My pup is going thru the “Welcome!” I am so happy to meet you! and I will prove it by JUMPING on you! Sigh…This is a stage…And it has to be dealt with… NOW! Since I realized she is at this stage…I work on not allowing this behavior. I discourage it and tell her No […]
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Puppy Progress…
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 […]
Quickly Correct…Laying the Ground Work…
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 […]
Puppy Manners…proceeding
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 […]
What I like about this Puppy…
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 […]
Puppy Education Continues…
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 […]
Another Reason for Crate Training…
When I take the pup out of the morning I open the door (if in basement or on carport) and teach the puppy manners…All four feet remain on the floor. Plus a well mannered English Shepherd walks to the door to be let out… When I open the crate door my pup walks out stretches […]
Crate Training 101…
I crate train all my dogs…Not because they spend their time in a crate but if I need to crate for a trip, or if one is hurt or sick, it is handy to know that they are fine with staying in a crate. I use a wire crate and use a size appropriate for […]
Working Puppy…(training)
Still no name…It will come… Today I was worming sheep and docking tails. My Puppy is very strong and interested in helping me. She wants to be by my side. She wants to move the sheep and can…She is not fearful at all… So I structured the work so that the pup could watch ….I […]
Puppy Does Not “Come” when called…
Yes they ALL do it! Some time or the other for whatever reason… Seems there is a shell in the pasture (in a million sharp pieces) and the puppy wants to chew it. Well she cannot have this in her mouth. I would pick it up but it is too small and looks like gravel […]