Pippin's person Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 We were working undogged, out of shape, annoyed katahdin ewes with lambs. I asked Zac to lie down to take some pressure off. To bring them to a trot and calm things down. One ewe broke left and Zac went with her and tucked her back in just as I was hollering "hey" and starting down the field. Jeannie asked me incredulous why I had corrected him. I said because he didn't lie down. She said, "But he saved that ewe from taking off. What do you want, a dog that can't think?" I hung my head and said, "yes, i prefer a dog without a mind" and apologized to my dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'm sure if we're honest that many, if not most, of us have been in that position at one time or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Right! My dog is right more often than I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Oh, I don't know. I read on facebook that obedience trumps everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 If you have a dog that works by obedience and not with instinct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyfalk Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Oh, I don't know. I read on facebook that obedience trumps everything LOL Ya know, sadly oftentimes those with strict obedience beat those of us who keep the dog partially at the wheel... Certain trials definitely reward those with mechanical, 100% broke dogs. But I'll keep the natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well it is the natural dog who will be most helpful with the practical work on the farm.... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Boots Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well it is the natural dog who will be most helpful with the practical work on the farm.... J. My thoughts exactly. I have loved being able to watch my dog figure out things on his own. While it's tempting to get over involved and 'help' him, I'm beginning to realize when I am quiet and stay out of his way, especially in challenging tasks they typically go much more smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks for the reminder. It definitely applies to more than just stock work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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