Dog Sport Or Working Home Needed For A Border Collie

[jaybeece]

I have a lovely border collie with me who's needing a new, very active home. I took her on from a friend who bought her as a puppy, but as she doesn't get along with their new baby she had to go. My dog is not ideal for her as a doggy mate however so she unfortunately needs to move on.

Sasha is 4-5 years old and very active physically and mentally. She did not have enough stimulation in her old home and I'm honestly struggling to give her enough here too as she's constantly on the go. She is extremely intelligent and, given the chance, will get into everything very quickly. She needs good structure, a bit of discipline as she's quite stubborn and lots of exercise

As she's had not much luck in that area I'm looking at a home that will take her to dog sports (agility, fly ball, herding, anything) and/or use her to work. I don't know how she is with large animals like sheep and cows, but she's a very passive and gentle dog so I don't think she'd have a problem with them. Great with other dogs, although not very interested in them. Very good with food and toys, not even a hint of any aggression over them even with other dogs.

She's a little overweight (still has 2-3kg to lose), but otherwise in excellent health. She's already desexed, microchipped and up to date with her C5 and heart worm vaccs. She has the basics of obedience down nicely (sit, drop, shake, heel, speak), but could do with more work in that area.

She's a very sweet girl and is just dying for the right home to come along. If you can help Sasha, please let me know She's already advertised on the BCRA website.

EDIT: forgot a photo...

Edited June 10, 2009 by jaybeece

[Staff'n'Toller]

There is a huge agility list on Yahoo groups - Agility Australia.

I think there are also a couple of big obedience lists as well.

Maybe even advertise her on a herding list?

I'm sure she'll find a good (hopefully sporting) home soon.

[MolassesLass]

Not to be a downer but it's highly unlikely anyone will want her at her age for working. Most should be started a lot younger to be useful though a hobby farmer who wants a dog that barks stock from one paddock to the next might be interested.

She's got a lovely face.

[westielover]

There is a huge agility list on Yahoo groups - Agility Australia.

I think there are also a couple of big obedience lists as well.

Maybe even advertise her on a herding list?

I'm sure she'll find a good (hopefully sporting) home soon.

Sadly advertising rescue dogs on said agility list is not allowed

I'm on the list and have asked permission to advertise rescue kelpies but was denied

On top of that - not a lot of agility people want a rescue dog either

[poodlefan]

On top of that - not a lot of agility people want a rescue dog either

Not one that old, anyway. There are quite a few rescue dogs going agility but they were generally obtained as pups or adolescents.

[Staff'n'Toller]

Sadly advertising rescue dogs on said agility list is not allowed

I'm on the list and have asked permission to advertise rescue kelpies but was denied

On top of that - not a lot of agility people want a rescue dog either

Ahh ok, yes I thought 5 might be pushing it for agility.

[jaybeece]

Not to be a downer but it's highly unlikely anyone will want her at her age for working. Most should be started a lot younger to be useful though a hobby farmer who wants a dog that barks stock from one paddock to the next might be interested.

She's got a lovely face.

Thanks ML, I did suspect this would be the case, but there's no harm in trying I guess

She is a bit older, but my god does this dog have energy still The vet checked out all her joints/movement the other day and said she's in fantastic health too, but I can understand that anyone serious about dog sports would want to start with a younger dog. She is amazing at picking up new commands though, I don't see her taking long to get very good at...well anything she's interested in.

It just makes me a bit annoyed that the old owner didn't think to rehome her sooner as she would have had a better shot at the perfect home. They didn't have the baby until recently, but it was clear she wasn't getting the exercise she needed for some time.

I do have a small lead for an older farmer who's considering a dog for light work with cows so we'll see if that goes anywhere. From what was described she could be just what he's after, I just don't know how she'd go with cows.

[JulesP]

I reckon a pet home that understands Borders will be fine for her.

[jaybeece]

Alright Jules, I'll relax a little about it all then I just want to make sure the next home she gets makes her happy I'm sure anyone who's owned a border collie before could handle her just fine.

Reakon if I joined up at Croydon and paraded her around there'd be any takers? I've been meaning to join up for ages now.

[Guest Clover]

There is a rescue section on the Australian Flyball Associations website as well that you could list her on .

[JulesP]

Reckon if you join Croydon and train her that you will be wanting to keep her!

[jaybeece]

Reckon if you join Croydon and train her that you will be wanting to keep her!

Haha yeah that's true IF I can drag my sleepy butt out of bed early enough tomorrow morning I'll take her down, otherwise we'll get there soon.

Thanks for the suggestion Clover, will take a look