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F/U Dog situation yesterday (re-homing thing)

dixielanedixielane
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I think I am keeping her. I just cannot quite feel 100% about re-homing her without seriously exhausting every option.... and I think if I put a little more into her, she would probably be able to meet me halfway. I realize I may not be THE perfect heaven-sent home for a cattle dog with a baby coming and all, BUT I think we can adjust to eachother more, especially when she matures some. I atleast should see how it turns out when baby is here, and I think enrolling her in doggie school would be great.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. (And I didn't feel flamed, so thanks lol)

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  • emily0829emily0829 member

    I'll be rooting for Dixie to cooperate with doggie school and meeting you halfway! 

    Good luck :) 

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    I'll be rooting for Dixie to cooperate with doggie school and meeting you halfway! 

    Good luck :) 

    Thanks. The thing I keep thinking about most is how great she is with my step daughter -- And then she was so tender and sweet with my friends newborn when we introduced her, she licked her feet so delicately. Maybe she will turn into the great protector of this LO coming.

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  • SparkleKSparkleK

    I'm so happy to hear this!  We have a lot of work to do with our pups leash-wise.  They are great to go running with, but if I'm going to walk both of them with the stroller, we have to work on walking by houses with dogs in fenced yards.  I am working with them individually at this point for about 10 minutes a day.  I'm thankful that we have some time to perfect things.

    I could not imagine living without my dogs.

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  • jlthompson19jlthompson19 member

    What great news!  Maybe one of these mental stimulator toys will help as well?  They're kind of pricey, but may be worth it for all of you.

     

    https://www.nina-ottosson.com/DogProducts.htm

    Or even just a buster cube or ball you can put treats in:

    https://www.petfooddirect.com/Product/840/Buster-Dog-Food-Cube

    https://www.petfooddirect.com/Product/7609/Triple-Crown-Everlasting-Fun-Ball-Dog-Toy

     

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  • Ready2006Ready2006 member
    I am psyched to hear this, as well. She is still just a puppy and I bet she will do well as she settles in. And she loves you guys, for sure--she's happiest with you!
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  • LaurelBeeLaurelBee member
    Yes  I'm on Team Dixie to cooperate :)  GL!
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  • mysticportermysticporter

    I missed the thread yesterday, but I just wanted to wish you luck.  I also wanted to reiterate what some other people said, that if you do decide you need to rehome her, getting another dog of any breed for a good while (particularly with the baby on the way) would be a mistake.  I completely understand what it's like to have a high-energy dog (I have an Australian kelpie mix, which is a relative of the cattle dog), but you can never assume, no matter what the breed, that any younger/unproven dog you get will not be high energy and high maintenance.  Some may not be, but many, many are.  We have a one year old retriever mix right now, and he is just as high energy (possibly more so) as the kelpie was as a puppy.  I've got a friend with an English Mastiff who was a terror as a puppy.

    Anyway, good luck, and I hope dog school works out great, and it's a moot point!


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  • dixielanedixielane

    imageReady2006:
    I am psyched to hear this, as well. She is still just a puppy and I bet she will do well as she settles in. And she loves you guys, for sure--she's happiest with you!

     

    Thats what I think.....we will definatly play with all our options and see what we can work out.

    Thanks everyone..

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  • jess60jess60 member

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    Yes  I'm on Team Dixie to cooperate :)  GL!

    Me too!  Yes


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  • dixielanedixielane

    Oh, and this is Dixie!

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  • Ready2006Ready2006 member

    Holy cuteness!

    You'll be ok, I know it. As someone who also fosters and is a crazy dog person, I get that we can still have our moments of wondering if we're cut out. I've had them, too.

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  • AndreaRose*:.AndreaRose*:.

    glad you decided to keep on working at it!

    great job and good luck!!!

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  • LovinLife10LovinLife10
    Yay! I didn't realize she was a puppy. I am so glad to hear your decision. I don't want you to feel like I'm comparing our dogs but our Dixie (cattle dog also) started shaping up around 2 yrs old and that is what I was always told. It was just so hard for me to believe til she proved herself. Yay for Dixie!!
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  • morrigan08morrigan08

    YEA! I am happy you are keeping her! And I would also look into doggy day care once or twice a week. Dogs are dead tired after that. You could even do half a day.

    and I agree, as she matures, she will change a lot!

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  • mrsh1545mrsh1545
    I think it's great that you are willing to work with her and give it your best effort.  She deserves this in a "mommy".  After re-reading your post (after I commented) I was so happy to see that you were even trying to leave her out of her crate.  At 11 months old she is still a very active puppy who just needs a little more attention.  Everything will work out as long as you are willingto try everything. GOOD LUCK!!!
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  • dixielanedixielane

    imagemrsh1545:
    I think it's great that you are willing to work with her and give it your best effort.  She deserves this in a "mommy".  After re-reading your post (after I commented) I was so happy to see that you were even trying to leave her out of her crate.  At 11 months old she is still a very active puppy who just needs a little more attention.  Everything will work out as long as you are willingto try everything. GOOD LUCK!!!

     

    The ONLY time she is in it is when I work -- Obviously, its a bad idea to leave an 11mo loose in house, or outside unattended. But when I'm home, or sleeping, she is out with me.

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  • georgia_peachygeorgia_peachy member
    imagedixielane:

    Oh, and this is Dixie!

    Oh holy moly, my grandparents used to keep blue heelers and this just brings back so many memories.  They are a very high energy breed and quite territorial, but ever so loyal.  My grandparent's last dog, Skamp, was VERY protective of my brother when he was a baby/toddler.  He wouldnt' let any strangers get near the him without a very thorough investigation -- kind of like the dad before prom LOL!

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  • dixielanedixielane
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    imagedixielane:

    Oh, and this is Dixie!

    Oh holy moly, my grandparents used to keep blue heelers and this just brings back so many memories.  They are a very high energy breed and quite territorial, but ever so loyal.  My grandparent's last dog, Skamp, was VERY protective of my brother when he was a baby/toddler.  He wouldnt' let any strangers get near the him without a very thorough investigation -- kind of like the dad before prom LOL!

     

    Yep...she is fiercely loyal to me, but being still just a pup she is happy to meet anyone/everyone and is lovable. But she does go INSANE if they approach our house. And yes, tons of energy. And she definately "heels"....if you playfully swat her with your foot, she will dive bomb your feet ---- and heeler teeth on ankles HURTS!!! From there she will scoot on her back as you try to run away, kicking at you with her feet, and she actually keeps up with you. It's weird to watch her scoot that fast on her back. LOL

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