Gutted...

We really enjoyed our time with Ben, but it became very clear early on that his fear of people would be his downfall in his life with us, but still we persevered with him. Ben has a wonderful temperament, with not a nasty bone in his body.

We had a few glimmers of hope with him, but these were always in the early hours (and I mean early - 2am), when he had us up for his toilet duties! I suppose it was so quiet with no other people around to frighten him.

We have never known a dog wag his tail so fast & bend his body in excitement too see you & then in the same breath wont come when you call him! That was very disheartening for us.

We are gutted that it hasn't worked, but are happy that he will find his true calling as a Working Collie!

As a final note we would like to thank John & Deb for keeping their end of the deal and being so understanding when we returned Ben to them.

Ben's update week two...

Some Border Collies are born to be working dogs, others are born to be pets - at first I didn't know why I was born, being inside for 9 months wasn't much fun, but then I moved farms to live with John, Deb & lots of other dogs - this is where I learnt by basic commands.

But, for the last 2 weeks I have lived with Carl & Janet - this is where I found my true calling & I feel much better now I know exactly what type of Border Collie I want to be. I don't want lovely long walks in the country or on the beach chasing balls, sticks or frisbees, being spoilt & sleeping near the warm fire & having gravy bones for my supper.

No, I want to be a working Border. I don't really like being around lots of people as this feels very weird & I don't enjoy it, I want to herd sheep - as this is what I was born to do!

So I have moved back in with John & Deb - Let the training begin.