With more and more unwanted dogs entering the world today, it stands to reason that most of them will enter a new world called “the rescued world” as compared to the safe haven of their original home of love and stability. Border Collie dogs are one of the most rescued breeds, which is a tragedy given their intelligence and willingness to please a family. By the time most of these dogs get to the point of needing rescuing, they have left home after home of abuse, neglect, and ignorance of care. I have over thirty dogs I have rescued and I can tell you exactly what they lack and their history, as they all have the same look in their eyes and the same needs.
Most of these dogs lack love and faith in their owner or owners, depending on how many homes they have been in or how long they have been on the streets. They don’t know what a pat on the head is, and it takes me anywhere from two weeks to a year to get them to respond to it. The desire and need is there, but the fear holds them at bay. They appear head shy, fearing retribution, and defend if they can. But once they overcome these hurdles, they are the most loyal and lovable dogs I have ever seen. They are much more needy for love than the ones I have raised myself, as my dogs have never done without.
Another thing I recognized was the need for all the water and food they could handle, as most have not had enough over the years. And if they had, it was not of high quality to maintain their health and hunger. One female I rescued would fight over water, continuously drinking pan after pan until it was gone. I could never fill her up, as she obviously spent many days without water. Another one would fall asleep around her feed pan, as if to ensure herself that it would be there when she woke up.
This is a world of plenty, and pets are selling by the thousands of dollars. But their care is sincerely lacking, and most end up on the streets, pregnant, abused, or in the pound. And what do the original owners do…go purchase another dog. My advice before purchasing a dog is to make sure that you can handle the dog in your lifestyle: if not, DON”T get it! And if you do want one, make sure it is the one you want.
Make a list of what you want: a large dog or a small one; one you need to exercise or one who requires little; one that requires maintenance or one that requires little brushing; one that barks and it doesn’t bother you as you live in the country, or one that is barkless, as you live in a small apartment in town. Don’t get a Labrador only two years later give it away as it is too big; don't get a Border Collie then complain it needs a lot of exercise and attention; where was the research?
Know what a dog is about before you get one…they shed, they bark, they love human companionship even if you have just got home from work and don’t want them near you, and they need fed and exercised every day to several times a day. They go to the toilet in your home while babies, and with the right training, will become pleasures in your life for many years. But, with little or bad training from ignorant and uncaring owners, they will become miserable and unhappy statistics in our society.
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A white German Shepard my friend had was able to know what commands I was conveying through eyesight alone. (more than 10-15 feet away) All I needed to think the command (sit, lie down, go get ball and come) while maintaining eye contact. I know this from covering my eyes and the dog didn’t know. I was wondering, has anyone heard of this and is it particular to the breed or that individual dog? I REALLY want to know if its me or the dog that can do this. I couldn’t find it on Google so its not common. I swear this happened and some day I want my own dog that can do this. Thanks.