Such a Well Behaved Dog

So yesterday we all went to Dogs Unleashed in Cheshire, the weather held off and we had a fantastic day. Mr Binx made his presence well known from the word go and as a responsible owner for most of the day he was muzzled. Before anyone starts thinking what a horrible person, consider this... what would happen if Binx attacked a dog who dived over to him (as puppies do). He didn't like it and he did have a go when the dog did it so having the muzzle just stopped him snapping at the dog. I have no issue with muzzles when the dog can breathe, eat and drink okay as Binx could, if anything with a nervy dog like Binx its a show of responsibility, I even had a fellow cairn owner come over and tell me how she wanted one for hers. Most of the time Binx would happily approach other dogs but as soon as one barked he did go crazy and bark back and as much as I love him gosh hes annoying! It does make me wonder how much longer he would have been with us if we didn't adopt him because he really does need to be with another dog. Anyway away from my naughty Mr Binx and on to Chance! 

Chance is so nervous when he meets new people in the house so I was a bit worried about how he'd get on but there really was no need. Every dog that passed, Chance would go prance over and give them a sniff so politely. He has the nicest manners and never shows any aggression even when he can see Binx barking next to him. A few people got the honours of being approached and sniffed by Chance, its only when they go to touch him where he can be a bit wary. You could see in his eyes and the way he walked though how happy he was to be amongst the crowd. Considering how nervous a dog he is, its quite surprising! Chance did enter a dog show and came 4th in the rescue category, he doesn't have much of a sob story... except for being rescued within an hour of being put to sleep. He wasn't in the worse condition when he came into rescue and other than been a stray we have no history of him. Its not about the history though, any dog who is saved from deaths door is a miracle in my eyes and because he was still in rescue he deserved 1st place in my eyes! I'm not bitter though haha. I am so proud of Chance. I always feel crazy when I say I'm proud of my dogs but to me they are like children and for every single achievement they fulfill I'm proud, even my foster dogs! 

 

I hope that if people know how confident Chance can be in a large area with hundreds of people and dogs, they may realise he will gain confidence and trust in them. I hope that he will get his forever home, its easy enough to look at him and say aw look how sad he looks, aw he needs a home. Don't just say, act! Chance is such a loving dog and is so easy to look after. He needs a few short walks a day and someone around most of the time. Surely there is an active retired person out there to suit his needs? Who is desperate for a friend who will often stand there with his head on your knee looking at you lovingly... I know the right home is there and no matter how long we wait he will find his perfect forever home :) 

Lucy, Chance, Mr Binx, Tinks and Sal x