Lilley the dog update, LOTS of piccies!

I can't believe its been two weeks since we brought her home, she has been absolutely wonderful. I am so glad we chose rescue, we have a dog that has fitted perfectly into our lifestyle. her behaviour in the house is impeccable, she doesn't listen all that well on walks but it is early days yet and I can already let her off the lead in secure environments so I am sure we will get there with her soon.

Her temperament is spot on, she is so soppy I think we could do anything with her, she got glass in her paw (really embedded so i didnt see it straight away despite washing thoroughly and looking carefully) she let me wash the paw and bind it up to stop the bleeding, walked on it for a day without a limp and then let me dig the glass out with tweezers, all without reacting or even whining let alone growling! she didn't even have anyone holding her whilst I dug the glass out she just lay there upside down next to me and watched!!!

Here are a few photos of my wonderful girl (taken on a mix of phone, ipad and camera so of various qualities!)

her fave place... the sofa



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she isn't always keen on going out in the garden



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But loves her walks





And fetch is the best game ever... but only with a stick, nothing else is worth chasing!





Go on then... throw it!!!







I think she has settled in well...

Aww, she looks much loved!!

Shes gorgeous and looks like she loves her meerkat

She looks absolutely beautiful & so chilled. I have 3 rescues & they are all been fab - different qualities from having them from a puppy.
Just one thing, please take care with sticks. I have seen some horrible accidents with dogs & sticks.

Awwww doggy, what big paws you have :shock:!!!

Loving the stretch on the sofa, looks like she's attempting yoga!

she looks really happy.

She is lovely and looks so chilled out!

I love these pictures! She looks so happy


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pipkoi said:

She looks absolutely beautiful & so chilled. I have 3 rescues & they are all been fab - different qualities from having them from a puppy.
Just one thing, please take care with sticks. I have seen some horrible accidents with dogs & sticks.

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She looks as though she has been with you forever, very settled
I second the advice on taking care with the sticks, they can splinter in the throat and cause really nasty damage. What about trying a rubber stick?
She's so beautiful, I love the pic of her lying on her back on the sofa. She looks very happy and full of character :lol:

Thanks everyone I think I am in shock that I actually have a dog :shock: it's not like I have wanted one for about 20 years or anything! :lol:

pipkoi said:

She looks absolutely beautiful & so chilled. I have 3 rescues & they are all been fab - different qualities from having them from a puppy.
Just one thing, please take care with sticks. I have seen some horrible accidents with dogs & sticks.

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I know, I have tried so many things, she will chase them but not bring them back! :roll: I am going to get a football type thing with ropes on and see if that works, if not a safe stick thing despite the price!!! But I'm not sure if she will play with even that, I showed her one in a pet shop and got very little reaction. Tennis balls she ignores, toys she chases but doesn't even pick up... But if you have a stick she will love you forever :roll:

I might start tennis ball training in the living room later, it would be the easiest option!

Success!!! A rubber felt covered rubber bone on a rope makes a suitable fetch toy! :thumb:

A rope tuggy thing didn't, a ball on a rope didn't, a ball didn't, a toy duck didn't, a rubber ring toy didn't but apparently the rubber bone was good enough! :lol::lol::lol:

We now have a very muddy dog toy and a sleepy dog!