Kirty Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Sorry to post here, but I am fostering a very special dog who I just KNOW will excel at dog sports. She a 10 month old working lines BC called Dash. She is the softest, most lovely little dog who is so eager to please. She is very very bright! She desperately needs something to do so if you (or someone you know) are after a dog to do herding, agility, obedience, etc with please consider Dash! She shows good natural herding ability (just ask my cats and rabbits!!) and is learning basic obedience very quickly. She is not interested in balls or toys yet (she didn't have any toys growing up) but she is easy to motivate with treats or even just praise. Please send me a pm or an email at [email protected] if you would like to know more. Edited November 14, 2010 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Sorry for the sideways photos, I have rotated them but Photobucket is being crap. I'll try to fix them later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 she is such a gorgeous dog Kirty! I hope you find a perfect a home for her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 She sounds perfect! Wish I was currently looking for a new pup! Hope you find a great sports home for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Bump for Dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Can you elaborate a bit more on her temperament kirty? I know someone looking for a dog in Vic, but the " very submissive" you mentioned in the other thread may be a deal breaker. Submissive to people or dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 I'm certainly no expert Vickie, but I believe it is a learnt behaviour from her previous home, because she is actually quite pushy as well. I'll give you some examples to try and explain it better. If you walk up to her, she will roll over and show her belly. If you scold her, she flips over on her back. I will not pat her or acknowledge her unless she is sitting up though and she is learning this very quickly. But if I am playing with another dog, she will push in between us. Also, if you are sitting on the ground she will repeatedly push into your hands, try and climb on your lap, etc even if you push her away and say 'no'. She is good with all of my dogs except the oldest bitch. She is not nasty with her, she just wants to hassle her. She is very sensitive to correction (just raising your voice will make her stop whatever she is doing). She pretty much heels perfectly offlead simply because she is so focussed on people. She is definitely a 'people' dog rather than a dog dog, IYKWIM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 I have been doing some basic obedience with Dash and she is learning so quickly. She now does the fastest automatic sits I've ever seen LOL, drops (and stays down 99% of the time), heels nicely, and we are now working on stay and come. I want to work on 'stand' next, but she is so quick with her sits I'm not sure how to do stands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Q Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 omg she's gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Bump for Dash. She will be attending a herding clinic on Sunday so I'll let you know how she goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Dash went to her first herding clinic this morning and she showed some great potential! The instructors have offered some half price lessons to whoever adopts her, because they think she will be a fantastic herding dog. ETA: She is definitely NOT shy or submissive around the sheep either! LOL! Edited November 14, 2010 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Glad it went well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) I had so much fun Jules. I let the instructors work Dash today (I was scared she was going to attack the sheep, she was so keen ) but next time I'm going to try. Will you be going there any time soon? Edited November 14, 2010 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I hope to be going soon. The last couple of dates haven't worked out for me. I can't do Sundays because of dog club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi Kirty, If I may ask, is she quiet? Does she bark at all? How is she with being left by herself say out in the yard without the other dogs there? I have a client who is having some extreme bad luck in finding the right dog for her and her son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 I couldn't really tell you for sure, because she shares the yard with my dogs. She was an only dog at her previous home, but I'm not sure what she was like. She does bark occasionally at my rabbits or the cats in the enclosure, but she is not an excessive barker. She is also very calm indoors. She really needs a working/sporting home though. I have had lots of enquiries from people wanting a pet, but I just think this dog needs to be doing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 Bump for Dash. She is booked in to be spayed next Saturday and will be ready to go home shortly after. She would love to find a new family ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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