On Kessingland beach a couple of nights ago. I reckon he's now persuaded that 4 hours in the car was worthwhile after all
Tucker update time…..and it’s not a happy ending I’m afraid. He stayed over for the bank holiday and was settled towards the end of the stay. The problem is separation anxiety - we had sleeping arrangement issues that would be difficult for us to resolve in our open plan house.
Tucker has been previously rehomed from Bleakholt about a year ago and it lasted four weeks before he was returned for separation anxiety reasons.
A good friend has what could be Tuckers twin - Hunter had massive separation issues and chewed through two doors to find James. He’s fine now but the house destruction was more than we are willing encounter.
A chat with Bleakholts behaviourist yesterday was usefull and echo’d James experience and the expected length of time to get Tucker un-institutioned.
Im heart broken because he is 98% of the way there - he does everything else so very well and is a pleasure to be with. If anyone is retired/works from home and has the time to work on separation then you couldn’t go far wrong with Tucker.
Anyway….. I spent an enjoyable 6 hours today with the following doggo’s.
Buddy found some fox poo and had a good roll ( i gave him a good brush when i took him back). He was followed by Elfie the Elkhound who is a timid 8 month old who is scared by kissing gates and footbridges so took lots of patience and praise. She said hello to my parents in return for a little cheese. And then Tucker time!!!!!!! Stick and squeaky ball rescues then afterwards doggo #2 visit for my parents for cheese n’chill out before returning him.
Oscar chilling in the pub. I nipped to loo soon after this, they had a live singer on. When I came back he was singing a tribute song for him.
Im heart broken because he is 98% of the way there - he does everything else so very well and is a pleasure to be with. If anyone is retired/works from home and has the time to work on separation then you couldn’t go far wrong with Tucker.
Oh mate, I'm sorry. I was properly rooting for you and Tucker.
Definitely a big shame, separation anxiety is a ridiculously hard nut to crack. My first dog from inexperience I managed to cause it and since then have focused on it massively to stop it because it's so upsetting for them/us.
We are still going to take Tucker out for the day / have respite weekends with him. It gives him a change of scenery and provides Bleakholt with a bigger picture ie how he is in cafes/restaurants, how he travels in the car etc.
He’s a stunning looking dog and always invokes conversation with people, we might just happen upon his ideal forever home when out and about.
