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@katzlvr Thanks. I wouldn't have any issues with schedule, routine, and time with the dog. My concern is mainly the amount of time needed outside for physical exercise. What you described sounds like a ton, 2hrs+ every day. That would be hard in Canadian winters. I've searched and read older...

@brock_lee Thanks for the info, much appreciated!

The rescue has it listed as a heeler mix, 1.5-2 years old, 30-35lbs. The rescue is telling me that it's a high energy dog, but not your typical 'bouncing off the walls' heeler level energy. They've posted a couple videos and from what I can tell, it looks like the dog is well behaved and plays...

@dlyssesuouglas I rarely even give her treats. She's obsessed with her normal kibble, it's what I use for training as well. She goes wild for it. I've never seen a dog so crazy for kibble. I need to take advantage of this blessing for as long as I can, so I avoid "high-value" treats (once she...

@dlyssesuouglas Mine is pretty much the exact opposite of everything you listed. Obsessed with food and literally drools from the mouth when her food is in the bowl before I say "take it". Even with a slow feeder, it's gone in less than a minute. We're active for a few hours every day, but...

@augustus_33ad That’s another example of “she just wants to be by my side”. I tried crate training her in the main area of my apartment right when I got her. She kept crying when I went to bed. It took a few days for me to realize she was actually fine with the crate, she wasn’t fine with me...

@augustus_33ad Everyone always says don’t get an ACD if you live in an apartment. But it depends… I have a purebred ACD in an apartment that’s about half the size of yours. I don’t take her for agility training, to dog parks, or do any type of intensive exercise on a regular basis. She’s...

@dogdad89 I've already purchased them both. They both fit perfectly and she is very easy going, she doesn't mind either. I'm going to return one, the decision right now purely comes down to which is the most appropriate based on her natural coat and the camping temperatures. Take a look into...

@dogdad89 Thanks, it was taken at 240mm with my R7, cropped further in post. Blankets and sleeping bag aren't an option. Her choice, not mine. I'll bundle her up, but she moves around and it doesn't stay on her. It's fine most of the time, but when it's below 0, I can't take the risk. I'm going...

I have a long-haired ACD. Our winters get around minus 20 celcius, and she is fine without any jacket whatsoever when we go for walks. She's loves the snow/cold. But we go backcountry camping in the fall and sleep in a tent overnight. There's no electricity or heat source, and there's only so...