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Border Collie Rescue,
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Border Collie Rescue,
Australia
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Harry and Ginny --- (posted 6/2/2021) ---
These two BCs have a pretty good life on a property, but their owner
thinks that they would do better with someone who was able to give
them more individual attention. Harry is a big sook who just loves
people. He is scared of and agressive towards smaller dogs, including
puppies. This may be able to be worked on, but a home with other
smaller dogs is not likely to work. Another anxiety is around anything
out of place, possibly a canine equivalent of OCD? (BCRA's unsupported
description). If something is left out of place in the house Harry
will pee on it - where ever it is. This issue needs management and
probably work with a behaviourist. Harry is not responsive to training
and also cannot be let near chickens.
Ginny is very, very smart, will catch a ball with her paws if she can.
Her issue is
constantly wanting attention. This is probably an anxious behaviour.
If you are not giving her attention she
will attempt to gain it, and her pawing, clawing, jumping and whinging need
management too. Her affection extends to mouth licks if she can catch
you unawares. Ginny also licks the furniture, which is also likely to
be linked to anxiety. She will shadow you unless she is prevented from
doing so.
Both these dogs love the cats they know. An experienced BC home is
sought for these two. For more info on them please contact Chris at
christine@tenue.com.au
Lip --- (posted 21/4/2021) ---
Lip is a handsome young man who is truly one of a kind.
Originally destined to be a working dog, his life changed direction
when it was realised he was deaf. He has a beautiful white head,
spotty nose and two different coloured eyes. Its love at first sight
for everyone who meets him. He’s very smart, and has mastered hand
signals for sit, lie down, stay and come. With patience (and treats!)
he will be able to learn much more!
Lip is looking for a calm life with steady routine, as he displays
some signs of autistic behaviour. He wants a best friend and the more
time you spend with this boy, the more you learn to pick up on how
he’s feeling. Some days, a walk might not be on the cards if he’s
feeling too stressed, as the over stimulation can do more harm than
good. He also has quite a voice on him, and can bark when left alone,
so neighbours in close proximity won’t suit nor will a busy life.
He LOVES car rides, they’re a nice safe space for him and he’s content
to lie on a passengers lap and snooze the trip away. He loves puddles,
cuddles, food and play time, he would play all day if he could! He’s
currently trying some different medications to ease his anxiety and
let him switch off. He’s not yet desexed as it’s recommended for him
to wait until he’s one year old, but he’s microchipped and up to date
with all vaccinations, flea and heart worm. He shows early signs of
hip dysplasia, and is currently on mild pain relief.
Please contact Emma on 0450 531 562 or emmamaidens@gmail.com
Raikou --- (posted 11/5/2021) ---
Raikou (kou) is 5 years old and he was rescued
when he was 9 months old. We were the first humans he had met
(other than the man that owned him) and our older dog (a
mastiff) was the first dog he had ever met. Because he had no
interaction with people, dogs or the world in such a vital time as a
puppy it has lead to some
issues. He has severe anxiety and OCD. (some meds have been trialled,
but help from a vet behaviourist seems needed)
He is great with other dogs (currently lives with two others) and
is great
with kids - he has always
been around children and seems very gentle with them. Kou's primary issue is
separation anxiety when left alone. This has
lead to the decision to rehome him, as we are simply not able to be home
as much as
he needs us. He has obsessively started chasing shadows & running into
fences/doors when we aren’t home (neighbours have let us know). He has
completed four levels of dog training and is classified as a trained
dog in Australia. He is excellent off lead and has great recall, loves
fetch and would play for HOURS if he could, loves swimming & water. He
is housetrained and slept inside most of his life. He is scared of
loud noises ie. trucks/busses going by on walls & thunder which causes
him to cower. He is very submissive and scared of particular men in
hoods/hat or that are very tall. Only a home ideally set-up to manage
Kou's issues will do.
For more info on Raikou please contact Zach on 0413476067 or email
Zachary.treacy@hotmail.com
Emmett --- (posted 14/6/2021) ---
Emmett is an attractive classic boy in need of an experienced BC home. His
previous life has seen him poorly socialised with people, especially
children. A home with no children, and a commitment to manage Emmett
and develop his social skills is essential. At present he considers
himself a guard dog of his premises, and although he can be introduced
to new people, his current first reflex will be to aggressively see people off.
Emmett has also not been socialised with other dogs.
In a comfortable environment he is a very playful dog and in the office
he plays with a basketball. He probably has an underlying good nature but
would have to be retrained with new owners to be less fearful and
protective. His last visit to the vet was in January
2021. Emmett is chipped and is registered with the local Mackay Regional
Council.
For more info on Emmett please contact Steve on 0403189458
Bonnie --- (posted 22/7/2021) ---
Bonnie is a stunning 1.5yo female Blue Merle BC, who we are
unfortunately having to rehome due to her ongoing anxiety issues.
Since adopting her and relocating her to our home in the Melbourne
suburbs, she has found it very difficult to settle and is clearly
stressed by traffic and cyclists when we go for walks. For this
reason, we are looking to rehome her to a farm property/acreage, where
she can run around to her heart’s content. She has not been socialised
very well, so introducing her to other dogs will take lots of time and
patience.
Bonnie is very affectionate, loves belly rubs and going for swims. She
will run after a ball or frisbee, but hasn’t quite got the hang of
bringing it back. She is microchipped, desexed, and she has just had
her vaccine update. Currently she takes medication for anxiety, but
did not have this prior to us taking her in as a rescue. Please only
enquire if you are experienced with BCs, have a large space for her,
and are willing to dedicate lots of time and energy to working through
her anxiety issues. For more information on Bonnie, please contact Jo:
tonerjohanna@gmail.com
For general information on BC rescue email bcrescueaustralia@gmail.com
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