 Barked: Fri Dec 4, '09 10:23pm PST |
 | |  | | BC's are difficult to adopt, period!
That is exactly why I took Panda home.
I don't have sheep for her ( which would be perfect ), but I will adjust as much of my life around her as I can.
My car has not been washed or vacuumed in about a year...., because I would rather take her for a hike or to play ball.... then drive around in a shiny vehicle....
Panda seemed to come from a decent home, spent a couple of months at a new one with some stress that brought her to a shelter.
She was only at the shelter for about a month, but it seemed to have fueled a tendency to be very reactive with other dogs. I don't think she was socialized well before that, either.
My girl is very sweet, but a true BC ( as I have learned ). She wants to be the boss and needs a lot of stimulation mentally and physically. She would make a great herding-dog, so there is nothing wrong with her!!!!!!! If I meet someone that can give her a more natural living environment..... I would entertain the thought of moving her towards a more natural future. However, since that probably won't happen I will do what I can to make her happy....
She was crate-trained very well and has no problem with it...., but although I am willing to adjust my life around her....., without the crate... I would not be able to keep her.
The worst you can do for a BC is to move it from home to home to home....
Have you had a BC before? Believe me, they are a species of their own!! Not bad, for sure!! But they need a serious full time job!!!
I am currently looking into changing part of my carreer, so it can better suit my dog....
Are you willing and able to do that if need be?
Not all BC's are like that. Some are more laid back.... but you need to know what you may get yourself into...., just to be fair to them....
BOL!!!
This forum has helped me a lot.... you are in a great place to get help and advice....
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