rachels.haven's Journal

[CntryBoy777]

I have learned in my years, that if a large dog is excited, the best way to break the "jump up on ya" habit....bend over to them first and greet them down....it doesn't take long to correct and ya don't even have to scold them....just know they are excited and greet them on their level....Gabbie use to do that, but doesn't now....unless I pat my chest....but as soon as I walk in from being gone for a bit I have to greet her first as I come thru the door....then I can bring in bags from the truck unaccosted....

 

[rachels.haven]

We'll try that.

Took dog patrolling in the woods this morning. She does not like getting tied up with bittersweet. She does love harvesting burrs, swimming in the creek, and running all over with a mushy goofy smile on her panting face. She's not very clean anymore. Then I recalled her out of the woods for a treat, then I put her in the pen and she went for more water and to settle down in the giant mystery crater in the goat pen. She tried digging her own crater, but rocks big and small keep blocking her holes. Here's a pic from a front window. Dog is not really visible. She's a light colored line in the middle ground.

 

[rachels.haven]

Slightly better pic.

 

[rachels.haven]

Oh! I forgot this picture. This is her "park?" face.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

She is so pretty!

 

[Bruce]

I am so happy for you that you got such a great dog!
(and jealous)

 

[B&B Happy goats]

She is beautiful , so happy you got her

 

[Baymule]

Happy! Happy! Happy!

 

[Senile_Texas_Aggie]

I am happy for you, too! Dogs make such wonderful companions. They offer so much love and ask for so little in return.

 

[farmerjan]

She is a very pretty dog. You are fortunate to have her. Any news on the "coyote" situation?