Buster - His journey to his new life - HOMED

Buster met his mum's friend's dog Gracie today, looks like they have had lots of fun running around together. Thanks Richard for sending me this. I'm so glad they are getting on well

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Buster's first day in his new home, sent to me by his new owner Terri who loves him very much

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Just been sent this picture of Buster in his new home, he looks so happy I'm so pleased for him

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Just wanted to say a massive congratulations to Buster on finding his new home! I'm so pleased for him to have finally found his new mummy and a very loving home that he so deserves. Thank you Terri for taking him on, and Richard and Jodie for putting Terri in contact with me. I know he is going to be well and truly loved with Terri and I'm so happy for him. Will definitely be keeping in touch and I'm sure we can go out for a walk together one weekend soon x




What you need to know if you are considering taking Buster on:
He loves other dogs,

He loves people and children,

His recall is good although he will get distracted by other dogs/people in the park quite easily,

He does not like cats or small pets such as guinea pigs or rabbits,

He will steal food from the counter if no one is looking and will try to get on the sofa, again if he thinks no one is looking. 

He will need TWO thirty minute walks EVERY day (one AM one PM)



Buster came into rescue on the 1st of March 2014 at 8 months old. He is a Lurcher Collie mix looking for a nice forever home. Buster is a very sweet natured boy, very gentle. He was handed over to us as his owner's three year old child wouldn't leave Buster alone. He is quite shy with other dogs but once he gets to know them he will play with them for hours. He loves people and obviously older children. Buster doesn't have a bad bone in his body I really love this guys temperament. He does have some basic manners to learn, not getting on the furniture for one being that he is quite a large dog. He also steals food so will be getting some training for that too. He hasn't ever been let off a lead on a walk but I'm sure he will be off enjoying life with the rest of the gang in no time

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Update on day 2: Buster hasn't tried to get on the furniture at all since we started his training yesterday which we are very pleased with. He had his first walk off the lead (in tennis courts) and he came back every time I called him which I was very impressed with. He was running around with all the dogs trying to get them to play with him which again is a big step in the right direction. He has still been trying his luck to take food from me when I sit down to eat but definitely improving there.

Update on day 11: Buster no longer gets on the furniture which is great. He has improved massively when it comes to food stealing as he no longer tries to take it off my plate. He does however steal off the worktops. As soon as I catch him I will correct this behaviour but so far he is only doing it when I’m out. It’s not even food that he is taking off the sides, he likes material things such as tea towels. When Buster arrived he had several fleece blankets and he carries them everywhere suckling them. So when he stole the tea towel I was quite surprised to find he had shredded it as he hasn't shredded the blankets. I have now got him chewing on a kong so slowly I hope I can wean him off the blankets.
I would definitely say that Buster would prefer a home where he can be the only dog. While playing with him and my own dog, I noticed Buster got rather jealous when I made a fuss of my own dog. Tonight he put himself between me and my dog and proceeded to cock his leg over me...In disgust I told him off and I put him straight in the garden.

Update on day 17: Buster goes off lead and runs around happily and has a nice recall. He has lost some of that weight and is much fitter now. He does however chase other dogs that are running for a ball and will nip them on the butt if he gets close enough.Going to try a vibrating anti bark collar to solve this – really hoping it works as the citronella spray collar did not. Buster is still a very happy and loving fella and still makes me laugh with his clown like personality. He is going to make someone a lovely pet when he’s ready. The video below is of him playing with a couple of his new friends.

Update day 20: Buster has made fantastic progress. The vibrating no bark collar seems to have done the trick and he is much less vocal out on walks now. He is so friendly with other dogs and people I'm really proud of him. He no longer wants to carry a blanket around with him and would much rather have a toy. He now knows that stealing of the worktops is bad and never gets on the furniture. His recall has been very good, he loves running around with all the other dogs and he will run over to other dogs and people at the park and give them all a lovely, submissive greeting but will come back as soon as you call him. He really is a smashing boy, so gentle, loving and friendly. 

Update day 31: Buster knows some basic commands now, sit, give paw and thanks to Rose doing some training with him he will even sit with sausage on his paws and not touch it until you say he can have it. He has also stopped destroying toys and is definitely much more relaxed. He is good with being left at home for a couple of hours when I have to go out, as far as I can see he just sleeps. I would say now that Buster has lived with my two dogs for the last 4 weeks he will be able to live with another dog. He will be looking for a home with no cats as he does chase them. Buster loves kids but giving the reason he came into rescue I would suggest that they be over 10 years of age and understand that he won't like being pulled around and jumped on. Buster will need constant training throughout his life as he is a very intelligent boy and will need a lot of mental stimulation as well as his physical work out of two 30 minute walks every day.

Buster at the beach on day 50. One gorgeous happy boy!

one smart chap with his new collar

So as you all know by now, Buster is my foster pup who has been with us for almost 2 months now. We have been working very hard with him to prepare him for a new owner to take him on (more details at allweatherwalkies.com). If anyone is interested then please contact me. 

Buster's new collar finally arrived, how dashing!

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Buster really is a good boy now, he really deserves a second chance