Yeah we're going to have to do some calming work for sure. It's not her nature but she needs to learn how to calm.
I... want this dog on petfinder. Really badly. She's a McNab mix. Ugh god, I can't even describe why. Her description is very vague just says sweet, good with dogs and people, and energetic.
I keep looking at the paperwork and you do have to put an address but it doesn't look thorough. It's a county shelter and not a rescue. I'm SO tempted to just use Dad's address or something. Or ask a friend to try pulling her. I mean... my foot is halfway out the door right now. I am looking hard at homes to own. Maybe she'll still be available in the fall? Ugh probably not.
I also got sent a email about a performance papillon puppy in need of a home. Black and white, both parents are CHIC'd which is awesome for the breed. Being homed because of a mismark.
AND my friend that runs sheltie rescue has a sports prospect sheltie right now.
I've had some bad feelings about the breeder I was looking at. Just not sure about things... Their dogs are awesome or seem that way. Just... uneasy and much like the feeling I had with Mia's breeder and I DON'T want a repeat. Some of my favorite agility dogs are rescues and to top it off I wouldn't have to put down $1500 for a rescue right off the bat.... I just wish I was more experienced in picking a performance dog.
Move NAOW please? I want that McNab mix.
Summer had an off day tonight and that probably is making me more anxious. 1 second over course time every time. Like it or not, my agility dog is getting old.
I wanna seeeeeee
Finding a breeder you're (general you) happy and comfortable with is hard and stressful, to me.
Selfishly, I'm glad I'm not the only one :rofl1:
I've almost always went the rescue or rehome route... That's why I'm determined to go to a good breeder this time. But look at Meg and Gusto, I think you could be just as be happy with rescue sports prospect
just... Choose better than I did :rofl1: haha
Last night my Mom did a pretty good job of talking me out of NextDog
I mentioned to her that I was thinking about putting a deposit down on a litter that's happening next year. She was like "do you
really want three dogs?" and then guilted me over Maddie, and her age, and she might "need more help next year." I decided I'd sleep on it before deciding. I woke up crushed and feeling depressed about it
ugh
Maddie's doing a lot better
she is doing soooo good with her PT. But she's still got an obvious limp.
3 more weeks until re-eval and decide on a brace.