Zeus's story

This is Zeus's story. It is definitely not training advice and should not be taken as such. It's what we did, some right, some wrong. And it's what he did in our 10 years together. Which was to make us laugh, make us cry and generally just to be there regardless. And we were there for him. Part 1: Zeus at the Dog's Trust  When I decided to go part time and treat myself to a dog the Dog's Trust website was my first port of call and Zeus's picture immediately called to me. He was described as a mastiff cross breed: Size, Giant (actually that just means over 40kg at the Dogs Trust). Ann and I visited and asked if we could see him. I was asked to fill in a questionnaire and immediately told I wasn't suitable as he couldn't be left alone. I pointed out I was shortly going part time and would have someone to sit with him when I was at work and we were soon in an office talking to the behaviourist.  This was a long conversation,  he went to some lengths to expl...