Frightened Cavalier

[wombat2u2004]

What on earth are you talking about ???
Of course my dog lives in my backyard......where else would he live ???
We have a decent rainfall in this part of the country, so he has lots of muddy puddles to drink out of, not to mention a dead cat I throw him for dinner each night !!!!! (Just kidding) .
The truth is....he has a great kennel, nice and warm and dry, lots of toys, certainly LOTS of attention, three meals a day, and a great big yard to run around in.
I'm sorry Lablover, that I haven't provided him with the latest Madonna style diamond necklace, but believe me.....for my little Border Collie pup...life is good !!!!!! Certainly much better than his siblings and parents, who are cattle dogs on a nearby cattle station...well...all they get is shouted at, a couple of sheets of roof iron to sleep under, the occassional kangaroo leg to feed on....AND...if they are lucky....they might get stomped on by an angry bull.
So don't you worry about my dog...k ???? He's probably better looked after than yours.
Wombat

[wombat2u2004]

Thanks for the advice mate......it all makes heaps of sense.
Here's hoping that it all works.
Wombat

[wombat2u2004]

Trouble is, the Cavalier hasn't really been exposed to other dogs. In the event where she has been, she has always tended to ignore them.
She is a lounge lizard also....never been really that playful...even as a pup.
Maybe thats why she can't really relate to the pups constant playfulness.
Thankyou for your advice, I'm going to try try all of what has been written on this board.
Wombat

[wombat2u2004]

Puppy Training ???? I've only had him a week !!!! I haven't had time to scratch myself let alone look in the bloody phone book for a training school. LOL
But rest assured.....he will be at the local puppy training centre within the next week.
As for socialisation....he has none at the moment, only with myself, and my family. The Cavalier who we HOPED would be his buddy....well....you know the story so far !!!!
I'm going to try the advice of all who have posted here on this thread, everyone has been so great and helpful ( except Labloverkeb ).
Wombat

[borzoimom]

Wombat congratulations on your new puppy. The only concern I have, is that a border collie is one of those breeds, if they dont have alot of interaction, like almost constant, something to do etc- they will make their own games.. Like digging holes, trying to get out of a fence.. etc. Six weeks old is awfully young. You really should keep her inside. I understand some people have outside working dogs- but this is a little baby. And I am sure a big yard out there all by herself is going to be pretty scary sometimes.
We have hawks here.. And one buzzed Zubin once when he was a baby- and he was over 14 weeks old, and 30 pounds.
I know you want the best for your puppy- but inside interactions, really is the best here.. Especially for a breed that needs to feel the people are in charge of activities..
Just my thoughts, and congratulations.. When you have time, we would love to see pictures of your new baby.

[wombat2u2004]

"let me ask you one question... how would you like to live in someone's backyard?? I do not think you would like that AT ALL."

Well that depends sweetie.
If it were your backyard.....I definately wouldn't like it.
If it were Elle McPhersons backyard ....I would like it.
If it were my backyard......I'd love it.

Yours sincerely,
Wombat xxx

[wombat2u2004]

Thanx for your reply.
Do you really think he should be inside ????
I mean he is doing so well outside, he seems really really content and comfortable out there.
He is certainly playful enough, and yes....he has dug his fair share of holes already, eaten a few of the wifes newly planted trees and demolished a few garden gnomes....but thats what pups do !!!! (Of course I get all the blame, but I figure its worth it....LOL).
I'm actually going to train him to sit in the back of my utility each day when he's older, so that he will be on my building sites with me each day......he'll have lots of timber offcuts to chew on...LOL.
As for a pic....I'll get one on here soon for you all....k ??? He's a chocolate and white (same as his dad, all the other pups and his mother were black and white). My daughter said he looked like a bear when I first brought him home....so his name is "Bear". Actually his dad had one wall eye, which is blue, Bear has two wall eyes. When he looks at me with those two blue eyes.....I melt....LOL.
Wombat

[borzoimom]

Thanx for your reply.
Do you really think he should be inside ????
I mean he is doing so well outside, he seems really really content and comfortable out there.
He is certainly playful enough, and yes....he has dug his fair share of holes already, eaten a few of the wifes newly planted trees and demolished a few garden gnomes....but thats what pups do !!!! (Of course I get all the blame, but I figure its worth it....LOL).
I'm actually going to train him to sit in the back of my utility each day when he's older, so that he will be on my building sites with me each day......he'll have lots of timber offcuts to chew on...LOL.
As for a pic....I'll get one on here soon for you all....k ??? He's a chocolate and white (same as his dad, all the other pups and his mother were black and white). My daughter said he looked like a bear when I first brought him home....so his name is "Bear". Actually his dad had one wall eye, which is blue, Bear has two wall eyes. When he looks at me with those two blue eyes.....I melt....LOL.
Wombat

Yes I do for several reasons. First of all = safety- this is a tiny little puppy. For hawks or anything. And as a puppy he would come to anyone, so he could even be stolen.
Second of all he could eat something in this chewing stage and hurt himself.
Third of all- if he isnt inside he will bond with things that are outside, verses you.
Finally- a dog that doesnt know how to house break, were something to ever happen you had to give him up ( things happen ya know like job changes or something) a unhousebroken dog is very hard to place. The concept of not going in the house where the people live, is a valuable trait to have if nothing else than the acceptance of dominance in the peoples wishes. Dominance may be a wrong word for this application but you get the point.
Also- he will stay cleaner, be more socialized to people, and easier to train as the puppy wont be so independant. YOU will be his fun and games- not some rock in the yard..