Jescano Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Well I haven't been on much so I just thought I'd post an update about Jinx, he's almost eleven months now. His birthday is coming up(July 14). He is becoming a wonderful companion and I can't wait to see him in the coming years when he really matures and becomes a dog, not a puppy. He's a great dog in and out of the house with only a few very minor "issues." - barking at strangers at night(this I actually really don't mind so much, it's not incessant and he stops, but stays cautious, if I tell him to quit) - slight pulling on the leash, I do have a command to stay behind me(not a formal "heel") and he does pretty well. Surprisingly he does better with this command off leash and on a trail rather than on leash out in public - shoddy recall(my own fault, and something we really need to work on) though sometimes I can call him away from things I didn't actually think he would come away from. But he won't come if he gets very interested in another male dog(he's intact, and I plan on keeping him that way) - he doesn't always bring fetched objects all the way back to me right away, but most of the time he does. I don't throw it if it's not brought all the way back and dropped at my feet or put in my hand - it's really frustrating when it seems like he likes my boyfriend better(bf=all fun and no discipline me=fun, food, discipline, training) Other than those few things he's amazing. He settles in the house, he crates well, he doesn't bark at the door, when we go on long car rides he just sleeps(we've done a few 6+ hour car rides and the first few I would stop constantly to let him out but he wouldn't go, so now I only stop when I need gas and he just sleeps), he's smart and mostly willing to please me, and he loves cuddles(on his terms) He's been a snowboarding, and backpacking, and climbing/bouldering, and fishing. He gets to go everywhere with me. I lived(seasonal, will be back winters) in mammoth lakes, which is a very dog friendly town(heck, you could take your dog into Vons, or your local coffee shop). I think there's a 1:3 ratio of dogs to people there, and not annoying small yappy dogs, these are all outdoor dogs; lots of border collies, actually; huskies, of course; and labs, the perfect dog for a place with so many lakes. Once the snow melted we discovered he likes swimming. Even in the freezing cold lakes that are freshly melted snow(I jumped in and it's quiet literally barely above freezing, you lose your breath and can't get it back until you're out of the water IDK how he swims in it and doesn't freeze to death). You don't realize how skinny he really is until he's wet, he looks like I starve him(which is definitely not the case, he almost never finishes all the food I give him.) People never believe me when I say he's only 42 lbs because he's so fluffy Now that we're back in Orange county, and he's of age I would like to start herding with him and was thinking of contacting Stock Dog Ranch regarding lessons, I believe she's a member on here. I'm hoping his instincts kick in and if the way he plays fetch is any indicator he'll be a stylish(stylish meaning he crouches down low and uses a lot of eye, correct?) dog. Lately he's been spending a lot more leisure time out of the crate as he's learned to be calm when no one pays attention to him, or that's it's ok to just hang out and chew a toy. But that's always with someone there as I'm not sure I'm ready to let him be alone by himself yet. But I suppose I will have to eventually... I just don't know when that time is??? It's not so much about him destroying my stuff, but him not eating something that could hurt/kill him. Anyways, thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Wow, it sounds like he's having a wonderful life. Great photos! Yes, Stockdog Ranch is Anna Guthrie and she would be a good person to contact to get you started. Looking forward to hearing about more of your adventures. BTW, Jinx shares a birthday with two of my dogs. Easy to remember on Bastille Day! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Check, can I come and move in? Sounds like bunches of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden's Mom Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 My dog just tapped me on the shoulder and asked if he could come live with you Sounds like Jinx has quite an amazing life, what a lucky pup! Beautiful scenery and beautiful dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chene Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I agree, it sounds wonderful! I am curious though, how exactly do you take a dog snowboarding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jescano Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hiking and camping Him gallantly pulling me up the very steep parts on the hike up. Like sled dogs to get you through the flat parts. Bouldering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi! I'm here. I am leaving early Sunday morning to go to our cattle National finals, but will be back after the 23rd. Let's set something up for sure, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizabeth Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 When I die i want to come back as Jinx lol what an awesome life!!! We used to do all sorts of fun things with our dogs back when they were younger snow shoe trips up and down waterfalls cliffs and things, long long hikes all year long it was awesome! Life is great when your dog can come with and be a part of your day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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