She is currently in foster
care with several other dogs and there are no problems.
Not exact matches
Between show fees, genetic tests, supplies, time spent and taken off work raising puppies, and the myriad
other costs (food, vet
care, toys, etc) that comes
with dog breeding, you would be hard pressed to find anyone rolling in funds even if they do have
several litters a year.
* has spent a number of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact
with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for
several generations back * has an «eye for a
dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of
dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity
with their
dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their
dogs compare to
others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of
dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding
dogs * is extremely concerned
with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more
dogs of their own than they are properly able to
care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship
with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a
dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.
While in Ruff Start, the
dogs have constant companionship
with two humans;
several daily play sessions, off - leash,
with other dogs; three weekly classes taught by the best trainers around; and readily available vet
care should they need it.
So it is reasonable to think that after
several weeks of
caring, training, and loving your foster ACD you wouldn't be able to part
with them, but when you find their perfect forever home and you get to see the joy both human and
dog bring to each
other, it makes it all worth it!
Several foster homes tried to
care for her but each time after she settled, her dominate personality did not fit well in foster homes
with other dogs.
We use animal communication, Healing Touch for Animals ®, animal massage, essential oils, flower essences, sound therapy, and
other modalities to support animals and humans in this process.We also work extensively
with animal rescue organizations in
several different ways — talking
with animals in foster
care to understand what the best home might be for them, talking
with trainers working
with foster
dogs or horses, and participating in fundraising events.