Kallie Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I really expected not to get a puppy yet, and certainly wouldn't have if we were still in Melbourne. But since getting here we've been reconsidering. Our dog is doing really well with mil's dog, who's still a puppy really only 12mo, but bigger than our dog already lol. Our new house has a much bigger backyard, there's a walking track right by us, and I'm looking at work I can do remotely so I should still be home a lot even when I start working. The kids have been doing really well with the dogs, and even though it does require constant supervision, well, so do my kids on their own lol. It just feels like the right time. So, I'm leaning towards a rescue pup. I'd love another border collie but I'm wary of the risks if their working instincts are particularly strong (I think we got lucky with our old girl, even though I also put a lot of effort into training her). I'd also love a golden retriever, they're such good natured dogs. But rescue dogs also need homes, and if I'm lucky maybe I'll be able to find a cross that brings a couple of my fave breeds together. I've seen some kelpie lab x's recently that are absolutely adorable. And a border collie x heeler, so cute, but potentially better suited to a farm. Anyway, I guess I don't really have a question, I'm just mulling it all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 How about an almost-puppy? https://www.everybump.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=6009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 I have thought about fostering, but I don't think our older dog would tolerate the change of lots of new dogs coming through as well as she will a new family member. The cats probably wouldn't be fans either lol, they'll tolerate a new addition (as they do our old girl, they have a don't bother us and we won't bother you arrangement ) but would probably get a bit pissy if they just got used to one and they went and then another came along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YTT1 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 change puppy to land shark..... good luck lolthey settle down.... eventually lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Haha photos will definitely come if/when we get one! When our dog was a puppy she really didn't cause us much grief, just liked socks for some reason! I had her trained to sit and lie down without needing a treat in the two weeks from when we got her to her first vet appointment, she was so eager to please and learn. So, we'll probably end up with a little terror this time to make up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 When it comes to breeders, where do you check their number/ code thing to make sure they're legit, and how hard it is to get one anyway? I still haven't decided which way we'll go, but checking out some border collie puppies and wondering how to make sure everything is above board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 So um this beautiful girl is going to be ready for us end of June 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyM Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Gosh how cute! And exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Now I need to figure out a name, so far I have Ember, which I really like but dh doesn't seem so keen on. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_mdn v2.0 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Eeekkkkk, hello cutie pup!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 So this bundle of fluff joined us today. Rogue is not so impressed haha but doing well 4 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little lion Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Have you named her yet? What a cutie pie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLittleEd Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 So cute!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyM Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Gosh what a cutie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 We decided to go with Ember, I think it'll suit her, she's got spark lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 They're getting there lol, Ember has learnt to give Rogue a wide berth, though the grumpy old thing is accepting her, just doesn't want her jumping all over her/ in her face lol, understandable. Cats are not impressed, she loves to chase and bark at them trying to get them to play lol. She's learning her manners though and is getting used to the rules for the kids (she was very in the baby's face to begin with, but now mostly leaves her alone and only licks which is great). She's a clever little thing but certainly has a more dominant personality than our old girl ever did so putting a lot into making sure she knows her place in the pecking order 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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