"Minnie" blurb (Pup #3) PICS!!!

[Mike CHS]

I thank you again for taking the time to explain. That also explains a couple of things you mention on your web site about matching an LGD with the home they are going to. I've read several books and they briefly cover the behavior you want but not how to judge it.

 

[Southern by choice]

Your welcome

Sometimes pups can be set up for failure and sometimes the new owners are stuck with having to correct mistakes the breeders make.
Recently we had a pup here for a few weeks of training. Very smart dog, a male, 10 weeks when he came to us. He was purchased by his owner at 7 weeks. The breeder had the pups in with little goat kids, unsupervised! and without the parent stock. In other words... NIGHTMARE!
The pups simply "learned" how to chase and bite and rough house the goats. Also a false or negative dominance issue. The new owners were doing everything right, but this was their goats first experience with an LGD too. The goats ran, the pup chased... you get the point. Anyway, here, our goats don't run... so no chase, they will "butt" to correct the hierarchy. His real "learnin'" (LOL) came when he was put in with Callie and D. Anatolian Female /Male Pyr. Nothing and I mean nothing is going to mess with Callie's beloved Kiko's. She was on the pup and by the pup every instant, a few sharp growls, and the kiko's simply lowering their head and he learned submission real quick. With humans the chase grabbing hands legs and growling and shaking was worked with consistently. He also learned the hot wire.. He went home 2 weeks later, the owners continued to correct any out of line behaviors. He is full time with "his" goats now at 16 weeks. Watchful, guardy and developing his big boy bark! He is an awesome dog! He always was an awesome dog but he was set up by a breeder being clueless and having the attitude "all my dogs are fine" "I have no complaints". Unfortunately it is common. Right now I am trying to find homes for 2 adult (young) pyrs... people are getting out of goats BUT the dogs will chase goats. They didn't know that the puppy playing with the goats was never acceptable and now at 1 &2 years old they continue. I'd love to bring them in and work with them but no room on the farm. Breaks my heart!

IMO it can make the difference of a dog ending up on craigslist, a dog being a great trustworthy LGD at a much earlier age and instead of hardship for the new owner... joy! These dogs can be a handful for sure but they will change your life, there is NOTHING like a great working LGD.

I think BCNewe said it best... they are like art in motion!

 

[Mike CHS]

Not being on our little farm yet we are trying to learn the major things to avoid before we get there and get our LGD's. I hate to ask too many novice questions but a lot of what is touched on by you and others with experience has filled in some major gaps in what we have read.

Timing is everything but if you have some pups available when we make our move next year I would sure like to talk to you then.

 

[Southern by choice]

When the time comes, I will be more than happy to help you find what you are looking for.

One day I'd love to have more land so we could take in dogs that need retrained.

 

[Southern by choice]

A little late with getting pics up and not much time but here are a few... they were in for "family time". A bit blurry. Hope to get some good pics outside. Not an easy task with goats that think they have to be all up in your business!
Self entertaining

Looking for something

Found a vinyl clove

Wants up on the couch

Jealous... one up, one trying to get up.

 

[bonbean01]

They are tooooooooooooooo CUTE!!!! Your babies are growing!!! Love the pics!!!!

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

Awww....they're so adorable.

 

[Kitsara]

They're so fluffy I'm gonna die!

 

[woodsie]

They are positively adorable!

 

[Beekissed]

Makes your heart hurt to hold one! I'm not a mushy, lovey puppy person..usually...but sometimes there are certain breeds or just certain pups that bring out that side of me...that pup does.