Amidst a weekend that found me ankle deep in paper towels armed with a Windex bottle filled with a 50/50 water and vinegar solution (what seemed more often than not) some great accomplishments were made (not to include the liquid crate blow out, dog vomit in my car, or the stream of urine at my front door). I'm going to be hesitant to open my door when I get home today, Bass has been out of sorts and a vet visit is possibly in order...but back to the weekend report!
Bass dog (press play and tilt the head) had his first bite on the sleeve during protection work at Schutzhund training on Saturday. This little mixed breed mutt has drive and intensity comparable to those pure German Shepherds selectively bred and trained for such talent. Bass has it and he's not afraid to show his prey drive off. About a month ago I took him to training to have him evaluated and he displayed great potential, potential I thought would take months to perfect to work up to sleeve work. Within 2 minutes he progressed from a leather tug on a lungeline, to a puppy jute toy on a leash, to the real deal sleeve. Steve (my trainer) certainly can bring out the best in his pupils, hopefully I can keep up with my steed.
I tracked him Sunday and he was much more methodical and and collected than I had expected for his first time with his nose to the ground. The few times he lifted his head I put pressure on his collar toward the ground (flat collar for now) and he slowed his paced and momentarily layed down. I'll have to talk with Steve about how to encourage his head without his body following, I don't want him to crawl down his tracks. It is nice that his body follows his head, as i feel he'll stay straight on the track...i need to figure out that balance.
Obedience didn't go as well. I tried to use a toy rather than introduce food and he was much too spirited. I need to prong him for obedience to avoid my ear/cheek/fingers from getting nipped as he lurches and lunges for the toy pressed against my left shoulder. He will be fussing in fine form in no time, i'm sure of it.
Cali, Sadie, Bass and I went to Sky Meadow State Park for a hike Sunday afternoon. Sadie is off leash the entire time (shhhh) and Bass got to run on the quiet mountain balds. Cali always remains on her line, all 30 ft of it. Bass has a HUGE bark and he enjoys using it when strangers approach. I love hearing it and do not correct him at all. If i don't want him to bark i'll avoid the situation, but this dog (for the sake of his schutzhund training) will not be limited in his vocal or vertical actions.
Brice and littles enjoyed a quiet evening at my parents while the other 3 rested at home.
When tending to the coop I opened the back and what did I find?!?!? Two perfect brown eggs. My buff (or buffs) layed for the first time. I can't help but wonder if introducing the rooster to the flock jump started their egg production?
I'm thrilled.
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