Paris Has Begun Lamb Training

[babsbag]

I had a come to Jesus meeting with Mia over a month ago and it made a huge difference in her respect for me. That is a start. I never use physical abuse but verbal abuse is definitely part of my repertoire. But in order for them to listen to me and obey a verbal command they have to respect me and sometimes that is a hard thing to earn. That day she did get rolled and sat on but she was getting to be a big girl and she needed to know that I am boss. She was a little intimidating at 4 months so I did what I had to do.

If Mia doesn't make is as an LGD she can just be my farm dog. She is the first dog I have ever owned that does not bolt for the high country when off lead. I want to take her into the garden and orchard with me but I don't...that isn't her place yet and seriously hope that she will make it with the goats.

 

[Baymule]

This would be very concerning IMO
She should never want to bite or attack one of her humans regardless of what happened. I would watch yourself next time you discipline her by chasing/ whacking her house etc. This could put you in a bad situation.

Of course I don't know her as well as you and I have never been around this dog.

I am well aware of her problems. I took her on as a problem dog. I figure she will always be a problem dog, but there is a place for her. She is one fine chicken guard and she is on track to become a good sheep guard. I do keep my eyes wide open, I am under no illusions with this dog. I am not a ponies and rainbows type of person and if I felt she was truly a danger, she would be put down.

 

[babsbag]

She is lucky to have found you.

 

[Baymule]

Just had to post a couple of pics of Paris. 1st one is of her and my Mom, who lived with us after her stroke. Paris was so gentle with Mom. Mom passed away last year on Father's Day at 92. The benches are on top of the table because Parker, the black dog, chewed on them.

This is Paris and my husband, I love this adoring look. Sideways......

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Those are awesome pics. They do show how gentle/sweet these dogs can be!

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I am well aware of her problems. I took her on as a problem dog. I figure she will always be a problem dog, but there is a place for her. She is one fine chicken guard and she is on track to become a good sheep guard. I do keep my eyes wide open, I am under no illusions with this dog. I am not a ponies and rainbows type of person and if I felt she was truly a danger, she would be put down.

I know here story, you have posted about it many times

I guess it just shocked me a little that she wanted to attack her human.

 

[babsbag]

Isn't she pretty.

 

[TAH]

She is a purrty thing.

 

[Baymule]

I know here story, you have posted about it many times

I guess it just shocked me a little that she wanted to attack her human.

It is out of her normal behavior, even for her. I can only think it must be because of the move. Taking her from her "safe" yard to a bigger pasture will probably have it's challenges.

 

[Baymule]

Just heard Paris barking and went to investigate. There was a snake in her plywood cave! DH got the flashlight and I ran for the rake. Paris was having fits! DH pinned the snake's head, we identified it as a rat snake. Paris lunged in, snatched the snake, ran with it, shaking it so quickly and violently that it made loud flapping noises. She slapped me in the leg with the snake as she ran past me! She wanted that snake DEAD! It was funny to watch her stalk it. If it was coiled up, her instinct told her it could strike her and she ran around it snapping her jaws together. DH used the rake to draw it out and she ran in to grab it and shake it. By this time it was dead, and we let her have her fun, protecting her lambs and her cave. Yeah, it was a rat snake and we generally like to keep those alive, but it should have stayed out of Paris's yard! I found a copperhead in the yard that she had killed, but I never watched a dog kill a snake. She grabbed it, tossed it, pounced on it, grabbed it, shook it so hard and so fast that it rivaled an airplane propeller.

Never a dull moment!