OES MOMMY
By the way Darcy took 4th out of 14 pups!!!! 
I know someone wants to buy Darcy!! I willl fight this as I am listed as owner. I will do anything to keep my girl. We love her more than I can say. Madeline had promised us the pick of the liter after Fergie passed. Yes I know that Darcy is not Fergie. She is just more active than I knew. But We will onercome this.  |
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| Congrats to Darcy for her great placing at the National which is not easy.
I'm not at the National, nor part of this discussion with Madeline, but you have to understand that there is concern. I'm only speaking for myself, but I think everyone here knows how much you love Darcy. Nobody knows what you are really going through personally, but in my own observation, just from reading your posts, it just seems as though maybe she's getting the best of you and your family right now with her youthful energy, especially if you are getting hurt. It's not just about the training, it's about the amount of time too that you need to spend to divert her energy. Any crazy energetic behavior she has now, will only worsen as she grows, and everyone here can tell you that that puppy energy will last for approx 6 years. Obviously a 75 lb year old will hurt a lot more jumping on you than a 50 lb one. It is not easy raising a puppy, which is the reason a lot of people adopt older dogs. I am far from having the most obedient dogs, but it's a lot easier when you can just run all of the energy out of them. I give you a lot of credit for your perseverance and commitment. Once again, everyone knows that you love Darcy, and that is not really what the concern is about. You have expressed doubt about raising a young dog and that is quite understandable. I hope you understand why people are inquiring as there are more options for her at a younger age. Speaking from my own observation, I really feel that everyone here just wants what is best for You, Darcy and your family. It is something that you will really need to think about, and I don't think anyone is being intentionally hurtful. |
| I completely agree with Deb's post.
It is clear that you love Darcy but it is not at all clear that you have the strength or energy to raise a young, boisterous puppy into an obedient dog. That's not a criticism. It is just an observation based on your own posts. I know you have said you will commit to following the training procedures, but it does not sound like you have the time, strength or energy to wear out her energy. Although having a fenced yard will help a bit, that is generally is not going to be stimulating enough for her to tire herself out. That's why lots of people choose doggie daycare and dogwalkers etc. I know you have said you don't have that in your area. Again, this is not a criticism. It is just an observation based on your posts. Since you love Darcy so much, you need to think hard about whether you can provide the best possible home for her. |
| I was at Nationals and honestly I didn't hear anyone badmouthing you. They took more of a conserend tone. Puppy's are a big challange, even for me who is young and healthy. It's important that we all stick together. After all, we are all in this for the same thing. The health and safty of all our sheepies. |
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