McNab Collie to re-home

Hearne TX

Description

We have a rescue dog that is not working out for us at all and pretty much makes my spectrum kid stressed and screamy. The dog is likely a McNab Collie, so she's a sheepdog at heart and wants to herd, plus she's super fast, super springy, and has funny cat-feet and bat-ears. She turned one year old on August 13, and we've had her since March. She is fixed, of course, since she was a pound-puppy, and previous to us picking her out at the Bastrop shelter, she'd been wandering on the streets. 1. She is not indoor-potty trained despite attempts. Also, piddles when excited. 2. She jumps on you. Knee to the chest is not effective. 3. She will chase chickens. This is bad. I breed ornamental hens. 4. She will chase cats. Also bad. I have pet cats indoors, and all my outdoor barn cats have vanished now. 5. She barks. And barks. And barks some more. 6. Wears a harness when walking on a leash and still manages to strangle herself. There are positives: She is very, very sweet once calm. Will try to sit on your lap. Seems to like people, including kids (my youngest is five). Gets along with our other dog, minus the jealous part (he's a German Shepherd) I've managed to teach her to sit, and also stay. She loves gigantic bones (the DinoBones from Tractor Supply are a favorite) She is the fasting running dog I have ever seen. Loves to chase, oh, anything, including balls and frisbees (so that's a plus). Probably needs a very large yard or farm with BIG animals to chase. The bark collar (which I'd give to you!) will actually keep her from barking at night. Will chase and kill squirrels. This is good unless you actually like squirrels. Unfortunately the jumping, the lick lick lick lick lick, and the barking is about to make the aforementioned seven year old autistic child lose his mind. He clutches his (indoor) cat and refuses to go outside where the (actually nice) dog is, due to the behaviors he can't handle and I haven't been able to train out of her. Dog is chipped and has most shots (I think due for a booster or something). I'd send her along with her harness, fifty foot leash, six foot leash, bark collar, her latest monster-sized bone, and a baggie of her dog food (to avoid her getting the runs). New owner would have to be highly tolerant of a bouncy dog that really just wants to sleep in your bed and lay on your couch. If you take her, the stress level in my house would drop by a billion. And I cannot take her back if you change you mind so please be sure! She is microchipped as well.