Otto arrived in a mad panic tonight along with Bouncer. Two more Brummy's, Otto is absoloutley terrified. He is another that is going to need so much work, but when I saw those ears on Wednesday, I knew I had to give him a chance if he needed it. As it happens he did, today.

i sat outside his kennel yesterday just to try an get him to come near me, he was having none of it, such a lovely looking dog, and those lug holes bless him. so glad you have him.

The wonderful Addy and Otto 2 met for a walk today for the first time. Otto is very hand shy, and I think that he too has had a beating at some point. He loved little Addy though. Once again it is around his back that he doesn’t like being touched, but he just sniffs and licks your hand. Otto is desperate to play, and it was great watching him and Addy in the office playing together.

Some photos from Otto's walk today:

Otto came out of his kennel nicely for me.  He's very keen on food and although a little skittish on the lead we had a good time.  He does a nice sit and can give a paw for treats.  I even got to stroke him all the way down his back several times.

what a smile he doesnt look happy at all lol he is a handsome lad i did get to rub his ears which he liked that seemed to get a little trust not a lot tho.

Another dog who came to us with a reputation.  From what I have seen, and bearing in mind he has only been with us a few days, any issues he has with hand shyness or skitishness can be overcome pretty quickly as he is very motivated by food as the pictures show.

He is still young which helps.

he is a georges boy and he does look happy as larry lol

with time and plenty of hot dogs im sure that him and polly will come round but in my experience i think it is always better to gain trust by going at there pace and not forcing them like most people do but thwey are both in the best place now.

good look otto keep that smile going.

Good point John, always at the dogs pace, I just think that Ottos pace will be a lot quicker than some of the other dogs - Polly being a prime example.

He is already targetting hands for food, offering behaviours for reward, allows himself to be touched and actually solicits attention.  I think his age is important here, still has a good level of bounce backability as opposed to some of the older dogs whos mistrust has been reinforced over a longer period of time.

apsolutly agree because most of the timr when a dog gives a small growl or look and people egnor it that is a renforcement and also if a dog gives a growl they are people out there that will wack them because of that but the reson why they growl is because we did not listen to the warning signs before.

but i an sure they will do great in your care gregg.

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