Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Yesterday I had a "training moment". Ben, nine year old novice/novice dog, finally really, really "got it" while driving. He never understood holding a line anywhere except on the fetch - until yesterday. I didn't do anything magic. We've just been plugging away at quietly following the sheep around in the big pasture - for the last YEAR. I thought we were in a rut and I was just keeping Ben's mind active - trying to maintain the status quo on my almost nine year old dog. Suddenly yesterday he put his head down and just WENT. I tried a couple of flanks and he didn't quit and come back! YAAAAAAAAYYYYYY! Then we took the sheep around our little novice course a couple times - he still has about a 30 yard limit but maybe that isn't forever. Old dogs CAN learn new tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan's Mom Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Great news Becca. Yay Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Wonderful! Moments can be magic no matter what the age, etc. Neither my dog(s) nor I will ever "set the world on fire" but every little advance means a lot to me and to them, and I am sure it is the same with you. See you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Aaahhh, you almost made me cry with that story. Wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Aww. Yay BEN!! Wtg Becca, I know you must be happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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