Soda-pop Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi! I'm Paige and I'm new. I'm from sunny southern California but originally from Texas. I just adopted my BC, Soda, about 2 weeks ago. She'll be 3 years old in January. She's ABCA registered but from a pet store. I work at an animal shelter and she came in as an owner-surrender and I just couldn't resist. At my shelter we don't get a whole lot of BC's, in fact in the last two years we've had three! Luke, a one eyed 6 y/o BCx and then two in the last two months. I felt like I was being nudged a bit, so I leaped. I was really looking for a dog to do some herding with and agility, though even if that doesn't work out with her, I am glad I adopted her. She's quite a funny little dog. I herded a bit with my other dog, LT but she's a mutt and flunked out, but I caught the bug. I also do agility with LT, but it's agility lite and I'm a super noob at that too. She'll probably never compete as she shuts down super easy but I think she has fun in class, as long as I don't pressure her. At all. I also have a malamute mix, Cash--he doesn't do much of anything except be a cuddle butt mcflufferson. I'm hoping that Soda will be a good intro dog into the wide world of herding and agility. I also have a fat cat that I love more than anything. Soda and I have already had a lesson and I couldn't have been more pleased. (Not that I know a whole lot) but it went well and I'm soooo excited to be on this journey and I just really want to learn e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. It's nice to meet you all! Soda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsnrs Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome; you wil love it here. Lots of folks with BCs. We live in AZ and have Aussies. We are newbies also. Narita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 She is gorgeous! Thank you for rescueing her! You will have lots of fun with her! Welcome to the board. This is a good place to find some great info. I will look forward to hearing more of your adventures with your new girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 How cute is she!?!? I won't have passed her up either! Welcome and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Yay, welcome to another non-native from SoCal--I'm originally from upstate NY!! Soda is so adorable, and what a cute name, too!! I'm in L.A., and Mojo and I are new to agility, too!! I don't know if you are anywhere close to me, but if you are, feel free to PM where you take lessons--we go to Flying Dog Agility up in Northridge. Sincerely, Koi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome to the boards. She is so cute. How could someone surrender her? I'm glad you rescued her, unlike some people *cough* her other owners *cough* that went to a pet store. It seems like you really like BC's and are willing to learn to live with all their funny quirks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda-pop Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Yay, welcome to another non-native from SoCal--I'm originally from upstate NY!! Soda is so adorable, and what a cute name, too!! I'm in L.A., and Mojo and I are new to agility, too!! I don't know if you are anywhere close to me, but if you are, feel free to PM where you take lessons--we go to Flying Dog Agility up in Northridge. Sincerely, Koi I'm down in orange county. I go to wags and wiggles. I really like it b/c it's kind of low-key and it's okay that we suck something fierce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi Paige! We're also here in SoCal, down in San Diego. Feel free to PM me if you are looking for activities down this way. We do sheepdog lessons at Anna Guthrie's in Valley Center, and we horse around on the beach a lot. Welcome aboard! We look forward to hearing more about your adventures with your little pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi, Paige and Soda! *waves like a maniac* Nice to see you guys over here. I've learned so much from this board, you'll like it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi Paige and Soda. I just love the ears- enjoy your dog. These boards are great for learning AND bragging- LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi Paige! *grins like a fool* Glad you made it! You should post a pic of LT and Cash too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Paige, I just saw that Anna (stockdogranch) is hosting a Jack Knox clinic. Are you near there? Might be a great opportunity to audit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Abel Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome to the bcboards. Sounds like you have a great dog pack. Soda is a cutie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Of course, now you have to adopt another and name it "Scotch"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome to the Board! I'm sure you and Soda will lots of fun in the future - thanks for rescuing her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoku's mum Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome! Soda is way cute, so glad you found each other. Keep us posted on how she settles in with your pack, and of course, your adventures together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm down in orange county. I go to wags and wiggles. I really like it b/c it's kind of low-key and it's okay that we suck something fierce. Mojo is just fantastic at agility...I'm the one who really needs the help. Anyway, I've never actually been to Wags and Wiggles, but I've talked to some of their staff on the phone, since they are apparently the only facility in all of SoCal that offers Feisty Fido classes. I really, really wanted to be able to sign up Mojo, but commuting that far every week would have been impossible. It's really too bad--as you say, I found them to be very low-key, as well; the website was very welcoming, and the people I spoke with were super nice, sympathetic, and helpful. I'm sure you'll do great there once you really get into it--agility is addicting, and now you've got another dog to do it with!!! Welcome again--this board is pretty addicting, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda-pop Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Mojo, they're opening up a new facility in Irvine--that will shave like, 40 minutes off your commute... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Nice to meet you in person, Soda and Paige! Turns out Paige did bring Soda down to Anna's to audit the Jack Knox clinic (very good suggestion, Paula). There was a no-show, and Soda got to join in. She did great and is a very beautiful dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthBelle Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hello!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg's mum Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 What a sweetie! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hey Paige! Didn't see this before! Welcome, and you simply must tell your Jack Knox clinic tale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Welcome! Soda is a cutie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle K Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Welcome! Soda has such a sweet face! Good job on rescuing her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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