Meeting Holly

The foster home that Kasey came from had very calm (for Border Collies) dogs. A male and a female. The female was there when Holly was fostered. I had taken Holly back for visits many times, so she is fairly comfortable at the place. The way we introduced them was in the backyard and off leash. Kasey does not “lose it” if he can meet the dog and if he is off leash, or at least I have never witnessed it. When I introduced him to my friend’s lab (Kasey’s one play buddy), it was off leash in her backyard.

The first time they meet they played chase. It is Holly’s favorite game. She did correct him for jumping on her because she doesn’t like to wrestle; Kasey does. He has won her over, and they do wrestle now.

Second time we meet was the day we brought him home. They were fine. I drove them home separated: Holly in the backseat, and Kasey in the way back where they both ride together now.