Hi! Thanks for taking the time to meet me. My name is Dixon, and I’m a young, small, sable Shetland Sheepdog who is part of the MN Sheltie Rescue program. I have been called a bunch of different names over the past few months, but I really like this one so I hope I get to keep it for a long time. In fact, I like most everything that’s happened to me lately, and here’s why:
I was a stray, running the streets of Rochester, Minnesota, where I was caught and taken to a dog pound or a shelter or some place like that. A volunteer from MN Sheltie Rescue found me there and sprang me, and boy am I ever glad that happened because I have been treated kindly and have received good care ever since. I even was checked out by a veterinarian who said not only am I healthy but I have excellent hips, elbows, and knees to boot! Ka-ching!
In case you haven’t guessed, I am a super smart little dog, and I’m quite athletic if I do say so myself. But, I have atrocious manners when I see dogs I don’t know or have never met, and that bad behavior, combined with my strong herding instincts and antsy tendencies, means that I am a special guy with special needs. Fortunately, the rescue people have been careful not to let me go live with some unsuspecting family as a mere pet, where I could get into trouble and not realize my full potential. I know it’s a lot more work, but I do appreciate that so many people want to give me a chance to put all my smarts and physical abilities to good use. Everyone who has met me thinks I could be a great performance/agility dog. I hope so because all that running and jumping and climbing - with permission and without getting yelled at - looks like F-U-U-U-N!!
For now, my new foster mom decided I should start a blog/diary in case some of the things that I learn can help other owners and dogs with behavior problems. That would be cool. We’ll see. One thing is for sure: I have a lot to say so I hope you’ll check back often!
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