Lisa Williams & Quincy

 

 Quincy is a Border Collie, he came to us as a very shy, scared dog. He had no self worth what so ever! People were to be feared. He had never been off a tie out, nor had he seen open space! He would run from the perceived threat and would urinate on himself. We have other dogs who are friendly to other dogs but they immediately recognized that Quincy was to be the lowest of the low! 

 

  When I 1st saw him he was so scared he could hardly walk. He had the look of a dog that has seen hard times! But he still remained a friendly soul. He has been at the farm for 4 yrs. He had come into his own, discovered freedom to run and be free (physically) but not really....he still was the low one...still timid and scared..never would he stand up for himself to anyone, person, dog, cat, horse, or chickens! 

 

  A good friend of mine suggested that I try taking Quincy to weight pulling. She felt it was worth a try to see if he could find his place. I pooh poohed it for several long months....I was discouraged for him! Then I got in gear and gave it a try in September (2010). 

 

  At 1st he was the scared Quincy - he could not even stand to have the cart hooked to him from behind. By the 2nd practice he was a changed dog. His tail wagged... in public! I was overjoyed to see him peek out of himself!

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  On his 3rd pull he got to try the Nov class..at the real thing. [an IWPA sanctioned competition] He wagged his tail, dragged me into the building (instead of to the truck), thrust his head into the harness and then got a 1st place!  

 

  He now has his own harness and most importantly his self worth! So much so that the order at home has shifted... Quincy is no longer the scape goat! 

 

  I am so happy for him and for the fact that he can now start to really live and experience the nicer side of life! This dream of mine for Quincy never would have come to fruition if not for the opportunity we had at Canine Culture to weight pull.