Just having a rant I think really and looking for tips.
I posted last year after getting my border collie from the Dogs Trust, he was destructive and unsettled amongst other things. It turns out after £130 paid to dog therapist and trips to the vet that the dog they told us was 3 to 5 years old was in fact still a puppy.
I am so cross and upset still even though I have had him for twelve months now. I love him dearly but I feel guilty sometimes. He has grown so much and I am on my own with him. I would not have had a dog of this size is the honest thing I think. I cannot take him off lead still as he jumps up at people and he is strong. I cannot do what some people do and just think that if you are out walking you are "fair game" to be jumped at as this is not fair. He also runs off.
I have done dog training which I gave up as they contradicted their own technique of handling him when they realised how strong he was. I have tried finding a secure field to teach recall (it is excellent at home).
He is still not house trained although he is when I am at home.
The Dog behaviourist at Dogs Trust said he was frightened of men so told my daughter's boyfriend to give him lots of fuss and attention. We now know this was the worst thing to do and my dog is still terrified of him.
They said he was cat tested, again another untruth as he is getting worse at chasing the cat.
Loves the car ? - so much so it took me 6 months to get him in one.
On the plus side he know loves the car, he is good with children and other dogs.
I love him dearly but he is exhausting me totally. He gets on the settee at night and keeps putting his mouth around my arm. I do not know what this means. As soon as it happens I stand up and he gets off the settee.
Thank you if you have read all of this. I don't know why I am writing it really just needed to get it out I think.
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dreamingon · 21/02/2015 14:56
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