I have a date today......

[casil403]

...a date with what could potentially be my new roomie and furever companion. I saw him online and filled out an application.

He's a big, hairy 2 year old border collie/great Pyrenees cross (who was a stray, almost euthanized prior to being placed in this animal rescue, who needs a serious brush and about 15 more pounds to gain) and I have a good feeling about him.
I so hope it works out....so far all my gut feelings have so I'm crossing my fingers this one will too.
If we match, the rescue person is willing to hold him until I move in less than 2 weeks.
Kinda fun to begin the whole dog hunt thing seriously....I have waited so long for it.

[Wicked Dark]

sounds promising! Good luck with him and your future togetherness.

[Gremlich]

Just remember, with any new animal, establish yourself as the Alpha. NEVER let him take the lead, you are always first. Reward when appropriate and don't hesitate to scold in a gentle way.

My bona fides? Ever own Huskies? I currently do and they are the most difficult to establish pack rules with. Once you understand how dogs are supposed to think and you establish yourself as the Alpha, you will have little trouble. Don't hesitate to look him in the eye when he's done something you don't want him to.

Thank you for rescuing him.

[Bambi]

keep us posted C. D'Arcy says that you can't go wrong if there's border collie in the mix!! Which makes Belle roll her eyes


it all works out!

[casil403]

Meet the new man in my life.....we had a great afternoon together. I see him again next weekend then pick him up in 10 days.
His name is Sir but I think I will change it to Bear.
Expect to see many photos of him in the near future.
Fyi, this is a photo sent to me form the rescue society where he is at.

[Bambi]

Oh he's a stunner!

[casil403]

Thanks B...I think so too.

[Wicked Dark]

what a handsome gentleman.
the name Bear gives me pause though. There's an out-of-control biter of a dog in my neighborhood named Bear. The owner is CONSTANTLY having to chase and call him so I hear "Bear!" yelled at the top of her voice all the time. I hope it's not an omen. He's all white and I'm not sure of his breed, but he's a lousy dog.

[casil403]

Thanks WD... The nice thing about this guy is he corrects beautifully when on leash. He is always watching you as if to say Is this what you want?"He will not be ready to go off leash for a bit as he is still quite unsure of new things having been a stray for the first 2 years of his life. I will get a long lead and use that for training once I get him used to life in the city a bit more. It will take time but I know I have the patience, he has it in him to be successful and he so desperately wants to please....you can see it in his eyes.
I had him following me on the property with the leash dragging behind after about an hour. Then we sat in the shade with his head on my lap for a while also and I gave him a desperately needed brushing which he tolerated very well. I think I there was enough fur that came off the guy to make another dog!

[Marko]

Wow congrats Casil, he's a beaut for sure!
Hope for his sake he's not camera shy!