Frogs & Dogs Report post Posted September 22, 2016 Well, I'm back from my month-long trip, and starting the search in earnest now. On Friday, I'm going to go visit this guy: https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/35990733 And on Saturday, I have an appointment to meet this guy: http://www.bordercolliesinneed.org/border_collie_rescue_and_adoptions/blackbart.html Fingers crossed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcv-border Report post Posted September 22, 2016 Good Luck. They both look like possibilities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frogs & Dogs Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Black Bart is mine. I'll be changing that name, though. And me keeping him is contingent on good vet check including xrays. We've only been home for ~6hrs. So far, I'm utterly impressed. This boy is a blank slate - no one has worked with him at all, so he knows absolutely nothing. On the flip side, no one has messed up his training yet, either. From what I can tell, he has no baggage. I keep seeing little flashes of brilliance - there's clearly a lot going on upstairs. He has already figured out what the clicker means and mastered a default sit since we've been home. And I've barely heard a peep out of him. He hasn't pottied yet - it could be a long night waiting for him to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urge to herd Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Congratulations - he is a good-lookin' boy! Hope all goes smoothly and well from here on out. Ruth and Gibbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan Report post Posted September 26, 2016 Congratulations - what a striking boy!! I look forward to hearing updates about how he's progressing. Sounds like a neat dog! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GentleLake Report post Posted October 1, 2016 Congratulations! Hope things are still going well. Wishing you all the best for wonderful lives together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
