My new WL boy is here

Moobli · #1 05-12-11, 10:30 AM

Zak arrived yesterday at around 4pm after a long journey from down South.

Considering he is not used to the sounds (or non-sounds

) of the countryside, never been up close and personal with two very excited young children, and probably never even seen a collie, he wasn't fazed by anything. He is a lovely dog with a great temperament and seems very stable and sociable. His recall (and other!) training needs working on sooner rather than later

but that is all part of the fun and I am looking forward to getting stuck in.

Here are a few pics.

Zak when he arrived

I took him out with my other dogs first thing and then Ben and I took him for a walk on his own and I will take him out with Yogi this afternoon again, and also start bits of training with him.

Pics from our walk

jc24965 · #2 05-12-11, 10:38 AM

He's one tough looking boy

What do you plan on doing with him?

Snow?? Where do you live? Hope it stays away from the south of England!

Willo · #3 05-12-11, 10:41 AM

Oh my he's a handsome fella!

Moobli · #4 05-12-11, 10:52 AM

Thanks both. He is a lovely lad and although he looks tough (I know just what you mean

) he is actually as soft as putty and has a wonderful temperament. I am really pleased with him so far. He seems to be very sensible

I want to do agility with him when he is old enough, as well as obedience training and tracking/searching.

We live in Scotland

lauraburns · #5 05-12-11, 10:53 AM

WOW!!!

He looks gorgeous! I am glad he is settling in so well! Look forward to hearing how he progresses!

Moobli · #6 05-12-11, 10:56 AM

Thanks Laura. He is a cracking lad. I will be taking loads more piccies

Ben will be off to nursery in an hour and then I will have a whole two and half hours free for dog time

Love it!

Sal · #7 05-12-11, 10:58 AM

super lad, looks like he'll have the time of his life with you. Whereabouts in the south did he come from?

Lutgard 1 · #8 05-12-11, 10:58 AM

Zak is Stunning
Have fun with him, he looks an Amazing dog!

h.bradshaw · #9 05-12-11, 11:01 AM

what wonderful photos, very best of luck with him, he,s gorgeous

Moobli · #10 05-12-11, 11:02 AM

I am pretty sure he will have a great life here

My whole life revolves around the dogs and my son, so he won't be short on exercise or attention

He came from Hertfordshire Sal, so it was a fair old trip up to us. He was apparently a star though, and didn't even mess his crate at all on the way up.

Thanks Lutgard