Buford T. Justice Baymule’s LGD

[AMKuska]

I checked her yesterday and she has quit limping. She just needed to rest up and let heal whatever it was. My old girl.

He and Sheba eat together, it’s their social time together. Right now they are apart on different sides of the driveway because of baby lambs that need guarding. Some days I move one or the other to share the field and they play for hours. Mealtime I take Sheba to Buford’s field. They eat, then play. Sheba will go to the gate, ready to go to work for the night. She takes her babies seriously.

A few mornings ago, I asked Sheba, “Do you want me to go get Buford?”
She stood up on the gate, barking and rooo-roooing. So I went and got him. They took off running and playing.

Well, I think that's a bit more important than any car training! What sweeties. I'm glad the sheep is feeling better. How long do sheep live anyway?

 

[baymule]

Sheep have a lifespan of 10-12 years. Ewenique is 11 years old, she is due with probably twins on December 24. I was going to let her retire, but she had other ideas.
I let her flock out on the field this morning and she was doing just fine.

I took Buford to Sheba’s field and they played. Around noon, a neighbor on a bike and his little boy on a bike were on the road in front. Buford and Sheba probably thought this was some type of sheep eating monsters and were barking at them. I went out and invited the little boy to come give Spot his noon bottle. He and his Dad were tickled to come feed a baby lamb. And yes, I moved the dogs to the middle field.

 

[Crealcritter]

Tank is a sidekick, a true buddy of the highest level. Labradors are God’s gift to mankind.

You got that right, 100%.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[baymule]

You got that right, 100%.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

We had a Labrador for 13 years. Then a Labrador and Great Dane cross, followed by another Labrador and Great Dane cross, my current farm buddy and sidekick, Carson. I’ve got to show him that picture of Tank and see if he’ll ride when we go get dog food!

 

[Crealcritter]

We had a Labrador for 13 years. Then a Labrador and Great Dane cross, followed by another Labrador and Great Dane cross, my current farm buddy and sidekick, Carson. I’ve got to show him that picture of Tank and see if he’ll ride when we go get dog food!

Labradors are great companions and smart as all get up. Tank has learned to open closed doors. He turns the handle with his mouth, he can and does if he's on the outside and can push the door open. He can't pull a door open though, at least not yet. I didn't teach him that.

Labradors are the #1 breed trained for service dogs.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[baymule]

@Crealcritter if you want some inspiration, check this out. This lady is training an ANATOLIAN to be her service dog. She is a phenomenal trainer and he is a one in a billion phenomenal dog.

Boone-My Anatolian Unicorn

I figured Boone has put his time in so he gets his own thread. It’s the least I can do for him. For those who don’t know Boone, he is my ASAD. (Anatolian Shepherd Assistance Dog AKA Service Dog in Training) This is absolutely NOT something I recommend to anyone as LGD’s are not temperamentally...

www.backyardherds.com

 

[flowerbug]

@Crealcritter if you want some inspiration, check this out. This lady is training an ANATOLIAN to be her service dog. She is a phenomenal trainer and he is a one in a billion phenomenal dog.

Boone-My Anatolian Unicorn

I figured Boone has put his time in so he gets his own thread. It’s the least I can do for him. For those who don’t know Boone, he is my ASAD. (Anatolian Shepherd Assistance Dog AKA Service Dog in Training) This is absolutely NOT something I recommend to anyone as LGD’s are not temperamentally...

www.backyardherds.com

interesting read. i've discovered that i'm more like an LGD than a human...

"3. Unlike labs, goldens and sheppies, LGD’s are not overtly gregarious with strangers. In fact, on the occasions I do allow Boone to interact with people, he tends to sit calmly, say hello, then returns his focus immediately back on me.
4. When allowed to greet, LGD’s don’t suddenly explode with pent up energy, wanting to play, kiss, jump, wiggle and go insane. Boone just sits, enjoys a hello and when he’s had enough, he flops to the ground as if someone pulled his plug Children will sometimes be gifted a swipe of a giant tongue.
5. Unlike herding breeds, especially, LGD’s are masters of energy economy. Where it was torture for Fen to sit quietly in a waiting room, then be expected to lay down and be invisible in a restaurant or hospital/Dr office, Boone is perfectly happy to nap at any and every opportunity. "

yep... except i am very food motivated. oh well, i can't be purrfect...

glad to see petey and boone, miss her writing here or in SS.

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

Herding breeds have a lot of energy and for good reason. They can be utterly over the top and explode with gusto . Sometimes it’s a good thing to teach sits and stays along with ground manners. This will teach herding dogs to listen to the Boss of the herd- master-owner. I have 5 dogs , 2-Shelties, I-large collie , and 2 borders. I have trained herding dogs all my life. Teaching those obedience skills used in the ring in competitions is ground manners and the first thing I teach these wonderful dogs. Rewards for good behaviors and eventually these dogs learn to calm themselves . The smartest of the herding dogs are the border collies and they are my fav breed. A few months training is time well spent, which lasts a lifetime. Borders have the smarts and the skills it’s just accepting them and giving them the opportunity to shine.