The old post was getting a little bit long, so as you'll read in a second, tonight seemed a perfect time to start a new post.....

Well, where do I begin. Scooby as usual got himself all excited as soon as he saw me tonight. When I grabbed the lead, he went crackers, and when I went to put it on him I didn't get one kiss..... I got two. The second one was almost a reassurance that the first one had happened! We then set off a nice peaceful walk as the sun began to set, but soon there was a bike went past, then a motorbike, then a group of teenagers. Each time though Scooby calmly sat down and allowed them to pass. We then sat by the river, and watched the sea birds as I plucked some more of the matted fur from his coat. Can you believe I even found his tickly spot, and the look on his face was amazing. It was like he had never been tickled before, and his body was reacting but he didn't know how to react.

When we got back to the farm, the night really began to take an amazing twist. Firstly he met my Oskar, and they  had a good sniff of each other with waggy tails, then after saying a nice hello to Jackie in the yard, he was invited into the farmhouse for the very first time.

It's all a bit of a blur how natural it felt, but basically me, Jackie and Neil just sat as he sniffed about, and sat and gave a paw for a treat. Then feeling brave,  Neil took the lead. Now you have to remember that I am the only person to physically hold Scooby since the day I got him from Walsall. He has sniffed other people, but nobody has taken the lead. Well, what followed next was astonishing. After a guided tour with Neil, Scooby decided to lie down, roll on his back and let me TICKLE HIS BELLY!! He was still very nervous, about me doing it, but I will never forget the look on his face. I have never, ever seen a dog look as thrilled and as content in my entire life.

Neil then walked him back to his stable, and we both just looked at each other and said "Wow."

That is absolutely fantastic! I am so chuffed at how well this big guy is doing! and bravo Neil... sounds like scooby is touching your soft spot 2! Keep it up guys! see you soon xx

Absolutely fantastic for all concerned especially Scooby, brilliant work everyone at Shak.

Really great news .So good to see what TLC  can do .X

yey see i new he could do it with your help a big pup at heart, see now he gets on with your dog you can take him home for the weekend lol im sure you other half (oskar) would love it lol haha.

Any words seem too insignificant to describe just what you and Scooby have achieved Steve.  I told you this guy was important for SHAK.
Scooby you are amazing to trust people after what someone has done to you....you're going to have a wonderful life at the Farm.  It'll get better and better for you as you continue to progress xxxxx
Looking forward to having you sniff me next!!

Miko's arrival from Scooby's old pound meant a little change of routine for Scooby tonight. I got him out, with a kiss as usual, (much to the amazement of Sharon)and then I had to hand him to Gregg for his walk. I jumped in the car to go get Miko, and you should of seen the look on his face. He watched me as he walked all the way down the drive, and the nearest I can think of to describe the atmosphere, is like a parent watching a child go to school for the first day. That feeling when the teacher takes hold of their hand and your leads them away. I was filled with concern, but also pride. My big lad has come on so much that now other people can take him out! wow.


I'm also proud to say that as usual he was a perfect Gentleman on his walk, and went back into his stable with no problems.

Well done Scooby, I always knew you could do it.

you are amazing in every way scooby oh and you steven
scooby you make me so proud,

Well where do I start...
I got to the farm today hoping I would have a nice easy walk with Jasmine... not the case as she was on a mission to pull me on my butt in the lovely slippy mud. So Stephen asked if I wanted to take Scooby instead as he is so well trained these days!!! I didn't know whether to laugh at him or cry at the thought he was serious! Anyways I had to bite the bullet cos Jas really was being a little minx, So Stephen handed me the lead...
Scooby was fantastic!!! He had his little sniffs at me and everything else he possibly could and then just "trotted" (yes I mean trot like a right little poser) along quite happily! He was even a little star when we had a couple of dogs off lead running up to us and barking!
Stephen has done an amazing job with this big fella and it shows as Scooby is always checking his friend is still close by.
What can I say??  I am lost for words (and trust me that does not happen very often)!!!
xxx

Ha Ha, believe me it doesn't!

Thank you Tanja, but its not really me thats done all the hard work. Scooby is the one who has had to figure everything out.

One more thing I would add, is that aswell as Tanja and Jasmine, Scooby was out with Sam, Harlie, Oliver and Kai, and yes that means 5 other people as well as me!

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