Not feeling good

Sally_A

Syman - I hope you haven't returned him yet, Collie/Lab X's are a lovely breed, the one's I always go for at rescue, and maybe with a bit of GSD mixed in.

I agree 2 weeks is no time to make a dog feel safe and confident in it's new pack, which is effectively what your family is.

Please look at it from the dog's perspective, as a cute little puppy wuppy it would jump up and get fuss, hence being out of the kennels it wants to be loved and this is how it remembers getting fuss and attention.

Do you know why he was at the rescue centre?

Can a few of the teachers at your school not assist, ie let the dog jump up yet ignore it (dogs learn by reaction, so by being ignored the habit soon wears off) treats are only given when it is calm and sitting down? (please also don't confuse the dog with the words down, ie get down sit down, use one as Off and the other as Down).

As you've stated the dog is not aggressive, but excitable - this will pass, unfortunately excitement in collies is nipping (ie to get the sheep uner control without hurting them), and with Labs it's mouthing.

Collies are quick learners (is it more collie in attitude or lab?).

As an example, I never knew one of my rescued Collie/Labs had a penchant for bicycles, thankfully after a couple of mishaps an old gent on a bike said "Ooh he's just like my old boy, he thinks the bike is a sheep, so wants to herd me" Bless him, he let my dog chase him around the field, and would stop every now and then so the dog could see that a bike was not that interesting after all. This worked for 6 months until the dog forgot, I think this nice old chap did about 3 sessions with my dog over a 12 month period - and it worked.

Hope you persevere, not too long until the summer hols when you can really get to bond with him.

Syman

I have spoken with the rescue centre, who are very supportive and understand our position, and our dog has gone to a foster home with a someone who has the experience to help settle him down.


thanks to all posters. I have not intended to come across aggressive and reading back through the thread cannot see where anything i said could be construed as such.

The passion you all have for your pets does you credit.

Sally_A

Thanks for giving us an update Syman, even if it's not the one we were all hoping to see.

At the end of the day, there are more humans in the paper for stabbing/mugging/brawling/kicking most weekends, than the odd dog event that might be once every 3 months.

Shame a lot of parents don't do a risk assessment of their own kids, unfortunately you can't shove them back up where they came from.

If you were in my region, i would happily run around a field like a loony and let the dog have a pop at me, to teach it that jumping up is not acceptable after about 6 months old. But saying that collies are so smart, he'd say "ooh that Sal, no point jumping up at her for fuss, I'll try someone else"

Next door rehomed a collie x, I was frequently nipped on the bum up the garden (no separating fence), she is now the most obedient/intelligent dog I know. In fact, when she was accidentally locked out, she came knocking on our door, and I'll also know that she'd do the same if Mrs Next-Door was in trouble - I'm her safety net, and she knows it, took her in when Mr Next Door was admitted to hospital with bowel cancer (RIP ), and Mrs Next Door promptly broke her leg. There was no preparation, it was basically - you are coming in with me, I will feed you, walk you and care for you; and you will fit in with my dog, and this was for approx 2 weeks.

Actually, at the time, I took in 2 of next doors dogs, one has now passed on, and she was the most unsociable moaner on the planet, a sneaky wotsit, always looking for an excuse to nip mine, but when she realised it was either me or the kennels, she soon reluctantly mucked in.

Collies heh?, they are smart and at the end of the day, know which side their bread is buttered.

Eeyore2009

i hope the rescue center don't let you have another dog

elsien

I have to agree, and I think the OP has done pretty well not to rise more to some of the comments. Parts of this forum seem to be becoming more judgemental of late and it's quite offputting.
Regardless of what you think of how the OP has handled the situation I don't see the need to resort to personal attacks.

rising_from_the_ashes

elsien wrote: »

I have to agree, and I think the OP has done pretty well not to rise more to some of the comments. Parts of this forum seem to be becoming more judgemental of late and it's quite offputting.
Regardless of what you think of how the OP has handled the situation I don't see the need to resort to personal attacks.

I have to say I agree ....... whilst I do agree with the fact that 2 weeks is not long for a rehomed dog to settle in (will have had Maisie 3 weeks in a couple of days and have some issues to sort out) - having had to previously take a dog to a rehoming centre, I know how difficult the decision can be.

If it's not going to work out, then it's in the best interests of the dog to be returned, issues worked on & sorted (if needed) and another home found when the time is right.

I'm not sure what the OP was looking for but resorting to personal attacks such as the one coinxoperated made by calling the OP a "despicable person" are never justified.

Beebop

"When we decided to go for a rescue dog we did our research asked for a rescue dog we specifically asked for a labrador,their temperament is suitable for the position we are in"

Please bear in mind for future that Labradors are intelligent, lively dogs that can remain pups until the age of 4 and as teenagers can be a right handful.

I'm sorry the situation with the dog you rescued ended after such a short time, please therefore think twice before getting another - a dog may not be the right pet for you and your family.

coinxoperated

I am just entirely disgusted that the OP decided to not only take a dog she obviously had no commitment too and then post on here obviously looking for sympathy. She/He didn't take on board any suggestions made by other posters, and her responses have been very 'I've made my decision'.

I personally feel by the actions she's taken, have made her a person I wouldn't want to mix with. I personally feel that if you ale one dog from a home and think everything's going to be perfect, your a fool. The fact she/he stated they would try and get a different dog makes it even worse.

I'm entitled to an opinion as much as the next person, and if you don't want opinions / comments, then surely, you don't post on a forum?

I'm finished with this post now, as if you look back, the majority of comments have been from people who feel the same. If you would all like to rally up and say what he/she has done is acceptable, feel free. After all, it's your opinion.

I would like to say though, that you may be encouraging the OP to get another dog, which she will also give up on in a space of two weeks.

zaksmum

coinxoperated wrote: »

I am just entirely disgusted that the OP decided to not only take a dog she obviously had no commitment too and then post on here obviously looking for sympathy. She/He didn't take on board any suggestions made by other posters, and her responses have been very 'I've made my decision'.

I personally feel by the actions she's taken, have made her a person I wouldn't want to mix with. I personally feel that if you ale one dog from a home and think everything's going to be perfect, your a fool. The fact she/he stated they would try and get a different dog makes it even worse.

I'm entitled to an opinion as much as the next person, and if you don't want opinions / comments, then surely, you don't post on a forum?

I'm finished with this post now, as if you look back, the majority of comments have been from people who feel the same. If you would all like to rally up and say what he/she has done is acceptable, feel free. After all, it's your opinion.

I would like to say though, that you may be encouraging the OP to get another dog, which she will also give up on in a space of two weeks.

You are indeed entitled to an opinion but I can't see that personal abuse - calling a stranger a despicable person! - is in any way promoting the spirit of MSE.

What happened to "Be nice to all moneysavers"?

Faith177

He is still a baby please give him another couple of weeks or at least contact the shelter and see if they can supply support to your family and you

I'm sure the shelter would rather help you than take the dog back to have to rehome him again

He is exhibiting normall over excited puppy behaviour. I can understand your concerns living by a school but colliers are excitable they need to be trained and this is apparent here

I know you think we are all against you but I do think you are giving up too soon