[heyheygirl101]

This bk is loosely based on a dog I wanna adopt from the pound, she is a really nervous dog and needs to feel comfortable in her new home so, for this comp tell me how you would make the transition for this kelpie easier as a new home can be very stressful for a nervous dog.

Username: Cujo
Show Name: solK alpha
Call Name: aleu
Sex: Female
Mate: Lynx
Eye color: Warm Autumn Day Orange
Collar color: Same as Eyes
Phenotype: Sable Black w/ Minimum White
Genotype: Kk/Bb/DD/AyAy/EmEm/gg/Ssp/tt/mm/XX/ZZ/YY/vv

[~HєуRєι~]

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[cujo.]

literally cannot express how happy i am to see some BK's pop up <3

Username: cujo.
Show Name: solK alpha
a reference to her looking rather wolfish, and she would be solK's first floof; alpha being the first letter of the greek alphabet
Call Name: aleu
Nickname: socks
Sex: female
Mate: lynx
Eye color: Warm Autumn Day Orange
Collar color: matching eyes <3
Phenotype: Sable Black w/ Minimum White
Genotype: Kk/Bb/DD/AyAy/EmEm/gg/Ssp/tt/mm/XX/ZZ/YY/vv
How Would You Help Them Stay Calm? saint otterlake's have some experience with rescues, though mostly in our baltic husky branch.
aleu is a rather large kelpie, probably just under the height restriction for competitions beneath all that floof, so bringing her home would be a little troublesome, but luckily saint otterlake's has another rather large BK and already possess a large, suitable carrier crate. we'd ensure to line the carrier with blanket's that are familiar to her and carry her scent alongside any other items she has, i.e a toy, etc.

upon arriving home, aleu would be settled into her own kennel stall. in each stall, up high out of reach, we have a cd player. we've found music or noises, like the rain, can keep our beloved kelpies quiet especially when they're first settling in, so we'd spend some time fussing over her and trying out different types of music and sounds until we found one she reacted positively to. we may also introduce some scents of lavender into her stall to help calm her down. i, or another staff member should i find myself occupied with the other kelpies, would be nearby to keep an ear on her, watching through the kennel cam, or sitting some distance away and letting her get used to me, progressing to petting if she came near and allowed the action.

following that, we'd bring her for a leashed walk outside just around the kennel yard and the fenced in field behind it so she can go toilet and pick up some of the scents of the other kelpies and animals that call saint otterlakes home. since we wouldn't want to stress her out by overloading her with how large her new home is straight away, we'd keep it short and fun, with the other kelpies locked into their stalls.

introduction to our other kelpies would be slow, beginning with layton. a literal big friendly giant, layton is one of our therapy dogs. layton can be a bit shy, having been confronted with many dogs and people frightened by his large size, however as aleu is on the larger scales of huskies, they seem like they could be a nice match in playmates.

following that, the most we really can do is give her all the patience and time she needs to settle into her new home, allowing her time to get to know us as we get to know her and learn how she ticks; what she likes and what makes her spook.

edit: very late edits to fix typos

[-Isabella-]

Username: Isabella45
Show Name: Whisper of Hope
Call Name: Hope
Sex: Female
Mate: --
Eye color: Warm Autumn Day Orange
Collar color: Amber
Phenotype: Sable Black w/ Minimum White
Genotype: Kk/Bb/DD/AyAy/EmEm/gg/Ssp/tt/mm/XX/ZZ/YY/vv
How Would You Help Them Stay Calm?
I would talk softly to her on the journey and give her her favorite toys or treats to help her clam down on the journey. When we got home I would walk her around outside, slowly to let her get used to the new smells and things. I would have some of her favorite toys or blankets put in her new kennel and in the house so that when she walked in some of her things and her scent would already be there. I would let her into the house at her own pace, letting her sniff whatever she wanted to whenever she wanted to. Then I would show her where she was going to stay and I would sit and talk to her while she sniffed around her kennel space. I would be careful not to get excited or loud for fear of scaring her. I would wait until she had been at the kennel for a few days and was comfortable before introducing her to the other dogs slowly, one at a time starting with the calmer ones. If at any time she began to pant or get really nervous I would let her walk away from the situation and give her some space to gather herself before going back and trying again. I would never force her to stay in a situation that was stressing her out otherwise she might just panic more and never get over her fear. Most of all I would simply be patient and never lose my willingness to work with her on her special needs for as long as it might take.

[~Rush Furry~]

Username:
~Rush Furry~
Show Name:
The Reign of Cleopatra
Call Name:
Cleo
Sex:
Female
Mate:
One of my males
Eye color:
Warm Autumn Day Orange
Collar color:
Light blue
Phenotype:
Sable Black w/ Minimum White
Genotype: Kk/Bb/DD/AyAy/EmEm/gg/Ssp/tt/mm/XX/ZZ/YY/vv
How Would You Help Them Stay Calm?
Patience. It'll take some patience and time before dogs are ever calm in a new environment.

Once we enter the driveway from the pound, I'll let her out of the car and, while she's on a leash, let her check out the front yard and the front of the house. Upon walkin up to the front door I could tell she's a bit nervous, process of elimination would say that she smells my other dogs: Ulysses, Prince, and Chealsie. I let her check out the front porch a bit and the front door, which calmed her down a lil bit. I had remembered that I put my other dogs in their pens before I left.

Upon entering into the house, we were greeted by joyful barks and whining. I unhook her leash, placing it in a drawer near the front door and let her explore the house. I read online that exploring the house alone makes a dog feel more comfortable. I quickly cover my other dog's pens with towels and blankets, so she can sniff them without the others even knowing. Once they are familiar with one another I take off the towels and blankets. There was no barking, so I let them out of their pens. They slowly approached the new pup with light licks and sniffs, they seemed to like her! She wags her tail with joy of her new friends.

I lead them all out back, a wide open backyard greeted the new pooch. I could tell she was a bit scared, so I went out into the middle of the yard and sat down with outstretched arms. She slowly put one paw in front of the other, testing to see if the grass was safe. Once she felt comfortable in the geas she slowly made her way into my arms, tail wagging in the air. My other dogs joined us in the grass, together as one big happy family.

[-Isabella-]

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[SpartanAmethyst]

Username: SpartanAmethyst
Show Name: SABEK Nervous Nelly
Call Name: Nel
Sex: Female
Mate: None yet.
Eye color: Warm Autumn Day Orange
Collar color: her eye color with little autumn leaves?
Phenotype: Sable Black w/ Minimum White
Genotype: Kk/Bb/DD/AyAy/EmEm/gg/Ssp/tt/mm/XX/ZZ/YY/vv
How Would You Help Them Stay Calm? First of all, take it slow. Give them a safe space where they can go if they want to be alone, such as a large kennel with a blanket draped over it. Dark can be very calming for a dog, just don't close the kennel, and if she's in it, leave her be. Find things she likes: types of toys or treats, maybe music or another companion, and keep that nearby. It might serve as a security blanket. Whenever she makes progress, praise her softly and reward her. Work with her everyday. If she won't come to you, then just sit nearby and read a book; set treats nearby at varying distances; slowly move them closer to you each day or couple of days, until you're sitting with a treat in your open palm but still not paying attention to the dog directly. Never stare into a dogs eyes intently; it's taken as a sign of aggression until you get to know the pooch better c: I had a pitbull female who was that way, and these seemed to help her anxiety. Time is the greatest helper, though.
Introducing her to other dogs needs to be slow and controlled, starting with calmer dogs then working up to higher energy pups. They'd meet through scent first, such as a towel rubbed on the opposite dog, then rewarded so they associate the other dog with a reward. Then it would go to meeting through a fence, walking on a lead together, and finally if everything went well they'd be allowed off lead to play together. Luckily she will be my first Kelpie, so other dogs are not currently an issue c:

[certified]

Username:
CertifiedFreak1620
Show Name:
Golden Sayonara
Call Name:
Blaze
Sex:
Male
Mate:
None
Eye color:
Warm Autumn Day Orange
Collar color:
Something fallish that wouldn't clash with his eyes
Phenotype:
Sable Black w/ Minimum White
Genotype:
Kk/Bb/DD/AyAy/EmEm/gg/Ssp/tt/mm/XX/ZZ/YY/vv
How Would You Help Them Stay Calm?
As someone who has had nervous animals before, I know that distance and allowing them to get to know the place plays a big role in allowing them to trust you. Giving treats, when they aren't as weary, is also helpful, as it gets them a bit closer to you in order to smell your scent. I'd let him do what he needs, keep a close eye on him as he went out to the bathroom. I'd allow him to come to me when he's ready though I would call him by his name to help him get used to my voice. Leave a basket of chewtoys out and show him his dog bed. It seems simple enough, but it's up to him at this point. Every animal in a new space, needs distance and to figure things out.

[heyheygirl101]

literally cannot express how happy i am to see some BK's pop up <3

Username: cujo.
Show Name: solK alpha
a reference to her looking rather wolfish, and she would be solK's first floof; alpha being the first letter of the greek alphabet
Call Name: aleu
Nickname: socks
Sex: female
Mate: lynx
Eye color: Warm Autumn Day Orange
Collar color: matching eyes <3
Phenotype: Sable Black w/ Minimum White
Genotype: Kk/Bb/DD/AyAy/EmEm/gg/Ssp/tt/mm/XX/ZZ/YY/vv
How Would You Help Them Stay Calm? saint otterlake's have some experience with rescues, though mostly in our baltic husky branch.
aleu is a rather large kelpie, probably just under the height restriction for competitions beneath all that floof, so bringing her home would be a little troublesome, but luckily saint otterlake's has another rather large BK and already possess a large, suitable carrier crate. we'd ensure to line the carrier with blanket's that are familiar to her and carry her scent alongside any other items she has, i.e a toy, etc.

upon arriving home, aleu would be settled into her own kennel stall. in each stall, up high out of reach, we have a cd player. we've found music or noises, like the rain, can keep our beloved kelpies quiet especially when they're first settling in, so we'd spend some time fussing over her and trying out different types of music and sounds until we found one she reacted positively to. we may also introduce some scents of lavender into her stall to help calm her down. i, or another staff member should i find myself occupied with the other kelpies, would be nearby to keep an ear on her, watching through the kennel cam, or sitting some distance away and letting her get used to me, progressing to petting if she came near and allowed the action.

following that, we'd bring her for a leashed walk outside just around the kennel yard and the fenced in field behind it so she can go toilet and pick up some of the scents of the other kelpies and animals that call saint otterlakes home. since we wouldn't want to stress her out by overloading her with how large her new home is straight away, we'd keep it short and fun, with the other kelpies locked into their stalls.

introduction to our other kelpies would be slow, beginning with layton. a literal big friendly giant, layton is one of our therapy dogs. layton can be a bit shy, having been confronted with many dogs and people frightened by his large size, however as aleu is on the larger scales of huskies, they seem like they could be a nice match in playmates.

following that, the most we really can do is give her all the patience and time she needs to settle into her new home, allowing her time to get to know us as we get to know her and learn how she ticks; what she likes and what makes her spook.

edit: very late edits to fix typos

So sorry guys for how late I was in judging this, congrats cujo, I will get her collar done as soon as possible, I just live up north now and the internet isn't the best out there. Again sorry for the delay in judging.

[cujo.]

ahh!!! i went on a hiatus on CS and missed this!!!
thank you so much, heyhey, i love her!!
my first (and probably only) floof!!