddle and a fuss.

After 30/40 mins he stretched out on the grass and was so relaxed and happy.

Sadly our time was soon up but we promised him we would take him back soon as he definitely had a wonderful time

[Scotrpd64]

Hi Folks, Karen's wrote most of it so just adding a little extra. Bobby is such an affectionate boy when he's had his runaround in the field you'll find him pressed against you requesting your undivided attention & massaging, he loves that. Bobby is truely a wonderful humorous character. Come & meet him Folks, I can assure you won't be disappointed.

[SimoneG]

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