Honey

GOOD NEWS UPDATE (31.5.2015)

We are delighted to hear that some lovely people spotted Honey on our website and she has now gone to her wonderful new home. Julie thanked us for our help and told us she and Honey really appreciated it. We, of course, just thrilled that we were able to help in some small way.

HISTORY

Honey is an 8yr old Golden Retriever (born November 2006). She is vaccinated but not yet spayed so a season is being awaited.

She was rescued by Hessa’s Homeless Hounds and is in one of their foster homes. For various reasons, she has led a sad and lonely life which has lead to a few behavioural issues which are currently being addressed with good guidance, patience, understanding and love.

She is really gorgeous & has had lots of interest but the right home still hasn’t come forward for her as she needs a very experienced, confident but patient, kind and understanding owner. She doesn’t need or want sympathy just a pack leader who is willing and able to give her the wonderful life this beautiful lady deserves.

PERSONALITY

Poor Honey is a confused, poorly socialised girl whose life has not been good in any way. She has no trust in people so doesn’t like strangers visiting her home. This is getting better as she looks to her fosterer’s more and more for guidance She will now stay by their sides until she feels she wants to approach people who are all told to ignore her. This nervousness is only in enclosed spaces as, on walks,
she isn’t worried by people at all.

SOCIAL LEARNING

Travel: She didn’t like cars when she arrived in her foster home but, having been on holiday recently, she slept for the entire three & a half hour journey both ways.

Housetraining: She’s clean in the house, only barks when she senses exciting things are about to happen like food & walks & she sleeps in the kitchen with some of her
fosterer’s dogs at night.

Grooming: Honey hadn’t been groomed. She arrived with a matted coat and was covered in her own pooh. She wouldn’t let her fosterers touch her at first but they’ve gradually built up her confidence enough to be able to remove most of the mats bit by bit and, now, she will accept being brushed and having her teeth, ears, feet & body examined by her fosterers. It is baby steps but they are getting there.

Le adwalking: Honey hadn’t been walked, socialised or even loved but she is fast learning about all three. Now, she lives for her walks and will get as wet & muddy as possible. Fox & horse poo are even better to get covered in!

Recall: Her recall is good unless she sees something she’d rather be doing.

General behaviour: She is a typical Goldie in many ways. Apart from enjoying her walks, Honey loves to retrieve a tennis ball & will usually give it back! She asos can’t get enough of the beach & the sea.

Children: She is not good with children

Dogs: Her fosterers have 8 dogs of their own & after controlled introductions she was fine with them. Now, three months later, she is fully integrated into the pack.

She’s never shown any aggression to other dogs either at home or out & about and is now confident enough to initiate play with new dogs.

Cats: Although her fosterers haven’t got a cat of their own, Honey has seen some on walks and she just looks then carries on. Also, her fosterers have two Yorkies and they have found, in the past, dogs with high prey drives are over interested in them which isn’t the case with Honey. Julie, therefore, can’t see there being any problems with a dog savvy cat who will put a dog in their place!.

HONEY’S DREAM HOME

Honey’s dream home would be with an experienced adult only household with no visiting children and preferably another dog or dogs who will give her confidence and will help her to settle in.