Bobby - 1 year old male Cross-Breed

April 30th, 2008

Bobby is only 1 year old small cross-breed but he has had a very horrid start in life! His first owners husband use to kick him and throw him around the room. Thisill treatment has taken it’s toll on little Bobby, he is very nervous of people he doesn’t know to the point where he will run and hide if approached.

Because of his long coat he will need grooming daily, this proves to be a challenge. He is fine having his face and body brushed, but his belly and back end werea bit matted when he arrived, when we tried grooming those areas he turns to bite, we switched to scissors so the grooming didn’t hurt, but he still reacted in the same way.

He will need to be muzzled whilst being groomed until he learns to trust you. He is not great with other dogs, so we would
like his new home to take Bobby to training classes to help with his socialisation. He will chase cats. Although he is okay with children, due tohis very timid nature Bobby will only be homed with children 10+ who will understand that he has had a very bad start and it will take time beforehe trusts them.

Once Bobby realises he is not going to be hurt, he is a very loving dog, he gives kisses and will sit quietly on your lap for a
fuss. He will need a very understanding home which will take things slowly with him and not be put off by his initial mistrust.