Bodie

Bodie was rescued from the albury pound a few weeks ago now. He has come a very long way since being rescued. When bodie first came into foster care it was very evident that he had been neglected by his previous owner. He was very skinny, had a bad skin allergy due to a flea infestation and also had intestinal parasites. Not only was he in bad shape on the outside, it was very obvious this poor boy had very limited socialisation with other dogs and people. We really think he has been left in a back yard, with very minimal interaction. Bodie was scared of us and the other foster dogs, he would sit in the corner and just look at the other dogs playing, not wanting to go near them!it just breaks my heart to know that this beautiful boy could be treated in such a bad way. In saying this though bodie is now coming out of his shell. He certainly does have a beautiful soul. He is extremely loyal to his people and will follow you were ever you go. If you call his name, he is by your side in a matter of seconds. He can now sit on command and he also waits for his food. Bodie is very gentle and quiet, he loves to put his head in your lap so you can give him a pat, or he will try to crawl up onto your lap when you are watching tv and he will just sit there quietly and rest his head on you. Now that he has realised the other dogs just want to play with him, he is a lot more comfortable. He is a little wary when he meets new dogs for the first time, but he is soon running around with them, rolling in the grass with them or wrestling. He has certainly gained more confidence during his time in foster care. Bodie is fine outside by himself during the day, he is happy to lay in the sun, and he rarely barks at all. At night he sleeps inside and has become quite accustomed to sleeping in a crate with his pile of blankets. We don't shut the crate up, or tell him to go in, he just goes in when he decides its bed time. He is completely house trained and has never had an accident inside. Bodie will suit most types of homes, singles, couples or families. Bodie is very laid back, but does get a little anxious still at times, so his new owners will just need to keep in mind that he may need some time out from activities from time to time in a quiet environment. However in saying that it is also important his new owners understand that socialisation with other dogs, people and in lots of different environments is required to ensure bodie continues to blossom in his new home