Ontario Gordon Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Its been a while since I have posted anything one here, as we have been getting settled into our new home in London, Ontario. Very busy at work with new promotion etc. We have now added to our family, with getting a lovely BC bitch puppy called Tilly. We have had her a month and is now 12 weeks old. She is an absolute delight to be with. Clyde has taken to her so well. It was perfect time to get her as Clyde is now 3 1/2. She is ABCA registered, and eventually I would like to trial her if she has the drive for it. I am a beginner at working the dogs around sheep, so would like to ask everyone's opinion on when is the best age to introduce a pup to sheep to see what instincts she may have. Here is a picture of Clyde and Tilly together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Glad to hear you are settled in, and the dogs look lovely! Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Tilly is a real cutie! Best wishes to all in your new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloria Atwater Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 She's a real cutie! IMHO, you can try introducing her to sheep any time now, just so far as an instinct test. I don't look for a dog to be ready for the pressure of stockdog training until 10-12 months, but it's not unusual for pups to "turn on" and show interest at a much younger age. However, I believe it takes someone who knows how to test a pup, and who has good puppy sheep, to make sure it's a safe and positive experience, so ask around for the best place to take her. Have fun and enjoy that adorable little furball. ~ Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Tilly is really cute! What a sweet face Is Clyde from Karen Childs lines? Love the face and markings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario Gordon Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I am doing my training with Mary Thompson with Clyde at the moment. I will introduce Tilly soon to the sheep. I brought Clyde with me from Scotland. Tilly is from here in Ontario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Mary Thompson? You are both are in good hands! Say "hi!" to her for me (even though she won't have a clue who I am - she's seen my face but I doubt she knows my name). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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