Louise: Good advice about crating new dogs in the car. Are you and your lab/border collie mix still together? I have been a dog lover and caregiver for many years, but everyday I learn something new. Like any relationship it requires patience and the strength to weather the stormy days.
xo
Linda in Seattle with Lucas (9 yr standard poodle) and West (1 year toy poodle rescue)
May 10, 2009 Rating
You are in for the best time of your life. by: Linda Wraith
I loved reading about your experience. It is brave of you to bring Raleigh into your heart and home. There will certainly be challenges, but the rewards are boundless. You are going to be an awesome Poodle Mom and I bet this won't be the last poodle you bring into your life.
Best to you from Seattle.
Linda Wraith
sycamore5@comcast.net
206-789-3725
Apr 28, 2009 Rating
Bring a Crate when going to adopt a new dog! by: Louise
Make sure if you go to adopt a puppy that you bring a crate. Dogs can act unpredictably I was transporting a 6 month old lab- border collie mix puppy that I had just adopted and the dog got off of it's leash in the back seat-got into the passenger side and then attacked me a bunch times while I was driving. What a mess. I was able to control the car. The bites were on the arms-luckily not on my face. This was a nice dog that had been living with children. Apparently when we passed by some cows it got scared aggressive. Lesson learned: Dogs can act in an unpredictable manner and when transporting a dog -even if you know the animal, keep it in a
