Member Debbie
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James, it’s wonderful to hear about him playing with some other dogs. You must have really been thrilled to see that…
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So great Riggan! Lance is really coming along good. He is so lucky to have you as his guardian!
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James, Stay strong in working with that Dobie. They are wonderful, intelligent animals. I had 2 when I was younger, one after the other and both lived to 11 years of age. Time, patience and attunement with your dog will pay off in the end. Keep us updated with his progress.
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That is so wonderful that Lance is starting to calm down in open areas! Time and proper treatment can heal all…
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Thank you Riggan. I think we are both lucky to have found each other. I always shutter when I think of how it would have been for her to be stuck in one of those barren shelter cages while have one of her panic attacks…
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I thought I had replied here when I first joined, but must have posted it elsewhere on the site… Today, April 1 marks our 1 year anniversary together, the day I was able to bring Keller home from the SPCA at the age of 2 1/2 years . Keller is one of the unfortunate double merle Aussies born deaf due to improper pairing of her parents. She knew no commands when I adopted her, not even sit or lay down. In the year that she has been with me, she has learned many things and is secure in coming to my side when she has one of her panic attacks that normally sends her into hiding under something. I’ve recently been able to let her off leash in the agility ring to play and run the obstacles. Having sun sensitive eyes, I can’t/don’t over ask of her when the sun is in her face. I’ve always trained my own animals, dogs, birds, horses…, but am happy to have joined Robert’s site as his expertise and manner of teaching enhance what comes to me naturally. It’s a little bit different training a deaf dog than one that hears and I do miss the verbal commands, but I’m happy to have adopted Keller before she spent any more time in the shelter, especially since she has panic attacks.
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She came with it when I adopted her.
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Before I adopted Keller Mae 10 months ago, I could no longer have my Newf, Sophie with me where my living area is (living with relatives) due to her declining mobility from age 12 through 13 I put a stop to her using the stairs after a couple traumatic experiences. That was really hard when she had to stay upstairs. Keller, being an Aussie, hardly lets me out of her sight. It’s great having her with me downstairs. I’ve been able to have her with me on my walks where as Sophie had not been able to keep up or do hills in her recent times. So I can walk/hike more again with a dog by my side. Being pretty attuned with animals in general, Keller is a welcome addition to my life with her deafness, panic attacks and other little quirks.When Sophie’s health was failing I stated that I wasn’t getting another dog…. That lasted all of 1 week before I said I had to get another and was actively looking. It was a long 5 weeks before I got Keller into my life. It’s really good to have a new animal in my life.
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Shelter life is so hard for dogs to comprehend. It’s wonderful that you bonded with each other quickly, even though your first couple weeks were trying.