wyliecat88
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Duke..... (Formerly Spaghetti)A big thank you to Johnnie. He arrived home from a meeting in Coventry with a Mastiff cross in his boot that he picked up en route. Sharon has decided to call this big strong boy Duke, and he really is going to take some work. He only arrived at 9pm, and is very stressed and very nervous. It is going to take a while for him to realise that no one is going to hurt him, but I am sure it is a hurdle we can cross. Hopefully I will get some pictures soon, and of course you can follow his progress on here
Well done John for working so hard with this guy, and thanks for helping getting him up here.
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melia
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I'm sure Duke will settle down quickly with you. He is a nervous lad but once he gets to know you his true personality shines through. Like me, all the regular walkers at the pound fell in love with him, its such a shame that he ended up there. I'm glad he is with you now, he deserves a chance - thank you all for helping him.
Shaz x
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K9 Search UK
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Heres a little background for you on Duke, this poor dog was holed up for a few weeks in brambles between a train line and dual carriageway. It took many days of perservering by the dogwarden Maurice Jones....who spent a few hours a day, feeding in a bid to gain his trust. On the day he finally gave up, he had to endure further torment when a group of yobbos tried to attack the dogwarden and a member of the public for taking the dog. Scared stiff, Duke tried to pull himself under the dogwardens van that was parked on a busy dual carriageway. Police arrived and escorted the wardens van away, but some of the officers recognised Duke as belonging to a local asian man, the police had apparently attended this house of several occasions, the dog apparently lay in a very small garden with nothing more than concrete as a friend and would quiver in fear when they entered the garden and tried to acknowledge him.
Good luck Duke and thanks again Shak for your help.
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oscar153
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My lovely boy now known as Duke, one of my faves down the kennels, and i used to walk him a lot, will miss him.
When he first came in he was very scared, but after a while gained confidence.
He is very food motivated but not very polite taking it.
He never seemed bothered by other dogs down there, and is not too bad to walk.
Just needs some training, he is in the best place.
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wyliecat88
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Thank you all. We'll do all we can to sort him out.
Forgot to add, Johnnie and I took him for a walk last night when he arrived with another dog. Picked somthing very calm and well behaved, so to set Duke an example..... yep you got it. He went out with Scooby  
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wrightk-9
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this big lad has been to hell and back too many times now he is in heven, this lad made tears streem down my face in sorrow and hapiness, he is loyal when he trusts you i remember trying to asses him and it was so hard as all he wanted to do was get to me but we did one in an around about way this lad is big and dopey but lovable he does like other dogs alot,
this big boy reminds me of a wale shark as he has all ways got his mouth open for food lol,
good look my baby boy il never forget you and you never know may see you again.
thank you again to steven shak and johnnie, oh and tell your wife sorry bout the scratch on the car lol.
you look after him scooby.
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tanja
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I can't wait to meet this gut tomorrow he sounds absolutely lush! Deffo my kind of dog!x
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ladykeli
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lol we were wondering if you would change his name. he came in during the food name phase. skinny and all legs so the name suited him.
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wyliecat88
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As you can see, Duke is a lot more relaxed today, and Gregg has already started his training. I'll let you guess the pictures where food was involved.
Thanks for the explanation on his name, I did wonder.....
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wrightk-9
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aaaaawwwwwwwww look at my boy he is getting loads more gentle taking treats now i got a few tears in my eyes now. oh look gregs got my food treets lol wright's lol,
oh look at that face.
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Trustee No2
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Thanks very much Jon its my best side
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wrightk-9
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lol haha.
im reali happy that this big guy has a chance and in the best ever place he could of gone,
im thinking of moving in my self lol
duke is a brilliant dog when he trusts you and im sure you will have a loyal lad and see that goofy side just as i did iwent to feed him yesterday and he wasnt there then it upset me again lol , oh and he loves big teddy bears too lol with out chewing them up tooo WOW ay.
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wyliecat88
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Greggs likes his teddy bears too, sure he can lend him one lol (and yes Gregg there is a football pun in there ha ha)
And John, thanks for saying he has gone to the best place possible, on behalf of everyone at SHAK, that really means alot.
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wrightk-9
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well he has and i mean that,
sooooooo when can i move in do you think scooby can move up a little in his bed for me. lool 
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wyliecat88
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I'm sure Scooby would love that. After all you were the main guy that saved his life fella
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wrightk-9
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as long as he doesnt pinch all the blanket lol.
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wyliecat88
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Ha ha wouldn't fancy your chances at getting the breakfast though. 
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Trustee No2
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steve dont get the pun!?!
Something to do with the former champions of Scotland??
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wrightk-9
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i need to lose a few pounds anyway lol il bring my trusty cat meat lol
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wyliecat88
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Come on Gregg..... There is only one team that would be called the "The Teddy Bears", and it ain't mine
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Trustee No2
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Oh must be the champions of Scotland and the worlds most successful football club!!
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wyliecat88
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Back to dogs quickly
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Trustee No2
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Hit a nerve mate?
You will just have to do a cesar on me "alpha roll", "heel check" or some other nonsense.
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hollysmom
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Would just like to add that they are fantastic photos and thank dog you changed his name, he definately looks like a Duke. 
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wyliecat88
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Thank you Dianne, photo's are mine, the name is Sharons lol.
Duke is still very nervous, and you have to be very careful that he doesn't feel threatened, but as you can see he has had a nice day of lead in on of the runs making friends with me and BIG Stephen. Yes that is my knee he is sitting on.
Think that's why this rescue works so well, I let BIG Stephen tire them out, then I get the cuddles.
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oscar153
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Those pictures are great, Duke looks so handsome and happy, i miss seeing him down kennels already.
Karen
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wrightk-9
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see steven now can you see why i had a bigggg soft spot for this big lad loving and loyal like a big puppy loves his cuddles as you have gathered
lol
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K9 Search UK
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Where are those kleenex, thanks for another happy but tearful night Shak!
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wyliecat88
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After such a brilliant night with Scooby, I take Duke into the office to see how he will react. He is still terrified, but loves every minute of it. He even meets Denbar ( A Rotti/Dobi cross we rehomed to the farm) off lead, and loves meeting him.
You look at this dog and think big powerful lad, but deep down he is just a baby trying to find his way in life.Hopefully just a introducing him into society by spending a little bit of time in the office will help him cope with this.
To everyone in Birmingham, you were right. Duke really is a star.
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wrightk-9
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this big boy is just a baby in a b/4-ig boys body i love him he is just a sweet boy but the more exposer he has the betterop06. just like puppys i do miss his slobbery kisses and that tail whipping your leggs..
love you lots duke x
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stephen-c
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I spent some time with Duke today, and he seems to be settling in OK. When he first arrived, he backed away in to the corner of his kennel when I looked in, but after a few minutes came over to say hello and have some treats. Today he bounced up to the gate to see me for cuddles and a few treats which he took very gently and with nice sits. As soon as he saw I had a lead with me, he got really excited, and we enjoyed a walk around the farm. He does pull a bit on his lead, but that's something to work on. He is showing his nice nature and temperment and that he's just a big soft boy.
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wyliecat88
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Duke went out for a nice walk last night with a new pal..... fellow Brummy Miko. He was very keen to try and play, and he is getting better every day.
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wrightk-9
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thats my big boy!!
time is all this guy needed now he has all the time in the world thanks to you guys.
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wyliecat88
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Scooby took the big man out for a walk today, and showed him the ropes. He wanted to play, and still has no manners on the lead, but will learn off "ol Stooge"
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oscar153
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How is the lovely Duke coming along.
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wyliecat88
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He is coming very well, just trying to get over his pulling etc on the lead.
Boy, does he like to play mind
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shaz
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Was kidnapped this morning by Aunty Sharon who had an evil glint in her eye!! Feel bloomin' rough this afternoon and I'm sure I'm missing something!!!
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melia
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awwww! Duke. I'm sure you will feel better soon x wicked aunty sharon strikes again! lol
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wrightk-9
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aaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwww hes got a weight off his mind lol oh i mean body lol
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melia
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hows lovely Duke? hope he's recovering well.
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shaz
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Duke has had a couple of rough days. He's had a lot of swelling and bruising following his trip to the vets. The SHAK boys have all been wincing and crossing their legs when they've seen him.
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melia
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awww! poor duke, give him a hug from me pls shaz! I bet he's been getting loads of sympathy from all the lads! How about the other two Mikka & Addy r they ok?
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wrightk-9
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aaawwwww my big lad hope you are ok buddy try not to lick them cos they will get even worse dont worry bud they will get better (oh and im talking to duke by the way lol)
i do miss that wagging tail and goofy look on his face and the slobery kisses.
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tanja
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Hey Doug wants to know how his big lad Duke is doing?? Has the huge amount of swelling gone down yet??
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stephen-c
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A short training session with Duke yesterday after his walk. We did some work on sit and stay, which is quite a challenge for him as he loves his treats and just can't wait when he's sees that you have something for him. He did really well, and after only a few minutes he was waiting patiently while I walked away from him to the end of his run, and back to give him his reward.
well done Duke
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stephen-c
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Another training session with Duke today to continue the good work he did at the weekend. More sit stays (for chicken this time) and he did very well again - really paying attention and sitting nicely waiting for his reward. We also had some time for a few cuddles! - he's a real big softy!
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melia
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Well done Duke!
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wyliecat88
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Pics of Duke the most camera shy dog in the world!
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melia
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He looks like he is filling out now, has he been giving u the runaround with the camera lol?
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oscar153
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He is so handsome
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wyliecat88
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"A couple of old friends came to see me today, and it was really good to see them.
I was a bit grumpy at first, sorry Karen and Sharon, just behind those bars I'm never quite sure if someone is going to hurt me.
Once Stephen got me out of my kennel though, I realised it was you, and it was GREAT to see you"
Love
Duke
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melia
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It was great to see Duke today, he has so much more confidence now and he is looking much better, he seems to have gained some weight and it makes him look even more handsome!
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oscar153
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Lovely Duke, it was so good to see him, he did let himself down at first, but as soon as he came out he was friendly and lovable.
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wyliecat88
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Duke is just still a bit wary of strangers. He did recognise you both though once we took the bars away.
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