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

[woodsie]

my male is such a sucker for attention too…he will continuously lay at your feet and roll over and give those eyes…another belly scratch PLEEEEESE! My female is much easier to pet as she stays leaning against me and is not as demanding. But when it comes to playing in the pasture (we sometimes sled in the pen) the male will go off and watch and the female will stick around to be "included". I had no idea it was a male / female thing.

 

[Southern by choice]

The pups are so beautiful. You do such a wonderful job with them.

We have gotten very lucky with our dogs. We got them not knowing anything but the "just put them out with the goats, they will be fine". Snows is a good dog, a patroller. She can be a little more aggressive with the goats than I like but she never hurts them. Jack, well, you know about Jack. He is definitely a watcher.

People around here don't train like you do. If I get a younger pup, will Jack train it?

More often than not, if you have a really good sound LGD than yes. Of course the intro needs to be a good one and IMO you don't just dump the pup out and think the older dog will train it.

Depending on the age I do scheduled times. Usually females take to training the pup better but not always. Badger who loves baby goats and is like your Jack in that regard, has had not much to do with these pups though. Oddly he will with training pups brought in. I think it is because Amy is their mom and she has everything under control. Amy knew #2's strengths and worked with her accordingly, Pup #1 is Amy's favorite and really teaches her a great deal... quite amazing really... this pup also sticks close by and watches everything momma does and will mimic it. Pup #3 is identical to her momma and needs little correction and doesn't take to momma messing with her... you could say she has the talk back attitude and thinks she can take anything on.
Pup #3 is the easiest pup but also the most intense.

 

[elevan]

I just caught up with this thread. I love your pics and stories. We've decided that our next guard animal will be an LGD.

 

[Southern by choice]

That is wonderful Elevan. They are incredible animals.
...and thank you... sometimes I think I bore people with alot of it.

 

[elevan]

You're very informational and I've learned a lot reading through this....I might have to make a trip to NC later on if you have pups that line up with my timeline (sometime next year)

 

[Beekissed]

That is wonderful Elevan. They are incredible animals.
...and thank you... sometimes I think I bore people with alot of it.

No way!! Good information, concise and easy to follow and great pics....GREAT pics. Makes my mouth water for another GP, especially a pup.

 

[LoneOakGoats]

We LOVE your posts and pictures! Please keep 'em coming.

 

[Hens and Roos]

That is wonderful Elevan. They are incredible animals.
...and thank you... sometimes I think I bore people with alot of it.

I enjoy reading and learning about LGD!

 

[Southern by choice]

Have been very behind on my updates. Unbearably cold here in NC and so not getting many pictures lately do to the big gloves and all the layers of clothing.

Pup #1 heads off to her new home in another week. She will be missed. We are very happy with her placement and she has turned into a really great pup! Her soon to be owners are so excited and hopefully they will not spoil her useless!

Here is the final evaluation. Scoring is not included. This is the written summary of traits displayed, observations and recommendations of placement.
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Pup #1

Final Evaluations, Observations
Recommended Placement

Pup #1 displays strong “watcher” traits. She is independent with a positive dominance, gets along well with others yet is not dependant on others. Is playful as a pup should be and will spar well with other LGD’s. Submits fully to livestock and elder LGD’s (adult LGD’s). Loves human affection and attention but quickly gets her fill and is off to be a LGD in training. Very intelligent dog! She is extremely watchful of her dam (mother) she has also been favored by her mother. Amy has taken a very strong interest in this pup and spent the most time in training her. It clearly shows. This pup watches momma and mimics her movements. She is highly confident and very sure of herself in positive ways.

Best Placement Suggestions-
Pup #1 will do well as a single LGD but will also do well when paired. If pairing, best for her to be with a LGD with patroller strengths and opposite sex. Due to the positive dominance she displays it would not be good for her to be paired with another female UNLESS the other female is more submissive. This is very important! Placing this pup in an environment with a strong dominant type female will produce fighting. They will continually vie for position. M/F pairing is best.

Pup has a positive dominance and is quite personable no aggression has been observed. She takes readily to those she meets and new situations. This shows her confidence level. She is highly confident and very pleasant.

(***With confident / pos dominant dogs they can pose some hard headedness. They tend to have an air of confidence with an attitude of “you’ll get over it”. These dogs tend to do what they need to do when they need to do it. They are dependable and ready. When interacting with their handler they can have somewhat of an arrogant attitude, they choose to love on you when they want to and also tend to choose when you love on them.
Calm and stable, this type of dog is very endearing. This type will allow you to believe you are in control while they call the shots. Easy in learning basic obedience but they will push the limits.)

She learns correction quickly and often displays how hard she is trying to restrain herself from jumping up, nipping when kissing, sitting and waiting. She responds very well to praise and positive reinforcement. Her correction does however need to be rather firm and stern… this is becoming less and less as she matures.

Small to mid size farm with daily family or human contact will be best. She is very personable, enjoys people and attention yet adjusts very quickly when returning to the field. If children are in the family it is best to remember she is going to be very large and with her fast growth she is a bit clumsy and loves to give the pyr paw. Her size alone can knock a small child over. Supervision is important. She loves children and adults. Continued socialization will do well for her.

*Her estimated weight- 130 lbs depending on feeding and deworming protocol.


Overview
~Submits to parent stock, easily corrects, and submits to livestock (goats) without issue.

~Pup will submit quickly to handler and takes correction well – sensitive to praise, requires firm correction responds positively.

~Pup is friendly and acclimated to family farm life and will do well with continued socialization.

~Aggression or hardness was not observed in Pup.

~Timidity was not observed in pup.

~Positive dominance with very confident attitude

~Forgiving

~Pup displayed alertness and questioned where sound is coming from, does not startle negatively during noise test to include shotgun blasts close by.

~Pup is very inquisitive and playful yet is rather controlled

~Pup is relaxed and watchful.

~Pup has never displayed playfulness or aggressiveness toward livestock.

~Pup has had poultry in with her fulltime, does not like chickens stealing her food and warns them, will let out a sharp bark and step towards them: does not act aggressively toward them.

~Pup has not shown food aggression with other pups or with humans

~Pup shows good problem solving.

~Pup shows curiosity with new things

~ Is watchful of parent stock, if parent stock is on alert she immediately responds by also joining them and mimicking them. Under severe threat she is aware of her size and age and will remain at a distance when parent stock heads out. She shows very good discernment
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Hope this helps! Any questions are welcomed and feedback too!
What other things would you want to ask or see?

This is something we need to work on.... taking after her Uncle "D"
11 weeks. BAD GIRL!

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I like pup #1