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That is great news!
Cowboy - It Doesn't Get Better Than This!
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I'am so happy that he is working out for you.
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Congratulations!
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Yes ma'am. I didn't undertake this task lightly. And, as much as I love having a new puppy around I have a lot of excitement and a tiny bit of dread for the next year or two, lol! A great LGD, in my opinion, is the result of a 'process' not an 'event'. It certainly also helps that the instinct lies within most of them.
He definitely needs some people work to understand where he ranks. The time will come when I hope to completely trust his instincts - but that's a ways down the road.
He definitely needs some people work to understand where he ranks. The time will come when I hope to completely trust his instincts - but that's a ways down the road.
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Came home today to a gigantic mess on the back porch, lol. It appears that Gracie and Cowboy played and played and played to the detriment to my patio table and potted aloe vera plant. ARGH - gotta love a puppy! Technically Gracie isn't much more than a puppy herself at 16 months. I blame her, lol. Cowboy could NOT have instigated anything, he's too sweet.
Now - I knew when I signed on for Cowboy that most suggest that a pup stay with his parents for 12 weeks or so. But, I'm glad I got him now - at 9 weeks. This pup needs some individual attention! He is a sweetheart and likes to be loved on, and scratched, and fawned over - but he has no concept of anything else to do with humans. He's never been aked to do anything...no whistle gets his attention...no smoochie noise to call him to you...he's apparently never heard the word 'no'. Starting tomorrow he'll begin to get lots and lots of one-on-one attention.
Now - I knew when I signed on for Cowboy that most suggest that a pup stay with his parents for 12 weeks or so. But, I'm glad I got him now - at 9 weeks. This pup needs some individual attention! He is a sweetheart and likes to be loved on, and scratched, and fawned over - but he has no concept of anything else to do with humans. He's never been aked to do anything...no whistle gets his attention...no smoochie noise to call him to you...he's apparently never heard the word 'no'. Starting tomorrow he'll begin to get lots and lots of one-on-one attention.
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If that's the case, by 12 weeks he could have been set in some bad habits. Good thing you went ahead and got him sooner. We know what you will be doing for the next 2 years! 
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Yes ma'am, I will be on puppy patrol for awhile! I've had him a week today and I'm happy to say there's been improvement.
He's finally getting the idea that when I whistle or make smoochie noises that something good is gonna happen. He either gets loved on or something to eat - so it's sinking in quick.
He's also learning some valuable lessons.:
1. Crates are not fun at first. But, after you stop crying and figure out that you are in air conditioning and there's a nice chew toy just waiting to be chewed on - it's not so bad!
2. Not a good idea to walk between/under mama's feet. I stepped right in the middle of the little guy Wednesday. I thought I'd killed my new dog after only a couple of days...but nah. He rolled over, fussed at me and then got up and went on his way.
3. Watch out for the spotted goat. She does NOT like dogs - except for her Maddie, who she claims as her very own personal LGD.
4. Chasing chickens is NOT a good idea. Especially when you chase one right by the spotted goat and she takes advantage of ANY chance to roll a puppy across the pen, lol. Talk about timing! His very first attempt at chicken chasing led him right by the dog-hating spotted goat who disciplined him for me, lol!
5. The big white dog is SCARY! He met Maddie through the fence a few times, but his first foray into the pasture was traumatic.
He found the one hole in the fence that allows him to get out of the yard and follow me everywhere on the place. So, I just let him. When he followed me into the big pasture and Maddie saw him.... whoooweeee. She came thundering up towards him and he was screaming bloody murder before she even got close. Maddie, being the wonderful dog that she is understands that if I brought him in the pasture that he is to be tolerated. Cowboy didn't know that at the time. Second/third meeting went much better.
Went to the vet Friday. He weighs 18 lbs at 9 weeks and vet said he was lean - in a good way. We don't want a fat pup. He's parasite free, eats well but he's a busy fella.
More adventures to come, I'm sure!
He's finally getting the idea that when I whistle or make smoochie noises that something good is gonna happen. He either gets loved on or something to eat - so it's sinking in quick.
He's also learning some valuable lessons.:
1. Crates are not fun at first. But, after you stop crying and figure out that you are in air conditioning and there's a nice chew toy just waiting to be chewed on - it's not so bad!
2. Not a good idea to walk between/under mama's feet. I stepped right in the middle of the little guy Wednesday. I thought I'd killed my new dog after only a couple of days...but nah. He rolled over, fussed at me and then got up and went on his way.
3. Watch out for the spotted goat. She does NOT like dogs - except for her Maddie, who she claims as her very own personal LGD.
4. Chasing chickens is NOT a good idea. Especially when you chase one right by the spotted goat and she takes advantage of ANY chance to roll a puppy across the pen, lol. Talk about timing! His very first attempt at chicken chasing led him right by the dog-hating spotted goat who disciplined him for me, lol!
5. The big white dog is SCARY! He met Maddie through the fence a few times, but his first foray into the pasture was traumatic.
He found the one hole in the fence that allows him to get out of the yard and follow me everywhere on the place. So, I just let him. When he followed me into the big pasture and Maddie saw him.... whoooweeee. She came thundering up towards him and he was screaming bloody murder before she even got close. Maddie, being the wonderful dog that she is understands that if I brought him in the pasture that he is to be tolerated. Cowboy didn't know that at the time. Second/third meeting went much better.
Went to the vet Friday. He weighs 18 lbs at 9 weeks and vet said he was lean - in a good way. We don't want a fat pup. He's parasite free, eats well but he's a busy fella.
More adventures to come, I'm sure!
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babsbag
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Oh my, Cowboy and my Mia should get together, but then we would just have to throw in the towel as they would rule. My girl also had very little human contact and I got her at 12 weeks. She had never heard NO or Leave it. Never got corrected for biting hands, feet, legs, etc. I wish I had taken her at 8 weeks. Love the goat correction for chasing chickens, absolutely perfect. My older LGDs pretty much let Mia do as she pleases, which is really too bad... I need your spotted goat. I hope your Mattie helps with his training.
Not trying to hijack your thread but I have to share a picture of Mia in "prison" aka as Time Out. Just sounds like your Cowboy in the crate.
Not trying to hijack your thread but I have to share a picture of Mia in "prison" aka as Time Out. Just sounds like your Cowboy in the crate.
Ferguson K
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He seems like a riot!
