Maremma / Border Collie X ??

[babsbag]

Well, I went and met the pup tonight, and OK brought him home. He is a nice boy, but totally untrained as in no training at all, doesn't even know his name. I'm not even sure he had a name. How sad. He is small, about 50#, very high energy, and shows more herding traits than gardian to me.
The first thing he tried to do when I got him home was to go after my house cat. My Belgian Tervuren put him in his place right away. No one touches her cat.
A friend of mine that works with dogs for handicapped people came over and evaluated him, and thinks he has great potential to be a helper for a young man that is in a wheelchair. She took him home and will start his training tomorrow.
I'm glad we could save his life.

What a rewarding job that would be to train dogs for that purpose, many hats off to your friend. I think that is awesome. Even some LGDs make better "pets" than working dogs. My border collies only herd themselves so even they are just pets. I think it is great that you gave him a chance and hopefully a purpose in life. It could be a great fit.

That is funny about your cat.

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Great job Azriel heeding advice, yet still making a way for this working dog to have a job. There are always places for different dogs. But we as compassionate people can't give in to the, "it's cute, I want to help save it" but rather, actually think about what situation is best suited so that the dog can succeed. Nicely done!

 

[Grazer]

This is such good news. I am happy to hear that this puppy will remain a working dog, but in a field where his instincts & intelligence will truly be appreciated.
I hope he becomes an amazing helping/guiding dog one day.
This pup was so lucky that you found him Azriel

 

[Azriel]

I stopped to see how the pup was doing tonight, and my friend is unbeliveable with these dogs. He met with the young man that will be owning him and was named Dax, and it looks like he will be a good fit with this young man. He is already comming to his name, fetching a ball, has learned watch me, and is pretty good with stop, which she uses to actually stop movement and either stand or sit still. My friend will be working with him for about 2 months, then another month or 2 with the new owner.
I will be taking him in to the vet I work with to have him nutered next week.