Penny- Small/medium Crossbreed

[Sirlurcherlot]

Penny is a small to medium sized crossbreed who is sadly looking

for a new home as her current owner is having problems with her training and recall.

 

This is what she says:

 

Penny is approx 5 yrs old and she came from the dog pound.She's spayed and fully vaccinated,very clean in the house and well behaved.Main problem I have is recalling her when she's off the lead i.e she just ignores me and does /chases anything she wants! She jumps about when she sees other dogs but it's more playfulness than anything really.I had dog training using Barkbusters (recommended by a friend- don't ask!) which cost me £260,but the contract lasts the life of the dog. If she's rehomed then the new owner can see if they have more success training her than I've had!!! I'll try and send you some pictures asap.She's also friendly to people and good with children,never had any probs there.Thanks for replying and hope that's enough info.

 

 

 

The lady has had Penny for approx 4 years and has persisted in trying to train her in this time, it is her first dog- so someone with more experience may be able to train her! She is also a high energy dog- and I feel the combination of being left during the day, then being unable to be let off lead on a regular basis is perpetuating the problem.

 

There has recently been an incident where Penny chased some sheep- this has resulted in the final decision to rehome her.

Her owner really feels she has done her best and isn't doing either herself or Penny any favours.

 

 

The thing that is a worry is her friends at work have said that she should have the dog PTS because "passing the dog on is only passing the problem on"

Penny's owner feels this may be true, and that she will just be making problems for the new owners- I have persuaded her that if someone rehomes her they have taken her on knowing her problems, and that someone with experience will be able to train her.

 

 

She's a black crossbreed who's fully grown and I know she'll get overlooked so please someone help this happy little girl-rescue back up welcomed!!!

Her owner has asked for help and knows I have put her on here.

[Sarah B]

Any update on this little girl yet?

[Sirlurcherlot]

I can't believe I missed the above post on the 9th Of Dec.

May be I was looking at the old board??

 

Anyway, I have been in constant contact with Penny's owner and she did continue to try and

train her, but I honestly don't think she's the right person to do it - I think

she's been ill advised by dog trainers telling her Penny is untrainable !!

 

So whilst things did settle down I'm afraid things have come to a head again, and

Penny is actively seeking a new home. Her owner has always said to me "well if you could try for me"

but things are progressing now, her owner is struggling and really wants her to go to someone

who can train her.

 

The main thing is recall- she daren't let her off lead, and consequently Penny is always

full of energy- she sees a dog and she gets giddy- to me it's nothing more than that.

I think a trainer has told her she is dog aggressive- so why she was trying to get in my car

containing 4 dogs with her tail wagging I don't know.

[Sirlurcherlot]

Sadly Penny's owner is moving to an area where there will be lots of sheep and cattle,

and she is fearful that she won't be able to keep Penny and/or the livestock safe.

Her owner has asked the vet for help- all he suggested was euthanasia

which is the same as what her friends say.

 

I am going away tomorrow for 3 weeks- so the timing of this post is bad, BUT I just needed to put it up

just in case someone can wave a magic wand and get this little girl to a more relaxed environment,

where I know for sure she will be safe.

 

If anyone can offer any advice or suggestions I'll follow them up when I get back.

 

The lady is moving in September, no date was given, so she will be safe for sure until then.

[alfmar]

sirlurcherlot

 

do you know what is happening with penny ?

she looks like a very sweet little girl........... i bet she would love agility

[lauraw]

Hi I would be so interested in Penny if she is still looking for a new home and you are in the North West?

Thanks

Laura

[Yorkiepower]

Hi, Cld someone give an update on this topic please as its very worrying not knowing what has happened to this little dog with a stupid vet saying to PTS . I cant believe a vet wld say that with all the dog rescue sites there are. Please update pdq. Thankyou....

[Sirlurcherlot]

Hooge apologies I seem to have missed asnwers again- I think I need to

check my settings on the board as I'm sure I used to get emails.

Arrgghh!! I hate it when people put posts up and don't reply.

 

Sorry guys!! And to think I may have missed some homes.

 

Anyway, I did lose touch as Penny and her owner moved out of the area, she is now living in sheep country and is fairly miserable.

She has been refused rescue places at DT as the owner has been told she isn't dog friendly- now I haven't seen this dog for months, but the last time I saw her the owner said the same thing and there is nothing to suggest she isn't dog friendly at all.

The owner is resigned to the fact that Penny will stay with her as she can't rehome her- and DT turned her down, and fears the day she escapes and is shot by a farmer.

 

She says she won't PTS however, if stress levels rise and Penny is unhappy then there's no saying it won't come.

 

I shall contact everyone above and her owner and get back to you all.

[Sirlurcherlot]

Whilst someone was interested in Penny sadly it wasn't the right time for them, which makes me feel dreadful as they had enquired about her before and I missed it- if only I'd seen their first enquiry...........However, just a quick update, Penny is still looking and the family are getting slightly stressed and nervous due to the amount of lambs in their area.

 

So if anyone could offer her a home or rescue back up I'd be very grateful.