Guest Diane Allen Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 There is obviously a long story behind this, and I'm willing to share info with someone who might be truly interested. But there is a almost-two-year old rescued BC in Phoenix who will be available for adoption soon through Arizona BC Rescue ( a FAB organization if anyone is looking for a pet, a sport dog, or at least in this case, a potential herding dog). He came from ABCR initially as well. I had the dog for about 1.5 yr. Not long ago, he was exposed to sheep in a round pen for the first time. The folks observing and working with him were very impressed. (I don't know much about herding, so no personal comments from me!). The expert there (not AKC or ASCA folks, but some you might even know) said that "with patient and consistent training, he could be a good herding dog." He has some quirks, none of which were deal-breakers for me. However, he did not get along with my older male dog to the point that rehoming became the only option (PLEASE, no judgemental comments here please, I'm devastated enough as it is). However, he's getting along with the 3 male dogs (and 3 females!) in his foster home. I would still recommend a home with only females; I don't think he'd be very happy being a solo dog - though with enough sheep time, he just might! I'm not even sure how to PM anyone from this board, but I'm happy to answer any questions I can if someone can figure it out. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Oops, guess I should've logged in first. diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 @diane allen, to PM someone you can either place your cursor over their user name or picture. A box will come up with an option at the bottom left to Message. Or you can use the search function and choose Member Search. Type in the name and then follow the directions above. There may be other ways, but these 2 I know work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Bumping this up. Mirk is still available, looking for that perfect person to teach him all about the woolies! diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Mirk has found a home with sheep, cattle, horses, and some other border collies! Yay! I'd delete this if I knew how..... diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalahundur Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Why delete? Everybody likes a happy ending. Congrats btw with the succesfull rehoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleRanger Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 great job finding a home so quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 I have to give credit to Arizona Border Collie rescue for finding the home! diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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