Last weekend I was at a training clinic and I brought Jolene with me. I had her on my lap and she was very well behaved for the majority of time. It was proof to me that the tether was working as she was quiet, patient, and attentive. After 45 minutes (I was impressed--I expected 15-20 minutes) she started to get a little agitated as her patience worn thin. I immediately left to walk her and put her back in a crate.
I believe it is important not to start a fight with a pup in the presence of sheep. Be it a young pup or a adolescent dog seeing sheep for the first time I want to be sure NOT to correct any barking or pulling with sheep in front of them. They are excited & keen to the action and I don't want anything to squelch their enthusiasm . Rather, I want to see their enthusiasm maintained. The obnoxious behaviors we sometimes see when they are young will go away if they have regular time with sheep. Don't worry about it. I fear more a misguided correction may cause anxiety, worry, or teach the dog not to hear me when sheep are present. None of which I want in my dog.
I believe it is important not to start a fight with a pup in the presence of sheep. Be it a young pup or a adolescent dog seeing sheep for the first time I want to be sure NOT to correct any barking or pulling with sheep in front of them. They are excited & keen to the action and I don't want anything to squelch their enthusiasm . Rather, I want to see their enthusiasm maintained. The obnoxious behaviors we sometimes see when they are young will go away if they have regular time with sheep. Don't worry about it. I fear more a misguided correction may cause anxiety, worry, or teach the dog not to hear me when sheep are present. None of which I want in my dog.
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