Black Watch Debatable Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Over the past couple months my little dog has held sheep for the shearer, for shots, for drenching, and for more shots. Lu has a grip like a pit bull strength of character, and work is helping her get a handle on that trait. Today we were drawing blood for CL testing, and it was important for Lu to walk straight in and press sheep against us, then release the pressure a bit and hold the fort quietly while the needles were in play. My Cheviots can stare a dog off the property, and quite a few of the ewes will try to hammer my Twig, but they don't challenge Lu. It was mostly close work, and Lu was a peach. I don't think I ever raised my voice. [Wait a minute... I think I just figured something out.] She also moved sheep around a couple busy strangers without getting anxious about them [the humans] and let the vet [a man] pat her while she sat in the water trough after we were done. Not bad for a stray that used to be terrified of people [men especially]. So I'm feeling the love for my little dog this evening. Photo taken at an AHBA trial in Jamul last November, and no, the blue neoprene thingy is not an anti-bark shock device. (People have asked.) Yay Lulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 That's great Luisa. I would love to have seen some shots of her in action. Sounds like she is a top dog. I completely "get" the sheep stare--- lots of respect for your Lu. Julie Over the past couple months my little dog has held sheep for the shearer, for shots, for drenching, and for more shots. Lu has a grip like a pit bull strength of character, and work is helping her get a handle on that trait. Today we were drawing blood for CL testing, and it was important for Lu to walk straight in and press sheep against us, then release the pressure a bit and hold the fort quietly while the needles were in play. My Cheviots can stare a dog off the property, and quite a few of the ewes will try to hammer my Twig, but they don't challenge Lu. It was mostly close work, and Lu was a peach. I don't think I ever raised my voice. [Wait a minute... I think I just figured something out.] She also moved sheep around a couple busy strangers without getting anxious about them [the humans] and let the vet [a man] pat her while she sat in the water trough after we were done. Not bad for a stray that used to be terrified of people [men especially]. So I'm feeling the love for my little dog this evening. Photo taken at an AHBA trial in Jamul last November, and no, the blue neoprene thingy is not an anti-bark shock device. (People have asked.) Yay Lulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Good for you, Lu! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Yay for Lulu! Brains, character and a beauty to boot! One man's trash is your treasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pax Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 She looks so elegant in that pic, all long languid legs and swan neck. It's like she's got a Super Dog suit on under that cool exterior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Good on you, Lu! Hoo-ray. It's funny how another dog can settle a "hot" one many times. I had a dog with that same, er, strength of character but he was the steadiest dog to hold for young dogs or set out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I am SO envious! My lovable Celt is a weinie and my goofy Bute is barely into training. Lu is elegant and intense in that photo. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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