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15/08/2024

Let’s set the scene. This may become a bit sensitive for some, and I apologise in advance.

You’re out somewhere. You might be at a restaurant, a bar, a public park on a sunny day enjoying the sunshine with your family. It may be that you’re on your way home from work or trying to catch the bus. You’re just minding your own business.

Suddenly, a person comes straight up to you. They give you anxiety. What is this person going to do? I don’t know! The person is walking with a friend and the friend sees you’re a bit anxious and calls out to you saying “Don’t stress, she/he’s all good!’’ ��But they keep approaching you. And when they finally reach you they randomly hug you. Touch you. Walk circles around you. Start talking to you. Don’t let you leave.

What would you call that? Harassment? Assault in severe cases?
How would this make you feel?

Now, after the initial shock you find your courage and you ask the person to go away. Leave you alone. But the person doesn’t stop and instead touches your arm or your hair. “Oh come on, we’re alright. I’m not doing anything bad I’m friendly! Just let me be around you.’’��You get upset and might push the person. Shout at them. If you’re a bit more of an assertive person you might punch them. Who knows.
�Then the person and the friend get upset. Well? WHY are you here then? What are you doing in this public space if you don’t like being around other people? You have no business to be here, minding your own business in this park with your family without allowing me to sit with you, play with you, touch you, talk to you. Actually, you know what you should do? You should be more social! You should go more often to random groups of people.

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Do you see what I did there?
If you thought any of the above situation is not okay (and I sure as heck hope you do), then why do we think it’s okay to let dogs run up to strange dogs and say ‘It’s okay he’s friendly’?

What we do in the dog world is the exact opposite what we should be doing. We label the harassed dog as aggressive and the harassing dog as the victim.

Dogs have emotions. They have feelings. They have their own characters and personalities. There are many, many dogs that are not interested in making new friends or being with dogs they don’t know they can trust.

And sure, some dogs love playing with other dogs. Those are the extraverted dogs. Just like we have people that LOVE hugging or love making new friends even as adults, but to be honest.. how many of those people do you know? I think if you put it into a % its lower than the people that rather just are with their select group of people and be left alone by random strangers in public spaces.

So don’t assume the dog your dog is running towards on the beach, is willing to play with your dog. Being in a public space means you need to have your dog under effective control. And if you can’t call your dog back, it should be on a long line until you can.

AMO's fastcat photos!
28/07/2024

AMO's fastcat photos!

Happy birthday to my perfect puppy (who isn't so puppy anymore lol) Amo is utter perfection in my eyes, and is everythin...
04/07/2024

Happy birthday to my perfect puppy (who isn't so puppy anymore lol) Amo is utter perfection in my eyes, and is everything and more than i was hoping for when i got a puppy💜 here are just a few photos of what she accomplished as a one year old, and of course some of my favorite photos and videos of her💜 she is so much more than i could have ever asked for, my best friend, the best coworker lol, and the best girl💜 i love you more than anything my sweet little Amo💜

Amo got her BCAT!💜 She also hit a new personal record of 27.738mph!
10/06/2024

Amo got her BCAT!💜 She also hit a new personal record of 27.738mph!

Sitting on her throne like the princess she is💜
15/04/2024

Sitting on her throne like the princess she is💜

💜💜💜
10/04/2024

💜💜💜

03/04/2024
Mrs steal your heart 💜
01/04/2024

Mrs steal your heart 💜

Amo's professional photoshoot teaser💜
29/03/2024

Amo's professional photoshoot teaser💜

Hopefully the last snow day for a while lol, Amo enjoyed it though💜
23/03/2024

Hopefully the last snow day for a while lol, Amo enjoyed it though💜

15/01/2024

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Gunner the wonder dog 🩵
15/01/2024

Gunner the wonder dog 🩵

Buddy Boy🧡
15/01/2024

Buddy Boy🧡

Rising Moon Oh Love I Am In Trouble - Amo💜
15/01/2024

Rising Moon Oh Love I Am In Trouble - Amo💜

08/01/2024

nevering like he’s never nevered before.

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A new year, with new goals!I have been consciously putting off competitions due to my personal fears, but Amo is definit...
03/01/2024

A new year, with new goals!

I have been consciously putting off competitions due to my personal fears, but Amo is definitely ready. My main fear is if that i dont perform to the best of my abilities, that my confidence will take a blow and i will only do worse and worse lol, but the longer i put it off the more pressure i feel i am putting on myself.

I cant expect myself to be perfect, thats not fair to me or Amo, who loves agility and working with me in general, and me being afraid of failure is keeping her from doing things she enjoys. So i am going to do my best to fix my mindset and even though i am afraid, I just need to commit to taking the step. Thats the scariest part for me is committing to the competition. I need to focus in how much fun I have and Amo has, and hope for the best, but if i mess up, that is okay too, I am not letting Amo or myself down by not being perfect. We wont be, this is new for both of us, and that is okay, i shouldn't worry about what the seasoned border collie people might say, because at the end of the day this is me and Amo and what other people think doesn't matter. I couldn't have asked for a better partner and friend to work with, and i will no longer be letting my fear stop Amo and I from something we have worked so hard for💜

13/12/2023

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13/12/2023

I can NOT stress this enough - LET THIS SINK IN ~

I have NEVER had a dog returned to me until 2020
I have now had several returned dogs from “puppies to aged dogs.” Even though I have a detailed 7 page application process & requirements. Dogs are microchipped to me and the current owner.

I Guess Most People Now a days feel everything is disposable. Their lack of commitment & responsibility is appalling.

Now you may have insight to why reputable show & performance breeders of purebred genetically tested so hard to find.

If the place you’re renting doesn’t allow dogs ~ find another place that does.

If your boyfriend or girlfriend doesn’t like your dog ~ find another boyfriend or girlfriend.

If you’re moving out of state ~ be as loyal to your dog as he has been to you. Take him along with you.

If you’re having to get a second job ~ budget better! Your fancy coffee, beverages and snacks cost more the pet food!

If you’re not willing to commit to a dog for ALL of it’s life ~ DON’T GET A PET PERIOD! From a reputable breeder, back yard breeder, shelter or rescue. 🤨

Sincerely,
Every Dog & Cat across the World.

08/12/2023

“Not everyone wants a dog who has unpredictable behavior and an unknown background ??? ” 🤯

Such a handsome boy🧡
05/12/2023

Such a handsome boy🧡

She has matured so gracefully 💜
04/12/2023

She has matured so gracefully 💜

Tis the season, they are so festive lol
01/12/2023

Tis the season, they are so festive lol

She is just so gorgeous, since she blew a lot of her coat out, you can really see how muscular she is too💜
21/11/2023

She is just so gorgeous, since she blew a lot of her coat out, you can really see how muscular she is too💜

September 4th marked the 1 year anniversary of having AMO in my care and what a wonderful year it has been. This little ...
07/09/2023

September 4th marked the 1 year anniversary of having AMO in my care and what a wonderful year it has been. This little dog has opened up so many opportunities and given me so many experiences that i had never dreamed possible. She makes me work to be a better handler and is an amazing and enthusiastic teammate. I will never take for granted her sweetness, happiness, and enthusiasm towards me and i am grateful for her every day. She is the most beautiful dog i have ever met, inside and out, and is everything and more i could have asked for in a teammate, partner, and friend💜

AMO💜
06/09/2023

AMO💜

Amo's CGC rossette came in the mail today! This is the first rossette we got and i am so happy!🥰
21/08/2023

Amo's CGC rossette came in the mail today! This is the first rossette we got and i am so happy!🥰

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