Logan Caddick

EARLY HISTORY

OLLIE was 2yrs old, vaccinated and microchipped and was given up very reluctantly by his distraught owners when they were forced to move house.

He adores and is very gentle with children, having lived with a child with autism, is very friendly to everyone, is fully housetrained and is used to a sleeping in a crate. He is also very good in a car.

He was initially fostered by Pauline in Somerset.

FIRST REPORT FROM PAULINE

Just as we were told, Ollie is extremely good natured and friendly. He makes no attempt to go upstairs or on furniture. He responds very well to his name and walks well on a lead. He has clearly, been loved very much.

He gets on well with the other dogs but doesn’t seem to be used to playing with them. He is happy just sitting and watching them play instead.

His nether regions are looking much better after his castration operation. The swelling, which initially looked horrendous, is going right down now with the help of homeopathic remedies.

He is on Burns food which he will eat but he doesn’t seem to be a particularly greedy dog. Possibly because of his recent op, he squats really close to the ground for his wees which actually looks quite funny. All in all, he is a really lovely boy.

SECOND REPORT

Ollie spent a short time with Jo and family in Wiltshire to be fully child and cat tested before rehoming.

Jo said,“Just thought I’d let you know Ollie’s settled in really well. The boys have had loads of fun playing with him, he loves the soft toys and he enjoyed his walk this evening. He’s certainly full of beans and loves the children. He didn’t bat an eyelid when Boo (the black cat) came for a walk with us he had a quick sniff then carried on”.

UPDATE JUNE 2009

Ollie has now gone to his forever home in Somerset.

FIRST REPORT FROM HIS FOREVER HOME

Sarah said. “Logan has settled with us incredibly well – so well in fact that it’s hard to believe he’s only been with us for a week! He certainly has no confidence issues; the first thing he did when he came home was launch himself on to the sofa, give a big sigh and go to sleep. Sandy wasn’t impressed though, and he’s rapidly learnt he doesn’t get on the furniture.

He is a very clever boy, quickly picking up his new name (he actually responds better to Logan than he did to Ollie) and learning not to snatch toys, socks, cushions, jumpers, blankets . . . anything in fact. Sandy has been a great help in making Logan feel welcome, and in teaching him the few manners he was lacking.

After he’d had a good sniff around our house, we took him for a long walk on his first afternoon with us – he definitely has needed the halti for a few days, but even so is learning to walk very well on the lead, and if he’s had a good run there’s no need at all for the halti.

Day two saw Logan displaying a curiosity about the canal which suggested he enjoys splashing, but isn’t too sure about swimming. He also loves fetching balls and quickly learnt the chase game my boys play with Sandy. He now knows the difference between having to come, and it being play time – as I said, a very quick learner!

Logan has been very polite when friends have come round, and doesn’t force himself on to people – similarly, when out and about, he won’t bother other people and dogs. An evening trip to the beach saw the boys getting in the sea to encourage Logan to swim – he was desperate to follow Sandy but just wasn’t sure, but an hour or so of being in the sea with Douglas and Connor has given him a big confidence boost, and he’s not worried about the smaller waves. How he copes with the bigger surf when we head over to Wales remains to be seen, but he’ll no doubt suss it all out in time.

Logan loves his food, but is still a bit skinny; however, he seems very healthy and full of vitality, with the most gorgeous coat.

We were all a bit worried about how the gap left by our flatcoat, Flynn, could be lessened, if maybe another dog just wouldn’t fit in, but Logan has joined us without any difficulty and we are all (neighbours included) totally besotted with him. There has been no real jealousy from Sandy, she is still top dog, but she has now got the spring back in her step and her ‘retriever smile’ back. She and Logan have started playing really well and it’s great to see them both so happy.

Thanks to everyone for all your help – you have found us the ideal companion who we hope will be with us for a long time.”