Moon's Graden

First, I am sorry to hear that your family has suffered a crisis,
may everything work for the better and soon be back to normal. As for
Justin, since Border Collies are very versatile dogs the main thing is
to make sure he has a "job" in his new home.

That "job" does not necesary have to be herding sheep. Border Collies
are very versatile and excell at obedience competitions, frisbee or as
you mentioned agility...except for "Justin."  Even though it may appear
"Justin" is not interested in agility at 10 months doesn't mean later
when he is mature this sport is out of the question. Hopefully his new
people will be patient with him as he grows up.
Border Collies mature emotionally a little slower than their growth
rate might suggest. I doubt that "Justin" is lacking in cleverness,
probably needs to mature a little more. :)

Always remember that different personalities are evident in each dog of
a given breed. What king of personality or better canine-nality does
"Justin" have? What sort of activities does he enjoy? Does he like
chasing moving objects, like a ball or frisbee? Border Collies are most
happy sharing an activitiy that also includes their humans.
Playing ball or catching a frisbee several times a day are wonderful
"jobs" for a Border Collie that may not be ready for an organized
sport.

The most important "job" for "Justin" at his age would be learning
obedience excercises so he doesn't get in trouble at his new home.
Tell his new family to locate an obedience training club in their area
and enroll "Justin" right away. It is very important for Border Collies
to learn while they are young the proper way to conduct themselves as
family members. That way he should AVOID being turned over to an animal
shelter, BC rescue or worse yet euthanized.

I wish your family and "Justin's", new family all the best.

To learn more about Border Collies please visit Newt's Page at

http://members.tripod.com/wkn1bc/default.html

Cheers,

Mic & U-AG1, U-CD Newt CD, CGC, HT, STDs, HRDs-1

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First, I am sorry to hear that your family has suffered a crisis,
may everything work for the better and soon be back to normal. As for
Justin, since Border Collies are very versatile dogs the main thing is
to make sure he has a "job" in his new home.

That "job" does not necesary have to be herding sheep. Border Collies
are very versatile and excell at obedience competitions, frisbee or as
you mentioned agility...except for "Justin."  Even though it may appear
"Justin" is not interested in agility at 10 months doesn't mean later
when he is mature this sport is out of the question. Hopefully his new
people will be patient with him as he grows up.
Border Collies mature emotionally a little slower than their growth
rate might suggest. I doubt that "Justin" is lacking in cleverness,
probably needs to mature a little more. :)

Always remember that different personalities are evident in each dog of
a given breed. What king of personality or better canine-nality does
"Justin" have? What sort of activities does he enjoy? Does he like
chasing moving objects, like a ball or frisbee? Border Collies are most
happy sharing an activitiy that also includes their humans.
Playing ball or catching a frisbee several times a day are wonderful
"jobs" for a Border Collie that may not be ready for an organized
sport.

The most important "job" for "Justin" at his age would be learning
obedience excercises so he doesn't get in trouble at his new home.
Tell his new family to locate an obedience training club in their area
and enroll "Justin" right away. It is very important for Border Collies
to learn while they are young the proper way to conduct themselves as
family members. That way he should AVOID being turned over to an animal
shelter, BC rescue or worse yet euthanized.

I wish your family and "Justin's", new family all the best.

To learn more about Border Collies please visit Newt's Page at

http://members.tripod.com/wkn1bc/default.html

Cheers,

Mic & U-AG1, U-CD Newt CD, CGC, HT, STDs, HRDs-1

--
Surf Usenet at home, on the road, and by email -- always at Talkway.
http://www.talkway.com

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