Nigel was born just over two years ago, and was taken into a training programme offered by our local Dog Guides training facility. Unfortunately, while he apparently did respond quite well to the training, he did not meet the necessary minimum performance expectations of a future service dog. He was therefore deemed to be a “Career Change” dog and was posted on their website as available for adoption.
We met with the Dog Guides representative this afternoon, during which time his shortcomings were discussed, and it was ultimately agreed that we could foster him for a month. At the end of that time, we could either return him …. or proceed with a formal adoption of him.
He has only been here a very short time but his personality is starting to show already and, unless he really surprises us in a negative way, I think it is pretty safe to assume that he will be living with us for many years to come!
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greetings ! great post .
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Spotting your captivating post on the WordPress feed brought a smile to my face, prompting me to reach out and say hello!
Your writing has piqued my interest, and I’m eager to explore your future posts!
Despite my search for the follow button proving fruitless, I’ve taken the initiative to bookmark your blog for future enjoyment!
Rest assured, I’ll be keeping a watchful eye out for your captivating posts!
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nice ! good read .
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You can’t go wrong with a poodle! They are so smart, affectionate, and intuitive. I love the way they adapt their activity level to ours. They don’t require a 5-mile run every day…
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Nigel is certainly smart, and very manipulative. He is currently “pushing the boundaries” presumably to see just what he can get away with here!
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Happiness is a new career. Nice job. Nice dog.
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welcome in your forever family dear Nigel
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Thanks, but these guys had dog experience before so getting them trained satisfactorily could well be challenging! Woof!
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Congratulations to you all.
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Thank you Rae. 🙂
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Sounds like he has already worked his magic and wrapped you both around his paw. 🙂 Look forward to seeing and learning more about him.
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Awh, what great news 😃 Welcome, Nigel! I am so happy for you and Carol. Looking forward to hearing about your life with him.
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Hurrah! I am so pleased for you both and hope Nigel continues to settle with you. Looking forward to hearing his progress.
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Congrats Colin. Nigel is one lucky pup! I hope it all works out and he is with you for many years to come.
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Thanks Michael. He has already made himself at home here after only 24 hours One can only imagine what he can do in a week or two! 😉
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Woohoo…welcome Mr. Nigel (a name that I hope to bestow on my next sheepdog🤞🏼)! I’m very partial to curly haired dogs and can’t wait to read about his adventures. Very best wishes.
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Thanks Monika. He seems to be “quite a character” so adventures there surely will be. 🙂
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A true curly haired dog trait. LOL
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Now that’s a huggable dog! I think you both lucked out.
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He is very huggable, and loves the hands-on attention.
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As a dog guide, perhaps he’s on a par with my GPS, which occasionally tells me to drive across a lake, or go down into a ravine. But I hope Nigel makes a good companion for you.
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He has already reacquainted us with some of Ray’s ‘hot spots’. Perhaps Nigel is a reincarnated Ray?
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He could be, although you mentioned that he’s 2 years old. I can’t remember when Ray died.
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Good point. This past January.
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Ahh! I love him already! Lots of adventures in your future.
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Not much doubt about that!
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