Murphy Gwynne

MURPHY HAS A BABY BROTHER

In Autumn 2019, there was a lovely addition to Murphy’s family, his dear little baby brother, Buddy. As suggested by his name, the little guy soon became a very firm friend.

MURPHY’S HISTORY

Murphy was called Angus in 2013 and he was just 14 months old. He was surrendered through no fault of his own.

FOSTERER’S FIRST REPORT- UK: March 2013

Paula said “Murphy is settling well, relaxing a bit more as each day goes by. He walks well on the lead, he doesn’t pull and by the end of the walk he’s usually at your side so it’s a real pleasure.

He is very obedient and comes back instantly if you call him in the garden as he just wants to be near you. He will sit and lie down when told.

Last night the grandchildren came to stay. I was surprised at his initial reaction as he threw himself down on the floor in a very submissive manner when they first came to meet him. I wondered if he had ever met a child. This morning he was more relaxed around my 7 year old granddaughter, and was calm and gentle.

He has had the run of the house at night and has been good. He travels well in the car and now jumps in as soon as you open the door.

Summing up; he is an intelligent affectionate young dog who needs some basic training and needs to know his boundaries. He would benefit from being in a home where he wasn’t left for long periods”.

SECOND REPORT: March 2013

“Murphy has become much brighter and has a lot more energy. He has had a stomach upset, but with treatment this is clearing.

He is very good with cats, lovely with my young grandchildren and his attitude to new dogs he meets is improving (he can jump at them in a rather exuberant way which not every dog likes).

I am walking twice a week with my friend who dog walks so he’s in a group of 9 dogs and is fine with them all.

Murphy’s manners in the house have greatly improved although he will steal food if he spies an opportunity.

He does tend to jump up on people when he greets them but this is also improving, to prevent him jumping on me I hold my outstretched hand towards him and he sits down politely…he’s a very quick learner.

Murphy walks well on the lead; the only time he really pulls is to get to another dog and then he becomes quite strong so we’re working on this.

He has not shown any possessive behaviour towards food or toys and is very submissive with my dogs.

I have not left Murphy alone in the house since he arrived as I suspect he would not be too happy at the moment. I have left him in the car for a few minutes while I called in the shop and he seemed ok.

Murphy has a lovely laid back personality and adores people. He doesn’t seem to be too bothered about the company of other dogs so would probably be ok as an only dog as long as he wasn’t left alone for long periods. Equally, he would be happy living with another dog that also had a similar temperament with which he could bond.

The hair on his face seems to have grown and covered up some of the marks which gives his face a much softer look, which is good because that’s exactly what he

Murphy is a “big softy” who will make a perfect family dog for someone willing to continue with his training. He is very responsive and willing to please so this shouldn’t take too long”.

THIRD FOSTER REPORT – March 2013

“Murphy has become a happy contented boy who is very loving and willing to please.

He is now 99% house trained and is very obedient (most of the time!)

He has started to sleep downstairs with Jake and trots upstairs to wake me up about 7am to go outside.

He has put on weight and is now over 25kg. He has two feeds a day with treats in between. He loves to be groomed and usually ends up lying on his back with his eyes closed.

When I pick up the lead he becomes ecstatic but will sit down when told while I put the lead on.

He loves his walks and with further training and lots of interaction with other dogs I am confident he will be good off lead as his recall is very good”.

THE BEST OF NEWS (April 2013)

Murphy has gone off happily to his Forever Home.