Maddy (matey) From Queanbeyan Pound

[Sheilaheel02]

Hi DOLers,

I know most groups are full, but I thought I'd post here just in case we could find an option for Maddy. Maddy is past his quarantine period and he has settled quite a bit since coming out of the pound, even putting on a bit of weight. He will be desexed shortly. Maddy has met Rose and Lena and enjoys playing with them. I haven't introduced him to my dominant male dog at this point. He ignored the cat when he was in the house, but has barked at him when outside. He isn't overly stimulated by the horses. Maddy was supposed to go to another carer in ACDR as I have my hands more than full with my dogs and my foster dog Rose. Rose is lovely, but she needs some more work with confidence and socialisation. Anyway, the carer (and my good friend who has a former ACDR dog) has just found out that her girl requires cruciate ligament surgery, so there is no way Maddy can go to her while she is recovering.

If there is someone out there who would like to foster Maddy either within their group or for ACDR with my full support, could you please get in touch? My only other active carer can only take bitches. Even better, if you know someone who is looking to adopt a great dog who will shine with just a bit more training, please send them my way.

Here is Maddy's original pics temp notes.

No.521 ‘Maddy’ male stumpy tail cattledog approx 4-5 years old – DUE MONDAY 8 JULY

found as a stray. Has the name Maddy but is definitely male!

In the outside yard - friendly, excited and jumped up. Was easy to slip lead on.

In the stand and ignore - sniffed handler, circuled then jumped up

With withdrawal of affection - loved the pats, leaned in, jumped up then rolled on back.

Was happy to be handled - happy and wriggly when handled then leaned in and stayed close then rolled on back

Health - nothing obvious but does have some loss of fur around neck possibly because collar was tight.

In the guide and place - sat automatically. Easy to guide into a drop

In the stranger danger - not fazed, sat then moved towards stranger.

With dog to dog - when introduced to a female kelpie he was a little unsure initially but as kelpie got closer he relaxed and was friendly then rolled on his back. When introduced to another entire male cattledog he stiffened then as other dog got close he growled. Other cattledog didn't react.

With food bowl guarding - continued eating when 'hand' in bowl, he did allow hand to push his head away then he went back and continued eating

With correction on soft collar - initially not focussed but did respond and started to follow handler

This dog is motivated by- treats

Training: he can sit, drop and roll over

Fence jumping: no signs of climbing or jumping the outside wire fences but he does jump/bounce on the spot.

Description: Maddy certainly loves the attention and pats and seems a little anxious being in the pound environment. He's friendly and affectionate and really tries to please, he kept offering 'sits' and rolling on his back. He has basic training but does jump up and grabs at treats so he'll definitely need training to help him learn not to do that. Although he walks quite well on lead when excited he can be quite strong so would need an owner able to manage that. There was a lot of barking at the pound so the noise levels were high so some of the dogs were quite stressed. Maddy started humping handler's leg at one point but did start to settle and calm the longer we had him out. He does seem undersocialised with other dogs but once the female kelpie was close he was friendly even though she was a bit rude. Probably best with female dogs. He's a good natured boy who loves people but seems quite upset being in the pound environment. Maddy is an affectionte and attentive dog who would benefit from further training and socialising with other dogs and in return he would be a very devoted companion.

Thanks

Sharon

ACDR

[Sheilaheel02]

Photos of the handsome Maddy here:

http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/250302-queanbeyan-pound-nsw/

He is probably an ACD x ASTCD as he has a short tail.

S

[baifra]

Oh he sounds great!!!

Do you think he'd be good with young children?

[Sheilaheel02]

He would need some more work Baifra. He will occasionally jump up, but that's just training. His default behaviour is to roll over for a belly rub or a shuffling in close for a bear hug. I guess it depends on the kids too and how savvy and robust they are.

S

Edited July 26, 2013 by Sheilaheel02

[baifra]

The jumping up doesn't bother me too much. With some training that would settle. My five year old son is very robust. He's been around dogs all his life including a stubborn red cattle girl!!

I'm more concerned about temperament. He would absolutely have to be good with my Stafford girl. She is very submissive and dog friendly but given she's an oldie I don't want to stress her too much.

[Sheilaheel02]

He was a bit pushy and cheeky initially, but the two young ladies here put him in his place pretty quickly. He can be a bit of a boofhead, but overall I think he is leaning towards the softer end of the temperament spectrum for a Cattle Dog. Now that he is able to get more exercise I think he will continue to improve (he was in the pound for a while and then he did a stint in quarantine here). If you would like to meet him we could arrange something. You are welcome to consider taking him on as a foster initially and I can take him back if he is not what you want longer term or if there are any issues.

S

[baifra]

I'm keen. I just need to discuss this with my OH.

Thanks Sharon.

[Sheilaheel02]

Hi All,

Still looking and hoping to find a foster carer for Maddy. If you would like to foster Maddy for ACDR, please contact me.

Thanks

Sharon