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@jamn4god My heeler gets big mad when I have long phone conversations unless she’s crated. She’s very fond of her crate - happily takes naps in it with the door open, stores favorite toys in there, etc - so I just pop her in, usually with one of the infamous yak chews, & there’s nary a peep.

@jluponeage I’d research the 3-3-3 rule for rescues. Every dog is different, but typically it takes 3 days for them to figure out you won’t hurt them, 3 wks to accept you aren’t kicking them out, & 3 mo to start to truly call you home. Rescues come from trauma & the true personality of the dog...

@zarif I'm so sorry. It's clear that you love her and that you've put an immense amount of work and affection into her. My girl was very unpredictable around my wheelchair bound mother initially and it was terrifying. I can't imagine a kid in the mix If you need to pursue BE, I hope you find...

@zarif I have a working line ACD/border hybrid I rescued during the height of covid as well. I say this with tremendous gentleness, understanding & compassion - these aversive techniques will not work with a high drive herding breed & I'd strongly suggest contacting a herding dog rescue in your...