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Originally Posted by htismaqe
I love the idea of rescuing a dog from the pound.
But I wouldn't recommend it at this point.
I got a 7-month old Catahoula in Maryville MO last summer.
He digs, he chews, he tries to bite, he hides under the porch whenever you get close...
He's mentally damaged and despite professional training and a lot of one-on-one time, he's nearly impossible to manage.
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I had the same experience. I just didn't have the experience or patience to deal with it so we had to take him back (fortunately, someone else adopted him). I ended up buying a purebred Aussie from a local breeder and she has been an awesome dog. Unfortunately, she's over 14 years old now so we'll probably be facing this sooner rather than later.
Other than being deaf now, though, she's in great shape.
Aussies are "dogs for dummies" as they are so smart and easy to train. They are also active, so you have to have a decent sized yard. I would like another one when she's gone but may go with a different breed so we can get something smaller.