and chicken compost!
I bookmarked it my browser settings prevent it showing and I have an early appointment in the AM. Hopefully its a good permaculture one.
I have one dog with the birddog (hunting body type of chocolate lab)instinct but she knows those are pets we have had a few discussions and was more than willing to defer to my judgment. Now she does know she is allowed to run off the neighbors chickens and really enjoys doing that. No dog was harmed in the least during our negotiations. You should really consider training your furballs and not accept that they are just like that.
Hmm looks like an afghan without all the long hair. Not a breed I would choose for myself, but then when do I ever get to choose a breed for myself? Since 2007, the cat and dog chose us, in 2014 the last 2 dogs either chose us except 1 was a foster fail I am happy to have. One other thing I have never met a stubborn breed who isn't highly intelligent so therefore trainable. Just don't let them train you!Are you familiar with Borzoi? The most cat-like of the dogs? They are sight hounds and breed to be independent. Did I mention they are independent? Certain individuals have trained certain Borzoi for obedience trials. More individuals have given up in disgust. Beautiful creatures. Just very independent with a strong prey drive. The chickens are a new addition. Hard headed to a fault. They will listen very closely, but if they really want something, forget it. These are numbers 4 & 5 for the bride. The bitch was hopping over our 6 foot privacy fence to go explore. Finally got her fixed (breeding plans didn't work out) and she has settled into the yard. Out of 5, 3 have been 6' fence hoppers.
The shock collar will work on the shepherds. I'm looking for the charger. It was last seen...? A new one is on the wish list. But these dogs are my bride's projects. I'm really not interested in training the things. I've got other things I want to do. I've erected a temporary fence around one of the garden areas to keep them out. Need 2 more fences. Oh, only 2 out of the 5 dogs are less than 50 pounds. So I'd need 4 collars. The Borzoi also chew the collars off each other and sometimes themselves. All of them. Repeatedly. Can slice a leash in 1 minute. They aren't allowed to mouth any leashes.
They obey. It just takes all of your attention. Don't blink.
Why is it when she gets projects that I'm supposed to be available? I've got my things to work on. Hurrumph.
I love the double entendre.I agree. I'll also point out these are bride's project.
Sweet, loving and passive aggressive.
