So candys viewing went really well the other day, since she was in a funny mood and playing up with other dogs at the farm where we did the viewing I thought she'd ruin it for herself but she was really well behaved and only had a sniff at the couples springer spaniel. I was so happy and everything was going well but unfortunately the couple decided she may be a little too strong on the lead.
So time for a few home truths on candy. She is dog reactive, she will bark at dogs she sees on the lead but she doesn't have one bit of aggression on her, personally I think shes frustrated because she's on a lead and can't say hello. Off lead candy is fantastic and has brilliant recall. Next candy does pull on the lead, not overly and as she's only 11kg she's not too strong but she can yank if she sees a small furry or bird. She's like a terrier in that respect but dogs will be dogs and she just needs a firm hand to keep hold. Candy is very food orientated so this does help with dog reaction, she just needs some on lead training, which is much harder when you have three other dogs. I'm convinced it wouldn't take long though, her prey instinct though, I don't think can be taken out about her.
And finally and most importantly candy is a lap dog, she loves to be with you, she will constantly be sat on your knee and will ask for attention if you stop stroking her. She will give you the funniest grin that you can't help but fall in love with. She'll follow you everywhere and be the most loyal dog. Candy is near perfect, she just needs time and all the love in the world.
A few weeks ago I went for a walk and a 10 year old girl joined me, candy didn't even bother with her as she walked with us. She was full of questions about the dogs one of which was what if you don't find her a home, to which i said I would, she kept asking saying but what If we didn't. As much as I persuaded her I would find her a home in the end i had to tell her I would look after her if she didn't. She then went to ask the same about the next foster dog I will have. I admired her curiosity, but it made me sad how pessimistic she was. What if I couldn't find a dog a home? The dog would end up passing without a real owner. The truth is foster dogs are loved just like my own, should they go to rainbow bridge when their with me I'd hope they'd wait for me there. These dogs arent just rescue dogs they are temporary members of my family and will be forever treated like that until their forever home comes. And every dog has a forever home come forward, it can take days, weeks, months but that forever home will come. Being in rescue requires a sense of optimism, if you don't have that you would never rehome a dog but I do and candys home will come forward!
In the meantime though She'll be spoilt to lots of love, new toys and plenty of treats :) 
