ChantalB Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Hello all! I'm currently living in the west kooteneys in BC, but will be moving up to fort Nelson for forestry work soon. Middle of nowhere! Anyway I'm axtively looking for my next agility dog, I currently have a 4yr neutered BC male, who would also love a dog companion, so itz important that new dog will like having a sibling. They don't have to love each other (that would be amazing though) but must be able to peacefully get along with training and routine, I do not want to have to crate/rotate. I'm looking for a bolder dog, not soft. Not easily phased as i move around quite a bit following contracts or opportunities. If the dog has known travel experience and did well, that would be an asset as i also like to randomly go on adventures too. It would be such a plus if the dog was a good traveller, I have a roomy jeep liberty. I'm not a perfect on paper adopter either, I'm 24 yrs old and i move around, and rent (actually I'll be buying a travel trailer this summer). My current dog has benefited the world with this type of changing scenery and socialisation, he has amazing confidence where he started soft, he's in the halfway house equivalent of reactive dogs (other dogs, cats, animals, work environments, very scary leash reactivity as a young dog, he chased) and is doing so well. Although I move alot I strive to keep everything in a routine, and dogs do have firm boundaries with me. A nilif except love, lots of love, and cookies! I have stable job and know how much animals cost (vet fees last year were 5000 alone, and dont ask me how much i spend on training!) I'm young but in number. A dog coming to me will get a dog centric lifestyle. I'm working in forestry to save up money to one day open a training center back home on our property, dogs and agility are my true passions and what everything is working towards. Working in the bush allows me to take dogs with me. It may be quite sometime until an adopted dog will have the training to be allowed to come with us (solid recall and a strong bond with me) but that is a goal. I don't want kids (but you may change your mind when your older you say? Doubt it... but if I do I'm looking at 10-15 years down the road. My goals come first.) What if you get a boyfriend and get married? I respond with so? If you knew how stubborn and dedicated to my dog I was, ain't no man coming in the way of that (and I grew up show jumping, and did not succumb to the boy crazy teenage phase, horses won). Because of my unconventional lifestyle and age I've been outright denied, maybe someone can give me the chance and in turn give a dog a second chance too? I promise that dog will want for nothing, health, training or love wise :-) My whole life my money has gone to 1.animals (horses as a kid, now dogs) 2. Living expenses 3. Savings. I. Not a shopper, mall rat, extravagent person (though I do love gadgets being a technie nerd). Bold dog (i always ended up with the '"crazy" horses growing up and training.. hmmm) Athletic dog built for sports. Work ethic, maybe already loves toys, smart, enjoys human company and working. Border collie (or I'd take in a smaller mix, border and something complimentary for sports. 16“ height) Likes other dogs (family dogs anyway) No true aggression. I can take reactivity, but i can't handle a dog without bite inhibition or that doesn't have any pre calming signals instead just cuts to the chase 6 months to 2 years as a loose age frame, ideal 10 months-1.5 years Travels well Another plus would be a none barker. Obviously warning barks are appreciated, but one who can be taught to relax in a crate without whining for hours on end or loud obnoxious barking. My current loves the sound of his own voice. Its been a journey to shut him up :-) If anyone knows of such dogs within reasonable (8 hour one way) distance. Or rescues that won't deny me outright I'm all ears! PS. I understand the need of rescues to be picky, I just wish more did a case by case basis. I won't deny that any dog living with me will have an amazing life. The best of the best. And i could get some mighty fine trainer and character references :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Based on this (and some of your past posts), you sound like a good dog parent once you find the dog that will fit into your lifestyle. I occasionally foster BCs for BRBCR, but since I am in Virginia, no help to you. Just wanted to say, best of luck and hope you find your next dog soon. Jovi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChantalB Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Based on this (and some of your past posts), you sound like a good dog parent once you find the dog that will fit into your lifestyle. I occasionally foster BCs for BRBCR, but since I am in Virginia, no help to you. Just wanted to say, best of luck and hope you find your next dog soon. Jovi Thanks, truly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum24dog Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 If anyone knows of such dogs within reasonable (8 hour one way) distance. Or rescues that won't deny me outright I'm all ears! Have you contacted Mr Snappy on here? Sounds a great life for a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEC Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 You might try Norm and Vickie, who are located in the Idaho Panhandle, not far from BC border. Here is their website: Click Here They won't be rescues, but dogs for sale in all stages of training, and perhaps some young ones. Norm is a top stockdog handler, trainer, judge and breeds BCs from time to time. I'm certain he has provided dogs for agility and other sports. I'd be glad to provide a reference. Best wishes with your search. -- TEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Bob and Nancy Stephens are located by Kamloops BC. Here is their website. They might have a dog or pup, or might know of someone who does - maybe a youngster that won't make it as a stockdog but is looking for a great active life with someone like you. I've met Bob and I don't think you could find anyone nicer or who cares more about the dogs than they do. Norm and Vicki are great folks, also. It doesn't hurt to ask - best wishes! PS - If you are looking into a rescue, and I think that's wonderful if you are, Mr Snappy would be a great place to start, and in BC (I believe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChantalB Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thanks for the directions guys, ill check into all of those. You know it's just hard with rescue because I never know where I'll end up. Plans change constantly, I don't lead a quiet stay put lifestyle, I don't want to either! Adventure! The constant though is ill always have dogs, and plans are made with dogs in mind always. They are my life/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanda & Nelson Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Have you used Petfinder? It finds dogs in all kinds of rescues, not just SPCA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChantalB Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Oh yes! In addicted to pet finder lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jexa Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Doesn't hurt to check out the local humane society/pound types either. They tend to not have as stringent adoption criteria as rescues. Obviously that's not always a good thing, but in your case it could work in your favor. We ended up getting Rudder, who we're fairly confident is 100% border collie, from a local shelter. All they wanted was a reference from a vet, and since we didn't have a dog at the time they even accepted my horse's vet as a reference. You could put out feelers, let them know what you're looking for and ask them to contact you if one comes in that fits your criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 It really helps to respond to the rescues when you inquire about a dog and they spend some considerable (personal) time crafting an informative/lengthy response. Even if the dog is not a candidate for you after you learn more about it, it's just courteous to acknowledge the fact that they replied. On a case by case basis, a rescue is more likely to consider someone for future / more suitable dogs if they seem like sincere candidates, whereas we might not be as inclined with someone who doesn't bother following up with any kind of acknowledgment that the rescue considered their inquiry, thereby seeming insincere / tire kicking. Just some food for thought from a rescuer. RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChantalB Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Oh yes, that's only considerate! I would be annoyed too if that would happen. I've responded to everyone I've received responses from,, luckily one or two were of the positive responses. Paws crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChantalB Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Found my new family member, he just completed a one month trial. He's a doll from Alberta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Congratulations! Pics please. Or did you already post them (I haven't checked the photo section yet). Jovi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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