Pippin's person Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 We danced a happy dance yesterday after we received a sheepdog back from our trainer to whom we'd entrusted our "puppy". It became clear a few mos. ago that seeing sheep once a week was not enough for Kyzer. At 12 mos old, he hadn't moved much beyond diving and splitting sheep, pouting and running off to sulk when confronted with even mild correction and generally acting like the pampered, suburban boy he was raised as . We had given him corrections during his general "household" training, but that didn't translate for him or make him less sensitive to them on the sheep and it was virtually impossible to work him on the sheep because of his sulking. So, with some trepidation, we left him with our trainer (who also bred him) in October. We got to see him work yesterday. The difference is amazing. He has a good stop, is keen, keeps nice distance and balance, takes both flanks, takes correction and generally acts like a dog who likes his job. We would have figured out a different job for him if he hadn't turned on, of course, but it just made our day (and week and month) to see him work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Congratulations! It's a great feeling seeing them work isn't it? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Very awesome!!!! Did you get any video? Huh? Did ya???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 It is like little else I've experienced to see the dog work for the first time--maybe that's why we keep getting dogs; just to get the fix..... Alas, no video of the little imp. I'd sort of forgotten about my video camera, now that you mention it, so maybe next time around Off to shovel the many inches of snow...NC Julie, I hope you guys finally got some rain. Kelpie Julie--watch out for what's on its way to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Robin, We actually got a little rain--not a lot, but it ought to help the pastures grow little bit. So I'm not ocmplaining in the least. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy V Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Great news, Robin, though being Dexter's nephew, you should not have had any worries. ;-) To clarify, I think you meant to say that the trainer was also Kyzer's breeder, not that she bred him him while he was out for training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 We got about 3" of VERY granular stuff. It was a you know what to shovel- I had to break it up, and then shovel it. Pretty much every part of my body hurts from doing this. It stopped for a while, but now it's coming back. Sort of frozen rain. I am glad that you who needed got some precip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Great news, Robin, though being Dexter's nephew, you should not have had any worries. ;-) To clarify, I think you meant to say that the trainer was also Kyzer's breeder, not that she bred him him while he was out for training. Ha!--the alternative reading would make for much more interesting discussion though... ETA: Even though he's Dexter's nephew, I think he mostly takes after dad in the looks dept. His head really broadened out while he was gone and he's got that same thick rough that Shep has. Now he really looks like a pit bull mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 ETA: Even though he's Dexter's nephew, I think he mostly takes after dad in the looks dept. His head really broadened out while he was gone and he's got that same thick rough that Shep has. Now he really looks like a pit bull mix. No way. I think I need to see photographic evidence! Congrats on your puppy coming into his own, sheepwise. That must've been thrilling to see. Is he home with you now, or staying for more training? Pics, seriously, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 No way. I think I need to see photographic evidence! He's staying with us for a while (and it's very nice to have him home again!)--we'll see how he does back on the weekly schedule, but I imagine he'll go back for a few weeks in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Wow, he's so handsome. Thanks for the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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