Our good friend Jennifer of Oberhund and Spay it Forward, a fantastic program that provides funding to spay / neuter the dogs of low-income families, recently sent us this description of Jill, a sweet border collie who doesn't like to herd and is thus having trouble finding a home.
None of the herding groups will take Jill, and she has been passed around a lot and now needs a quiet permanent home where she will be appreciated for the sweet loving, if not overly effective, collie that she is!
Jill, the one year old Border Collie that doesn't like to herd:
Jill is very timid, and I've been told that she's not overly high energy, is quiet in her kennel, walks nicely on a leash, loves food, but has no idea what toys are for. She is quite submissive and will need someone who can work with her to build her confidence; she tenses and does the submissive crouch when she's touched, as if she doesn't know what to expect. Excited people with excited voices make her want to escape to her crate. It sounds like she needs a calm, predictable home environment with someone who will take the time to work with her using positive reinforcement.
If you are interested in fostering or adopting a shy dog with lots of potential to be a wonderful pet, or would like more info about Jill, please contact us at saskpeopleforanimals@gmail.com.
-Alanna
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