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Thanks you guys. I will try everything stated and see what works best for her and I. I don't recall her from a down anyways but have worked on sit from a down in the past. I will make sure to keep that off limits for now. I don't think it is anything physical because of the way she plays with my doxie and the look on her face says "I don't want to" or "you can't make me...can you?". Thanks everyone again!!!

My family drove up to Washington state from New Mexico to help my In-Laws move down to New Mexico and Reyna got to come along. What a traveler she is almost 4,000 miles later she is still willing to get back into the truck. That girl got to see lots of new environments. Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, and of course Washington then back down. She got to see the baren hot desert, the forest, the ocean (what a big monster mama), and the smokey northern california. She was such a trooper. Half way through the trip she knew what load up ment. Man I love this dog!!!!! When we got back I got the mail from the post office and in there was her paper's that was a good end of the trip. even if we were exhasted. We even managed to go to obedience class when we got home. She really seemed to miss it. Now shes been playing non-stop with the dogs we left home.

OK Reyna is 4 months now and has been doing the down command for a month now and all of a sudden she won't do it. She looks away when I give her the command. I have been very good about not repeating the command. I never give up until she has done it. Some times I have to "put" her into the down. Should I give her praise and treat if I have to put her into the down. Am I pushing her to much. She knows sit, down, stay(sit and down), wait, and of course come. Thanks everyone in advance

can anyone/everyone post pictures of their white factor dogs. PLEASE with a cherry on top

It's your responsibility to ask all questions before breeding plain and simple

Reyna graduated puppy school!!! She is only 13 weeks. I asked the trainer if we should repeat the puppy class, take some time off or jump into puppy class. She told me that Reyna is really smart so we could do adult class and if she couldn't handle the harder stuff she would simplify it for us. What do you guys think?

If you name her zing you'd have to get another and name it zang....just kidding!!! It's been one of those mornings

It isn't my border collie but its still a dog and I had to share. When ever I lunge one of my horses my german shepherd gets lunged too. He stays on the outside of the round pen and runs with the horse. At first the horses don't like it but they grow accustomed to it. Dylan isn't chasing the horses but just runs or long trots with them. Talk about an easy two in one work out. If I think about it I will take some pictures tomorrow.

My mom has a VERY vocal Husky. He has that same growl but wouldn't hurt a fly. So good luck and just be watchful.

I asked out of complete curiousity What is culling? As you can tell I know nothing about sheep. Luckly if and when I take the leap I have a close friend that raises sheep. I would only have them for my dogs and kids. I don't want to raise them and would prefer to buy them from my friend when needed (not sure if that was the best way to say that but couldn't think of another way at the moment). Thanks

Thanks alot Muddy I really appriciate it. I have found some trials with in 5 hours of me so I plan on going to a few to get an idea how this "new world" works. Do you think it is OK for me to take my puppy with me. I try and take her everywhere with me but I have never been to this type of situation. I already planned to call ahead but thought for now I would ask y'all

On average how many sheep do you own?

I also wanted to ad. Never put your leash on at the same place during your walk. Along with recalls during your walk he will never know when your going to put that "evil" leash on. Good luck!!!

I hear people talk about hearding facilities. I am new to the breed so I didn't even know they existed. Novice me oh well. Anyway where can I go to find one? I know I can always go back to my breeder and he could point me in the right direction but is there a place on the web?

I will have you two (three including ydh) in my thoughts all day. I will be checking for updates and keeping my fingures crossed. Hopefully I can get work done around the house while constently checking for updates.

BC's Name: Reyna M/F: F S/N: no Age: 9.5 weeks Color/Markings: blk/white Real deal or half baked: real deal Where acquired: breeder/shelter/rescue etc.. working dog breeder How long have you owned: 3 weeks Brand of food (or raw): purina one puppy Type of home: ranch house Size of yard: 5 acres Favorite Toy(s): stuffed monkey Exercize/time spent during week: about an hour through out the day and all day free exercise with doxie Exercize/time spent during weekend: same Level of training completed: in puppy class right now Best trick: none yet Activities: being a puppy for now Favorite personality trait: silly puppy Least favorite personality trait: teething Gets along with other pets(any): not sure yet Gets along with other dogs: yes Behavior issues: teething Medical issues: none Any second thoughts?: never Advice to those thinking of getting a bc: to new still to have advice Greatest joy of owning a bc: puppy hood

I have never had pet insurance before but then again I have only had the old and ugly pound dogs until now. Do you have insurance for your dogs? If so who do you use, what were your reasons, has it paid off for you yet? Thanks

You say he's a great dog so I thought I would just ask. Why not get a second dog? Rufus could "be your GF's dog". Otherwise I want to warmly say good luck finding a good home and you are a good man for finding a home rather than dropping him off at a shelter/rescue again. I wish I could have been more of a help.

I say if you have the money and are willing to spend it there's no reason not to be to careful. Go for it! I think I would. Of course the food could be the problem totally. Good luck with you decision :cool:

Yes dogs don't like to go in there sleeping area's unless medical problem or in there forever and ever.

Thanks everyone for there imput. Do any of you guys deal with AKC at all?

How funny that's pretty much what my friend says. She can't wait to get out of there. Luckly for them they are AF and will be able to in a few years.

I know this is off topic but I just noticed you are in Mountain Home. Are you guys AF? My friend moved there a few months ago and is having a terrible time finding friends there. What kinda things is there to do...if any? She's 25 with two young kids.

i know this might be a touchy topic but I thought I would ask anyways. Do any of you show in conformation classes and what are your views?

I have been reading most all this post. I know where you are coming from and how you feel. You will learn quickly to watch what you type. If you don't want to hear negative answers then don't ask. Or ask it in another way. I have a GSD, a doxie, and a BC puppy. I am members of boards for all those breeds. You need to remember that these people LOVE their breed and want whats best for the dog. They may not always look at the whole picture because it would take you FOREVER to type everything. So from the bits and pieces you give they reach an opinion. My husband would rather all dogs be outside at all times because of how much dirt they track it (we live on 5 acres and have fields that surround out house) Mind you we do get LOTS of dirt but I have stood my ground and they still live in the house. My husband also didn't want kennels in the house because like you we lived in a small house. At that time we had two GSD's and a min pin. I ended up getting 1 large and 1 extra large kennel for free and again I stood my ground and put the kennels in the house. Our house was so small that we pretty much didn't have a dining room table. But he is used to the kennels now and we worked around them. We made them part of the house (printer table, end table, mail catcher and so on) Since then we have moved to a bigger house (thank goodness) and lost a few dogs to old age but my husband has realized kennels are a godsend. He makes sure ALL the dogs have one. Our old GSD doesn't need his anymore but he would use it if we still had it in the house. My BC pup at 9 weeks will go in her kennel for her naps. My doxie still uses her kennel to get away from the kids. So again they are a godsend and sometimes you need to stand your ground. Tell him its only temp. until she is housebroke. Thats what I did after I "secretly" brought them home. They make great end tables/nightstands like someone already said. Good luck on your venture. Hope you can budget some type of school for your BC.