"Hello, my name is Kaiser"
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Sunday 13h April 2008 |
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It was an Open Day at the Sanctuary today… in the morning I played in the runs with Karina we did agility and played catch with my favourite tennis ball. I am getting really good at fetching the ball and dropping it – so that it can then be thrown for me again (you have got to keep these volunteer dog walkers busy). When we do this I get to really run around and stretch my muscles; all the girls say I am a bit of a show off but who can blame me I am a very handsome lad.. Don’t you think? Afterwards as the sun was out Karina & I so went for a stroll around the HULA fields. 
At Lunchtime a reporter from our local newspaper came along to take picture of me. Debbie very kindly introduced me to him and there will be a story about me in this week’s paper... I shall have to make sure I get a copy and just hope that someone reading will think about coming along to visit me or ask Steve or Debbie for more information about me. I attended the open day with Karina and met lots of people (they say I am being socialised) I enjoy this, but it can be a little nerve wracking. I am happier when people talk to me nicely and take their time getting to know me. I had a lovely slice of home made cake so I am now looking forward to the next open day – I might try the Victoria sandwich. I am a great favourite with the dog walkers a HULA and its great to go out with them – they are all so impressed with how well I walk on my lead and how I have calmed down. I am so grateful for Chris & Angela from Dogs In Training and of course Debbie at HULA for giving up their time to help me. Debbie and I had such an exhausting week with all of our media activities! But I am really grateful to them all for not giving up on me ! |
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Kaiser has been at HULA since April 2007, since being at here we have discovered that Kaiser is very bright and he loves to learn. He is particularly fond of playing on the agility equipment and loves to run through the tunnel in pursuit of his tennis ball ! Kaiser can be quite boisterous and as he is quite a strong dog, HULA felt that Kaiser may benefit from training classes in order to improve his chances of finding his very own forever home. Debbie & Karina from HULA decided to take Kaiser along to Dogs in Training’s Junior Obedience Class at Browns Wood. Kaiser started his course on Saturday 26th January 
"I'm ready to go to class!"
My Training Diary - by KaiserWeek one : Saturday January 26th 2008Wow what a day, Debbie & Karina collected me from my kennel at 9am and took me for a lovely walk before we drove to my class. I really like the car and enjoy looking out of the window as I am quite nosey !When we arrived at the class there were lots of other dogs and their owners and to be honest I was not sure what to do. I started to bark but the trainers soon gave me lots of things to think about so I started to forget about the other dogs quite quickly ! Angela from dogs in training did not put to much pressure on me as it was my first ever training class. So she gave Debbie and Karina some lessons on how to teach me to walk without pulling, every time I pulled they kept changing direction – which was a bit annoying as there was so much I wanted to see. Still I soon got the message & I have to remember if I pull they will change direction and I wont get to go where I want to ! Chris from Dogs in Training also spent a lot of time with me teaching me how to walk and feel comfortable around new people. I was exhausted at the end of the class but I met some of the other dogs owners – they all agreed that I was a very handsome boy. |
Week two : Saturday 2nd February 2008 |
"Watching the competition!"
We had an early start as Angela my trainer had asked me to report for class early so that she could spend some time with me (I think she likes me!) - she even let me run off lead around her paddock I was really good and kept a close eye on Debbie and Karina and even came back when they called me (well they did have chicken!). At the end of my first class I was fitted with a new head collar this really helps me to walk nicely and not pull so we practised walking & getting me used to it. I also practised the leave command which is really hard but I did really well. I ignored the other dogs in the group and met more new people. I also tested the agility tunnel which was great and my reward for being such a great student ! I saw some horses & they didn’t faze me and as I was training lots of trains went past – but I didn’t let anything distract me from learning. I'm really looking forward to week three when I get to train along side the other dogs ! |
Week three : Saturday February 9th 2008 |
"I'm getting good at this sit command" What a great morning – the sun was shining when Debbie and Karina collected me from my kennel. I was really excited about class but I soon settled down once we were in the car and on our way. We arrived just before 10am and some of my classmates were already there. Angela & Chris said good morning and I reported for duty. I had a look at my classmates and decided that they looked a nice lot so there was no barking and woofing from me ! Debbie & Karina continued with my lead work I am starting to really enjoy walking to heel, We also practised my recall which I did really well at (they had ham this week to tempt me). I also walked round the other dogs and ignored them – over the past few weeks I have learnt that its good to be calm and take things in my stride - life is so much more fun! We also practised walking through doors – I'm usually always in such a rush that I can be a bit boisterous sometimes - I don’t mean any harm its just I'm a nosey boy & nobody has helped me with my manners until now. Karina & Debbie think I am becoming a real gentleman lately ! As I was such a good boy I was allowed to play in the agility arena I really impressed everyone with my agility prowess - its just such fun… I also had a paddle & drink in the swimming pool – I love water. Karina took me to a country park once and I loved sitting by the lake there. At the end of class I said goodbye to my classmates and bid the horses farewell to, I returned to my kennel a happy, relaxed and tired boy ! I'm counting down the days to my next class, I think I will be learning to leave things and polishing my recall.. Not easy when Debbie & Karina tempt me with Chicken & Ham ……. But I'm determined to do well and not let anyone down. I'm hoping that now I have learnt all these new things that there might be lots of lovely walks and trips in store for me….. You never know !! |
"Relaxing after class!!"
March 2008 |
| I am going to resume my training lessons in a couple of weeks but in the meantime Chris from Dogs in Training has been popping up to HULA to see me. She has even taken me and Karina out for a walk with her dog Macey. Macey is great I simply follow her lead although; as I am so nosey sometimes she has to wait for me to catch up. We went to a local park & saw lots of sheep I was curious to know more about them they looked nice and warm in their woolly jackets. I have also been to the local woods its really great up there, I get to really explore and meet lots of other dogs. I also regularly meet the horses but sometimes hide behind Karina as they make such a noise as they thunder along. Chris and I have become really great friends she always bring me fresh chicken and has recently treated me to some new toys. We also recently went to the training paddock and I had the opportunity to play with a huge red football this was great and Chris and Karina kicked it for me. I had such a great time and feel a career in football in beckoning!! I returned to my kennel absolutely exhausted! |
w/c 1st April 2008 |
I have been given new duties! Karina and I now look after the car park when HULA is open on Saturday and Sunday, by this I mean that instead of staying in my kennels I get to stay out and say hello to the visitors that arrive at HULA. Chris has also come up to HULA and helped me meet and greet the visitors - its great as she always has fresh chicken and she and I have become such good friends.
"Patrolling the car park..."
Although we are taking things slowly at the moment as I have been in kennels for over a year now and some new situations scare me. I have met some lovely people who have sat and chatted to Karina and really helped to make me feel much more confident. So that it is not to overwhelming for me I go into the runs every now and again to run around off lead and of course practice my agility skills!! I had a great Saturday night; I got to spend the night with Peter in the HULA caravan. Peter and I sat and watched television and I nodded off by his side and he took me for a lovely walk in the morning. Peter said I was the perfect companion and didn’t put a paw wrong. |
Thursday 10th April 2008 |
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Today was the anniversary of my arrival at HULA! I was actually a very busy boy today… Anglia news came along to film me and my friend Debbie; I met a very nice reporter and have been featured on the breakfast and afternoon bulletins. Fame at last! Kaiser on itvlocal.com Debbie let that audience know what a lovely guy I am and I am hoping that my potential new owners may have been watching you never know!!! Debbie let the reporter know that it would be ideal if I could find owners who would be keen to continue with my training regime. I don’t mind that at all as life is so much more fun now I am beginning to understand how to behave and handle things. |
Saturday 12th April 2008 |
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Another busy day… when will I ever get a lie in! Karina picked me up and I went so a lovely country park where we have been before it’s about a twenty minute car drive and it was great gazing out of the window and listening to the radio. When we got there we had a great walk around the lake and then we climbed up into the hills and walked through the trees. There were lots of other dogs around and I just ignored them and enjoyed the views. As an extra special treat we stopped at the café and Karina brought me a sausage sandwich it was lovely (I hope we go back soon!). In the afternoon I stayed out and said hello to the HULA visitors and sat in my favourite spot the bench just outside reception. If I sit here I can see everything that is going on at HULA. 
"My favourite spot..."
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