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Hi gang, My mother, aged 70, who lives in a condo and is not a particularly active woman, is looking for a nice little rescue dog and having a devil of a time finding one. She actually has had a 5-yr-old, 10 lb terrier mix home on trial for a week now who in very many ways has lots of ideal qualities for this situation, but has already several times exhibited completely unpredictable behaviors of aggression toward both mom's cat and the cairn next door (who is herself a very reserved rescue dog)-and once toward mom herself, when there was cat food at stake! This dog belonged first to an older man who apparently didn't train her at all and then went into a convalescent home, then she was adopted by a woman with several other rescues/fosters and, due to some difficult pet dynamics, kept this girl crated and leashed most of the time with lots of yelling involved (her own description of the situation). We don't know enough about terriers to know whether this behavior, which we gather is typical of dogs such as Jack Russells who haven't been thoroughly trained at a young age, is at this point correctable. She seems fine with our ES because she basically ignores him, but this sort of bipolar moodiness is worrisome. Mom is not averse to a medium-sized dog, and is home all day and happy to walk the dog (she would really like a dog with a temperament like our ES, who is incredibly mellow, and might actually be perfect for an older, smaller ES), but she's on a very limited income and probably can't afford a dog of any considerable size if only because of the potential medical expenses should there be any. Does anyone know if there is a dog out there smaller than the average ES who's calm enough for this lifestyle, and does anyone have any insight into whether this type of behavior in a mature terrier who's been through two owners and is virtually untrained is cause for real concern or correctable? Thanks. Pam -----Original Message----- From: Farm Collie Breed Conservancy and Restoration [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Rini Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 10:45 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [FARMCOLLIE] I don't know what to do I claim approaching senility, both for me and my computer (why else would my messages be going to South Dakota?). Thanks, Karen; I think I'll just sit back and keep reading until I figure it out. LOL I hope your dog finds a good home and the other person finds a good dog! Rini rini, you didn't misunderstand, but you've now confused my reply with the original message. The original message was looking for a dog. I posted that I have an available 19 month old. :) On 1/21/07, Rini <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Oh...<blush> sorry, I thought you were looking for a dog to bring home. > Some of my mail went to South Dakota last night (long story and only my > husband knows why) so I missed the original post and just got someone's > quote. Twenty lashes with a wet noodle for me! > > Rini > > Rini > > I have an ES female, 19 months old, that I will rehome to a VERY special > home.... I've also become aware today of a four month old ES that may be > looking for a new home. > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.0/639 - Release Date: 1/18/2007 > -- Karen in Oklahoma Concharty English Shepherds http://www.concharty.com All Natural Cleaning & Personal Care Products - ask me for more info! -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.4/644 - Release Date: 1/22/2007 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.4/644 - Release Date: 1/22/2007