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Victoria Cross

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Jun 1, 06 - 11:56 PM 		new to forum

I am in Ontario, Canada, and have two gorgeous big, hairy, rough coated boys. Robbie is a sweetie 6 year old blue merle and Oliver is a young tri pup, just 15 weeks old. They are from the same (top level) breeder, and distantly related. Oliver is very drive-y and sparkly bright, so I have been researching Agility for him. He's already "top dog" in his puppy class and has led the class in a bit of mischief more than once -- one time leading to total mayhem. He's so very happy and full of charm that he has earned the affection of the trainer, who calls him her "demonstration dog" as in: he can demonstrate all the commands with sharp attention, and then he can supply situations in which we must solve potential problems on the spot! The trainer has suggested an off-lead class followed by a "pre-agility" class for him. I found this lovely site in my search, and will enjoy dropping by now and again.

The site also keeps me in touch with Britain, where I earned my LL.M. at KCL. And yes, that is my true name. There is a long story to it, but in short, my father was a Master Sgt. Major in the U.S. 2nd Armoured Division in WWII after enlisting in 1940, so he served alongside the British 8th Army in North Africa during what was called "Roosevelt's Secret War" by FDRs isolationist critics. No one cared about it in the U.S. Canadians remark about it frequently, and while I was in Britain no one ever said a word about it -- and then I learned through a fellow student that some might be insulted by my name and others might feel I am joking in a nasty, cynical way as North Americans sometimes do. I am not -- and I mean no offence. It really is my name.

And I do have a question. My Robbie is really not drive-y. Rather, he is a dreamy boy, very sensitive, thoughtful, and loving. He's not really lazy ... he loves to "help" around the house and is the "gazetter" of the neighbourhood, placing himself in a position where he can meet, greet, and comment on all that happens. I do not want him to get his lovely nose out of joint with Oliver "doing" so much as we plan. Is there an activity or set of events or efforts other than "special time with his two foots" (we already do that) one might suggest to interest him? Or am I fussing too much? The breeder thinks it is too soon to worry because Robbie has been a true gentleman about the changes and intrusions in his life brought on by Oliver. I've been thinking of nursing home visits. What do you think?
Jean Tuck



Jun 3rd, 2006 - 8:26 PM 		Re: new to forum

Hi Victoria,

You probably are fussing too much - I'm sure that some quality time alone with you is plenty, particularly if it means an outing.

Will he be able to tag along to classes and shows? I'm sure he won't want to be left behind!

Hospital visiting is great too - some of our members' Collies are very popular hospital visitors. It would certainly make him feel important.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

Jean

Jean
Victoria Cross



Jun 6th, 2006 - 9:44 PM 		Re: new to forum

Thank you, Jean, for taking the time to reply. So far, I may now claim international consensus that I am fussing too much. This will relieve my long-suffering husband, who is threatening to start calling me "Hyacinth" and Robbie "Sheridan" after the charming Mrs. Bucket and son of "Keeping Up Appearances" fame. He has taken to saying, "...minding the pedestrian, dear," as the warning shot over the bow. Advice taken! As another friend says, "Collies are sensitive -- but they are not fools.Don't insult their intelligence."


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