I adopted a Collie. ( Update 1st post)
As you know Mikko passed a relatively short time ago. Scanning the Collie rescue site I found a Collie up for adoption. I made the first inquiry today, well see how it goes. Well it looks like I h...
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Deb and Ed M wrote:I have had Collies that have been abused and know what your saying. With Sadie I could not raise my hand over my head without her cowering. I just can't understand why people do things like that. I have always used positive reinforcement for training.
Wow - a brand new puppy!! That will keep you on your toes ;-)
My full-size Aussie Ike, and Cattle Dog Jack, were both adult rescues - and they brought a LOT of baggage from abuse in their life prior-to-me. With Ike, it was a paralyzing fear of men; with Jack it was a basketful of dog aggression.
So Jimmy (the diabetic aussie-poo) was my first puppy in a long time. I was able to shape his outlook on life and he's been my sweet buddy (and everybody's friend) ever since. Same for Ben.
Your puppy is a blank canvas - paint a beautiful picture!!
