Category: Puppies

All puppies go thru fearful periods. My puppy KATBallou went thru a short one several weeks ago…It lasted a few days… Well yesterday I noticed she was starting into another one. She is fearful (slightly) of loud noises, the dogs barking at the crane on the pond, instead of going with the dogs she hangs […]

One of the most helpful things to teach a dog is “stay” and have it be solid and dependable. A. Helps when working stock B. Sometimes you just need the dog to stay period. C. Or if some danger is present and you need to stop your dog from getting hurt…Stay is very important. D. […]

Farm Safety! Number 1…. Dogs do not eat sheep poop! Okay dogs are known to eat poop and or roll in it! What is wrong with eating poop? Wormers that are given to the livestock sheds thru the poop. It is possible for a pup or a grown dog to ingest a large enough dose […]

This afternoon I had a lamb in the arena. Drover has a hurt foot…He was not feeling like going…(he has a lick spot) …So I took my pup. She did the job. Got that lamb out and back with its Momma! I told her to stay! That will do! She listened… Not telling my pup […]

For a good helpful useful grown dog… My puppy is learning that what I say I mean… How do I accomplish this? Example: Tonight I had the dogs sit for their presents. (my few acceptable leftovers from lunch) Mostly consisted of a few bites each. But enough to teach sit, stay, be patient and wait […]

I watch and teach my puppy manners daily… No jumping allowed on to me or others. I teach this by making sure all 4 feet are on the ground when excited, greeting me or others, and when petting and or praising my pup. I do not do things to excite her on purpose and make […]

1. She likes me and claimed me at 3 weeks of age. (claimed means she was all about me when I came into the area she was in. Leaving all the other puppies and her Momma!) 2. She is intelligent. A. sits B. Opens gates. C. Waits for me. D. Looks for me. E. I […]

On a daily basis I work with my puppy…Common things are not overlooked. No jumping on me or others…Sitting at doors and gates as well as sitting for a present patiently with the grown dogs. Walking quietly with me. Going with me …No chewing allowed. But real beef bones are available. Sleeping in the crate […]