Maybe I exagerated a little about the running into things, it's mostly when he tries to move too quickly, taking evasive action to avoid being stepped on & the like...I have say it, he's never been the sharpest tool in the shed to begin with, & he's been losing the battle with the antique drop-leaf table ever since we brought it in...last night I had him still so I could brush him, which gave Riley the chance to sneak up behind him & get a hold of his tail fur with her mouth...it was histerically funny to watch, Lucky didn't seem to realize why he couldn't go anywhere, & she was just holding on the way pups do...if he had realized who was pulling at him, I know he would have turned & snarled again...

Congrats Scotz...........too cute!!!!!

Sadly, this story did not have a happy ending. Last month, Riley began showing signs of distress when sitting or moving too fast, eventually her back legs stopped working. The vet diagnosed a ruptured disc, some semi-heroic measures were tried (steroid injections), but in the end the decision had to be made to end her suffering. This time, the wife & #2 son attended her final moments & I was spared (some of) the grief. At >70 lbs, bringing her home for burial was not an option, but cremation made that more doable.
Apparently the two sides of her nature, the lethargy of a Lab vs. the extremely active ACD, caused a conflict that her body just couldn't handle; more Heelers suffer terrible injuries than die of old age, from what I've read.

But for every ending, there is another beginning...so may I introduce Sydney, Mini Australian Shepard. 3 yr old shelter dog, still quite skittish after having been dumped from her previous home, but she seems to be gradually adjusting that this is her new home, & she's not going anywhere.

BTW, yes, this is another Mama's dog...

so sad to hear about Riley-

Sydney is a cutie

I'm so sorry about Riley, Scotz. It's so hard to lose furry family.

Sydney's just darling.

Scotz. Sorry to learn about Riley ... we had to have one of our cats put to sleep just a month or so ago and so I feel the pain you must feel. Sydney looks like a super nice dog and no doubt will help ease the transition.

Sorry I'm just now seeing this... I feel for ya Scotz. So sad. :(

I pray Sydney will feel comfortable in your home soon. It sounds like she's well on her way. :)