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Gwen Watson wrote in
: I do think I will not take my very clean puppy to this particular clinic. I may take myself, depending on MIL and if she stays over tonight. Unexpected thing. I agree with Mary, in that I think you should go, but not bring Reznor yet. It's a *wonderful* learning experience (with or without mudg), and I think you will get a lot out of it. I also don't think you should count Reznor out yet. Many, many Corgis still have quite a herding instinct. It's not Border Collie herding, but they are terrific little drovers. Give him a chance! And sometimes they need to see another dog working for the light to switch on. When I first took Mooch to sheep, he was like, "Wow, mom.. those things are big and scary!" But then he saw an ACD on the stock in another pen, and it was like, "Hey!! I can do that!" Awesome to watch when we actually had him in the pen on the sheep--it's so cool to see them "turn on." BTW my dogs' trainer doesn't like young puppies to have many rules yet. She likes them to play chase with the stock at first til they are mentally mature enough to have the rules begun. I haven't been able to take June since the summer, but last time I took her, we just had her chasing some ducks and gathering them on her own. -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** |
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Gwen Watson wrote in
: I do think I will not take my very clean puppy to this particular clinic. I may take myself, depending on MIL and if she stays over tonight. Unexpected thing. I agree with Mary, in that I think you should go, but not bring Reznor yet. It's a *wonderful* learning experience (with or without mudg), and I think you will get a lot out of it. I also don't think you should count Reznor out yet. Many, many Corgis still have quite a herding instinct. It's not Border Collie herding, but they are terrific little drovers. Give him a chance! And sometimes they need to see another dog working for the light to switch on. When I first took Mooch to sheep, he was like, "Wow, mom.. those things are big and scary!" But then he saw an ACD on the stock in another pen, and it was like, "Hey!! I can do that!" Awesome to watch when we actually had him in the pen on the sheep--it's so cool to see them "turn on." BTW my dogs' trainer doesn't like young puppies to have many rules yet. She likes them to play chase with the stock at first til they are mentally mature enough to have the rules begun. I haven't been able to take June since the summer, but last time I took her, we just had her chasing some ducks and gathering them on her own. -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** |
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Gwen Watson wrote in
: I do think I will not take my very clean puppy to this particular clinic. I may take myself, depending on MIL and if she stays over tonight. Unexpected thing. I agree with Mary, in that I think you should go, but not bring Reznor yet. It's a *wonderful* learning experience (with or without mudg), and I think you will get a lot out of it. I also don't think you should count Reznor out yet. Many, many Corgis still have quite a herding instinct. It's not Border Collie herding, but they are terrific little drovers. Give him a chance! And sometimes they need to see another dog working for the light to switch on. When I first took Mooch to sheep, he was like, "Wow, mom.. those things are big and scary!" But then he saw an ACD on the stock in another pen, and it was like, "Hey!! I can do that!" Awesome to watch when we actually had him in the pen on the sheep--it's so cool to see them "turn on." BTW my dogs' trainer doesn't like young puppies to have many rules yet. She likes them to play chase with the stock at first til they are mentally mature enough to have the rules begun. I haven't been able to take June since the summer, but last time I took her, we just had her chasing some ducks and gathering them on her own. -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** |
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Abby Pennington wrote: I haven't been able to take June since the summer, but last time I took her, we just had her chasing some ducks and gathering them on her own. -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** Thanks Abby for the advice. I really don't think he would be scared at all. I am going to call her. She did tell me other corgis were going to be there. I know he sure did want a piece of those mini donkeys the other day. Ducks sound more like it. I just got off this web page: http://www.corgirescue.org/PE_Herding.html And I am amazed at the various breeds corgis are believed to come from. Like the Lundehund. Those are pretty cute too. And funny the Vallhund showing is it Triple Crown dog Academy this weekend. So much to do so little time. Gwen |
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Abby Pennington wrote: I haven't been able to take June since the summer, but last time I took her, we just had her chasing some ducks and gathering them on her own. -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** Thanks Abby for the advice. I really don't think he would be scared at all. I am going to call her. She did tell me other corgis were going to be there. I know he sure did want a piece of those mini donkeys the other day. Ducks sound more like it. I just got off this web page: http://www.corgirescue.org/PE_Herding.html And I am amazed at the various breeds corgis are believed to come from. Like the Lundehund. Those are pretty cute too. And funny the Vallhund showing is it Triple Crown dog Academy this weekend. So much to do so little time. Gwen |
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Abby Pennington wrote: I haven't been able to take June since the summer, but last time I took her, we just had her chasing some ducks and gathering them on her own. -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** Thanks Abby for the advice. I really don't think he would be scared at all. I am going to call her. She did tell me other corgis were going to be there. I know he sure did want a piece of those mini donkeys the other day. Ducks sound more like it. I just got off this web page: http://www.corgirescue.org/PE_Herding.html And I am amazed at the various breeds corgis are believed to come from. Like the Lundehund. Those are pretty cute too. And funny the Vallhund showing is it Triple Crown dog Academy this weekend. So much to do so little time. Gwen |
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Gwen Watson wrote:
Thanks Mary. The instructor did think Reznor should go. I am torn on this. I appreciate your experienced opinion. Not so experienced. I've just found that I learn a lot from watching other people work. I get flustered pretty easily, so being a little familiar with the structure and expectations of a clinic (or trial) by going a few times without the critter makes me a less "all thumbs" when I do bring a dog/horse/whatever. -- Mary H. and the Ames National Zoo: Regis, Sam-I-Am, Noah (1992-2001), Ranger, Duke, felines, and finches |
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Gwen Watson wrote:
Thanks Mary. The instructor did think Reznor should go. I am torn on this. I appreciate your experienced opinion. Not so experienced. I've just found that I learn a lot from watching other people work. I get flustered pretty easily, so being a little familiar with the structure and expectations of a clinic (or trial) by going a few times without the critter makes me a less "all thumbs" when I do bring a dog/horse/whatever. -- Mary H. and the Ames National Zoo: Regis, Sam-I-Am, Noah (1992-2001), Ranger, Duke, felines, and finches |
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Gwen Watson wrote:
Thanks Mary. The instructor did think Reznor should go. I am torn on this. I appreciate your experienced opinion. Not so experienced. I've just found that I learn a lot from watching other people work. I get flustered pretty easily, so being a little familiar with the structure and expectations of a clinic (or trial) by going a few times without the critter makes me a less "all thumbs" when I do bring a dog/horse/whatever. -- Mary H. and the Ames National Zoo: Regis, Sam-I-Am, Noah (1992-2001), Ranger, Duke, felines, and finches |
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You're probably gone by now, but for $25 I'd go in a second if I were you
just because I think it would be interesting and you could learn some things to do on your own with Reznor. Have a great weekend. Paul |
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