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Boo’s back in foster with me and he’s grown into a big, beautiful and affectionate collie dog. He’s strong and athletic and has loads of energy, he loves his walks and running with the other dogs in the park. He knows the sit and stay command and he comes right back off leash when called. He’s so smart, you can just see him trying to figure out what you’re doing whenever he’s watching you, typical collie! This guy loves a challenge and needs an active owner who has the time and experience to enjoy this fabulous and intelligent pup. I’ll get pictures up soon.
Hi there,
Just wondering if you think that Boo would be suitable for an older couple. They have had collies before and want a dog to bring on lots of walks. They are getting on so they dont want a very energetic pup.
What do you think?
Fiona
For an older couple who are getting on in life I definately would not recommend a dog under 18 months and especially not a collie that needs loads of stimulation and exercise. You would be best opting for a more settled companion.
Yep, I’d absolutely agree with Suzie, Boo’s a dog who needs people with a very active, outdoorsy lifestyle that he can join in with. At the moment he’s getting two hours running a day and he still has boundless energy to spare! I’m gonna bring him up to agility on saturday for some fun:-) This dog needs to be kept busy (physically and mentally) but it’s worth every single second, he’s so affectionate and playful, it’s wonderful to have him back.
He lived with us for a while and I can report that he has the most loving and (in the best possible way
) wettest lick on the planet!! He is big and strong and asolutely faithful – a fantastic dog.Oh my god it’s Ellie mark 2, with the same mischievious look in his eye
he’s a gorgeous fella. Me and Ellie are dying to meet him Boo got neutered on Monday but it didn’t take a feather out of him. So now he’s wandering round the house crashing into things with a bucket on his head. He’s pretty frustrated at his difficulties chewing his bone because of this but apart from that he’s in great form. He’s good friends with my last little foster Lucy and there’s lots of collies in the park, when they get together it’s like a little herd of them
Boo’s in flying form, he’s been going to agility and absolutely loving it. We also started doggie obedience training on Thursday and had a great evening. He’s so smart he’s picking up on what I want him to do really quickly but he’s still leaping into the air with enthusiasm when he gets excited
He met our new foster dog Holly today and is a bit perplexed at her arrival, he can’t understand why she doesn’t want to play every single second of the day… He’s become a bit obsessed with herding birds in the sky, funny to look at but it takes over his walks at times so we’re trying to distract him as much as possible. I think another dog is just what he needs at the moment.hi i met the lady lookin after BOO in malahide at a trainin session! i told her i was very interested in takin him on and i was wonderin if he is still up for adoption as he is reserved?
Boo’s doing really well at the moment, he just graduated from doggie obedience class this week:-) He’s learned how to sit, stay, leave, walk on a loose lead and recall. He’s so smart he was picking up on the tricks in only two or three goes and he got to the point where I can put food on his paws and he won’t touch it! He had an eye infection this week but it seems to be clearing up. He’s currently running at full tilt around the garden with his nylabone so I don’t think he’s feeling under the weather at all.
Ugh, I hate halloween firecrackers! Poor Boo nearly lost his mind out on a walk today, he must have heard a firework, I’ve honestly never seen him lose it like that, he went completely rasher, yelping, howling, tail between legs, flattened to the ground he crawled all the way home, it was really awful to see.
He’s settled a bit at home this evening but he’s still on edge, fingers crossed he’ll realise he’s not in any danger over the next few days. Other than that he’s in fab form, charming the neighbours as always. Well, other people said it was a done deal a while ago but this weekend I realised that Boo had snuffled his way permanently into my heart and that he was well and truly my dog. Let this be a lesson to all fosterers, if they stay for a little while, it becomes impossible to say goodbye! I guess it came down to a change in my circumstances that allowed me to commit to giving Boo the best home I can, he’s my mate when I go walking, rollerblading, hiking and I couldn’t ask for more. I promise I’ll live up to my end of the bargain Boo, no more moving homes for you, where I go, you come too
I’m looking forward to years of fun with this wonderful dog, he was at the vet today and she said he was so relaxed it was hard to examine him, he kept falling into her arms for cuddles!well at least you lasted a while! we only lasted a week til we adopted our first foster
Best of luck
) wettest lick on the planet!! He is big and strong and asolutely faithful – a fantastic dog.
He met our new foster dog Holly today and is a bit perplexed at her arrival, he can’t understand why she doesn’t want to play every single second of the day… He’s become a bit obsessed with herding birds in the sky, funny to look at but it takes over his walks at times so we’re trying to distract him as much as possible. I think another dog is just what he needs at the moment.
He’s settled a bit at home this evening but he’s still on edge, fingers crossed he’ll realise he’s not in any danger over the next few days. Other than that he’s in fab form, charming the neighbours as always. 
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