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November 19, 2008

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Lady, the Dog of the Day
Name: Lady
Age: Six years old
Gender: Female Breed: Border Collie, Australian Shepherd
Home: Bakersfield, California, USA
 
   This is my sweet Lady girl. She was a gift from my aunt who knew I wanted a therapy dog for my autistic son. Unfortunately Lady's temperament was not suited to such a job. During times such as the 4th of July or heavy wind storms she will hide out in the garage and keep an old rag in her mouth as a "pacifier." But despite such fearful tendencies, she has proven to be a wonderful family pet. Her name fits her perfectly as she's got such a lady-like personality. Whenever she eats, she nibbles one morsel at a time. She often crosses her two front paws when she is in the lying position.

    Lady also loves her squeaker toys and for all the balls she's had over the years, not one has been chewed to pieces - not even the cheap plastic ones! While new and unusual sights and sounds are very stressful to her, I am amazed at her level of intelligence and how quickly she can learn new commands. She has a very strong desire to please. We all adore her and cannot imagine life without her!

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