Jen Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I have a 1yo fox terrier foster dog who needs a new home urgently. He has started flyball training and shows enormous potential. Unfortunately he has been chasing the neighbours sheep and the farmer is prepared to let it drop provided the dog goes. He is a lovely little dog and very quick to learn and he has tons of energy. If you are looking for a great height dog and you dont live anywhere near sheep, this dog is perfect for you. I have to rehome him immediately or have him put down. He has been desexed and vaccinated etc. and is house trained and good with other dogs and sleeps with my cats. I dont have kids but I doubt he would be a problem with kids as he has a lovely temperament as long as you dont baaaa. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monah Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hope he finds a lovely home. My dog loves flyball too. Just wondering though, how on earth is he getting out to chase sheep? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hope he finds a lovely home. My dog loves flyball too. Just wondering though, how on earth is he getting out to chase sheep? :p the first time I was training him off lead in the paddock next door when the sheep ran and he took off and chased them. By the time I got through the fence to grab him he was already attacking one. I blamed myself and have only been training him on a long lead since then, however yesterday morning a neighbour came over and said all my dogs were out. The gate was wide open so I dont know how it happened. all my other dogs, which are working breeds were just in the driveway however this little buggar had gone into the next door property and out their back fence and was attacking the sheep. It amazes me that they werent all in on it. I guess the others didnt work out how to run around and through next doors property. He really is a very smart little cookie however, it is also his downfall. One of the sheep needed to be put down and I cant blame the farmer for requesting that he is gone. The farmer has actually been very reasonable about the whole situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monah Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Oh how awful!! Yes, can't blame the farmer, he's been very good. I've had sheep, I would have probably done the same as him. What a shame :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Oh how awful!! Yes, can't blame the farmer, he's been very good. I've had sheep, I would have probably done the same as him. What a shame :p I blame myself although I cant work out how they got out. They havent escaped again so I really doubt that they got the gate open on their own but if I hadnt had him off lead the first time he probably wouldnt have learned to chase. Its always hard when you dont know their history. I have been training him out in that paddock for about a month and the sheep have always been there. for some reason this day they ran and I was doing a sit stay off lead with him. Needless to say he didnt stay and worse still he didnt come back when called. Now he has learned to go after sheep his only chance is to find a home in town where sheep are not a problem. I really dont like his chances. Such a shame because he really is a great little dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 there are ways to train him out of this - it probably will require an e-collar though so think about it. would you concede to having him in a run instead of rehoming and try a trainer to come out and try some stock proofing? If he will attack sheep how do you think he will go with other domestic pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, cats etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 there are ways to train him out of this - it probably will require an e-collar though so think about it.would you concede to having him in a run instead of rehoming and try a trainer to come out and try some stock proofing? If he will attack sheep how do you think he will go with other domestic pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, cats etc? he is great with my 2 cats. They sleep together at night. Unfortunately I dont have that option of trying to retrain him. after the first incident that was my plan however now the farmer is insisting that I get rid of him and I can understand that. I did try to talk to the farmer about retraining him if I was to ensure he doesnt escape again but he wasnt prepared to risk him getting out again and is insistant that the dog either is put to sleep or removed from the property. I am lucky really that all my dogs did not join in. I have 5 others which are border collies and kelpies so if they had followed his lead it would have been much worse. I have to respect the farmers wishes and sadly this lovely little dog really has to go. this morning I heard from another neighbour that 2 other people in the street have had their dogs let out as well. It must be kids playing a prank but I wonder if they realise that it has cost the lives of a sheep and now probably this little dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 pmed you with details of possible help Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 pmed you with details of possible helpJulie thanks Jules. got it. will check it out jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Sounds like someone let the dogs out. I have a lovely big padlock on my run now because of a simillar prank. I would do the same if I were you as you said it would be terrible if the others had to go. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 good news! Wiggles has finally found his new home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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