Pip is chasing and bringing back a toy! - I'm so happy

[Hel]

Hi All

Pip, my 6/7 yo rescue from Ireland, is now chasing a toy I throw him and bringing it back    and doing it again and again.

It might not sound much, but my previous older rescue dogs, Jamie and Benjy, had no idea how to play with toys - despite spending years with Jamie trying to teach him.  

Pip came 9 months ago with a stuffed toy in his month (Pip II which he'd held for 4 months in rescue) but only held it for comfort. After 9 months with Fletch, whose whole meaning of life revolves around chasing and bringing back toys, Pip now knows how to play with toys.

I'm grinning from ear to ear seeing how happy he is playing                      

[Magic Star]

  Hel what fantastic news!!!  Pip must really feel at home now and totally trusts in you   Its lovely when they start to regain confidence, you have done a great job!                    

[*Jay*]

Awww thats great Hel It must be very rewarding seeing all your hard work pay off.                    

[Dessie]

Great news Hel so pleased for you and obvious that Pip is finally enjoying life and relaxing.                    

[Mike]

Yes that really is good news - such a little thing, but I can easily understand how it must make you feel - obviously a sign of a happy, secure home  :wink:                    

[Michele]

Hel, what you have achieved is wonderful news, congratulations. What a happy boy he must now be                    

[Mary P]

Hi Hel,
I would love Tia to start playing. She's 8 yo, is very loving and keen to please, but shows absolutely no interest in toys.
How did you do it?                    

[Silver Surfer (indiesnan)]

Hi Hel, what a great milestone in his life.   I,m so pleased all your hard work is paying off.       Ive been looking on these irish rescue sites and its heartbreaking.                    

[bluesmum]

 

Pip came 9 months ago with a stuffed toy in his month (Pip II which he'd held for 4 months in rescue) but only held it for comfort.  
  

awwww thats so sad  

you really must feel so proud of yourself Hel and of course Fletch :wink:  and i'm sending you a big pat on the back - well done and keep up the good work Pip!                    

[LindaW]

Well done Hel    They are never too old to learn if they have a good teacher and you obviously are.