Toby Wakeling

SADLY, POOR ROBYN IS NOW ALL ALONE WITHOUT HER BEST FRIEND

(UPDATE FROM LISA APRIL 2020)

Lisa remembers “We rescued Toby and Robyn 3 years ago and all was going really well until an undetected blood cancer took away the life of our beloved Toby, last year. He was such a big bundle of fun so his passing has left a very big hole. Robyn is doing fine and getting lots of attention although, of course, she is now without her beloved life long buddy, Toby.

Rest peacefully lovely boy.

History

In 2016, Robyn was a spayed, cream coloured, 7-year-old female Golden Retriever who was slight in frame and has a wonderful ‘lady-like face’ whilst Toby, a neutered, golden coloured, also 7-year-old male Golden Retriever was quite large in frame and had a wonderful, strong
masculine face. They made a very handsome pair

As is normal, they both saw a vet straightaway for a check up and received the correct inoculations to travel to the UK. Their health appeared very good for dogs in middle age. The only detected problem was with them both having cyst type lumps but that was not at all unusual for dogs of their age.

Robyn and Toby were relinquished to IRR by their current owner who had taken them on when they were left by their original owners who went on holiday abroad and never bothered to come back!!!

We were told it was very important that both dogs be re-homed together which is something which IRR always endeavours to do with inseparable pairs as it helps them settle into their new life. Occasionally, dogs who do not share the same strong bond, however, will go off to separate homes. It always depends on what is in the best interest of the dogs concerned.

In the case of Robyn and Toby, they appeared to idolise each other and were literally glued to one another so there was never any doubt that this loving and lovely pair would never be split and would only ever go together to the very best Forever Home possible.

Robyn relied heavily on her brother and wasn’t groomed until after taking a few days to settle.

Kathryn said “She hated the hairdryer but we are working on that”. Toby, on the other hand,was easily groomed.

PERSONALITY
They both have loving personalities and, like most Goldens, are very affectionate. They love being petted and wag their tails when a treat is on the way. Robyn is a sweet girl who is just waiting for a wonderful family to give her and Toby the best forever home possible.

Amy tells us “They are two very loving, easy to have around dogs. Robyn is very slightly more timid but she still loves fuss and listens well to commands. She, clearly, takes confidence from Toby in some situations especially meeting other dogs”.

SOCIAL LEARNING
“Both Robyn and Toby have been a pleasure to foster. They have no issues with being left and socialising them with dogs, cats and people has been very straightforward. They both need lead training but they are quite well socialized and seem to understand basic commands especially when food is involved!”
TRAVEL: They both travel well in the car if they are in sight of each other. Toby is more settled than Robyn but there are no real issues
HOUSETRAINING: They are both house-trained and clean in the house.
SEPARATION ANXIETY: They show no signs of separation anxiety, being content in each other’s company, and are quiet overnight.
RESOURCE GUARDING: There is no evidence of rescource guarding and neither dog is food or toy possessive.
LEADWALKING and RECALL: Both are very strong when walking them. They both pull on a slip lead and harness but are good on a halti especially Toby. He does like to stage a sit down process if you turn back on a walk and he doesn’t want to follow!
Robyn seems to have good recall (provided you have a treat). Toby loves being petted so he has a good recall for a treat.
ADULTS and CHILDREN: They are very friendly with both adults and children.
DOGS: They both seem to like the company of dogs and are very friendly although Robyn is a little more unsure.
CATS: Neither has shown any interest in cats despite being surrounded by them.

THE DREAM HOME FOR ROBYN AND TOBY

They would suit a family environment but would need to be exercised regularly, as should all Goldens, as this seems to have been missing from their lives. Toby and Robyn are both good with children but, although neither dog shows a tendency to jump up, because of their size, we suggest they are not homed with children less than seven years of age in case they knock them over, They are just waiting for a wonderful family to give them both the best forever home possible.

April 2017

Toby and Robyn have found their Forever Home.