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Congratulations!  Patch is a really cutie, and once he's shaved and bathed you'll be shocked at the change...getting all those mats off will make him so much happier and more comfortable.You'll get tons of good advise here, and I'm not the best for source for most of that...but, I do think that as young as he is, the transition to a house dog shouldn't be that much of a problem. Sheepdogs love being where their people are, above all else. Definitely make sure that he is safely contained when he is outside, since he's used to being able to wander, but I suspect you'll eventually find him wanting to stay glued to your side, like most sheepies. If he hasn't had a lot of socializing with people, I would be more concerned with his manners. Sheepdogs can be "pushy" and want to herd everything in sight. If I were you Id get him into a training class or program asap. I'd also invest in a kennel and some baby-gates, to control his access to parts of your house while potty training and getting him used to being a house dog. Good luck, and thank you for taking in this pup!  |
| I have just done that exact scenario with Bunny - she was an outside dog and 5 yrs old. She transitioned wonderfully. She has fostered with me and is going to her new adoptive family soon. This is her shelter picture -  this is her the day after we got her and I shaved her -  and this is her just 2 months later The shaved one in the middle at our club's booth , Minneapolis Convention Center-  and playing on Thursday-  Most likely if you are house proofed for a 2 yr old, you are mostly ready! Have you ever had a dog before? |
| Keep us updated on how he is doing. |
| Thanks for the responses! I am beginning to feel a little more relieved about him coming here. From what I know his owners now are super nice and love him very much. I think they are just wanting to find him a better home where people can spend more time with him instead of the outside farm life. They have children, young children, so I have no fear about him liking my kids. We are all very excited to have him! I have a feeling he will be going everywhere with us. To got sheep- Our house is definately baby proof! My youngest is the sweetest little monster on the planet and we have had to go one step above every normal child proofing! I think Patch will be fine as far as that goes. As far as owning other dogs goes, I was raised around dogs my whole life as was my husband and together we have owned a Papillon who is saddly not with us anymore. I also have fostered bull terriers for 2 years. I have not personally owned anything of this size but I think we will be fine. I will definately keep posted and probably ask more questions!  |
| What a beautiful boy! Sorry to hear about the loss of your Papillon. Yes, this dog is likely to be a little more rambunctious, more like your youngest "little monster"  . I echo what the previous posters have said. In addition, I would recommend always having your new pup on a leash when not in a completely fenced-in area, as the city will be quite a switch from his roaming days on the farm. Has he ever been leashed?I think obedience training is a great idea as well. A mentally and physically tired dog is a good dog!  Can't wait to hear some Patch stories!!!! Laurie and Oscar |
| Thanks for all your comments but it turns out we won't be getting Patch. It just didn't work out for us. We will have an oes some day though. |
Oh gee, sorry to hear this.  It's such a loss for you.What's going on with Patch? Is he in a good situation? |
| I'm sure he is a fantastic dog and yes he is in a great place. It just wasn't meant to be for us. All is fine. |
| Thanks. What I mean is he still available? Are they still trying to adopt him out? |
| ^^^and where is he located? |
| No he is not in need of a home now. And he is located in Texas. |
Thank you. |
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