Sebastian (#2)
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Life is all about learning lessons. Those lessons are of no use though if we don't apply what we learn. My experience with Sebastian (#2) is a mixture of failure and success. He was the first dog that I bought sight unseen. He was a beautiful dog. He had the sweetest temperament and I had very high hopes that he would be a great guardian dog for the sheep. The problem was he wasn't interested in the sheep. He was more interested in people. He wasn't aggressive with them, he just didn't want to be with them. I felt like I had once again failed. Maybe I didn't have him in with them enough at the beginning. On and on I tried to think of what I was doing wrong. I watched him and tried to be tuned into his personality and needs but it wasn't working. Have you ever had that gut feeling that you know you should be listening to? Well, this is the success part of this whole ordeal. I listened to my gut and before it was too late I found him a home that he could be happy in. Before you judge too quickly and think, why didn't you keep him as a family dog let me explain. I'm allergic to dogs. I'm okay if I'm outdoors with them but inside or too much exposer and I have problems. I also needed a guardian dog. I also don't believe in letting dogs run loose. The big thing was this dog deserved to have a family, people, that he could be with and have unlimited affection. I couldn't give that to him. One of the important things I've learned with the dogs I've had is that you need to be tuned into their needs and supply that. Even a guardian dog that loves his flock has needs that if not met will cause serious issues with his ability to be the best he can be. When Sebastian left that day to go to his new home I was crying but I knew it's what he needed. He was so happy and that made it easier to let him go.