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Well, we're trying to teach Todd the area we want him patrolling. He's not a big fan about the leash, but he's getting better every trip. I wanted to let him work tonight, but I'm not yet comfortable that he'll come when called and won't wander into the neighbors yard. Worse yet, he has a bad habit that we're stuck with... He's been allowed to chase cars. So in my simpleton mind, I'll just remove any moving vehicles from his access. So he has to come into the house before DW leaves for work. I also need to work with him in a controlled space getting him to come on command. His last owners didn't feel that "come", "sit", "lay down", and "down" were important commands. And, since the first time he saw a leash was with me, I'm sure "heel" was never even discussed.

All you dog people, I need your input.... I've never had an outdoor dog, or mostly out door... I got conflicting answers from his prior owners. One said she fed him on the back porch and the other said in the kitchen. I can tell from his temperament that sunrise = time to sleep. So, should I feed him inside, outside, or both? Sorry for being soooo clueless, but have always had indoor dogs with food available all the time. All but my first dog, which I barely remember the feed regimen, But she got fed morning and evening (I think, or Mom says).
 
rjohns39 said:
Well, we're trying to teach Todd the area we want him patrolling. He's not a big fan about the leash, but he's getting better every trip. I wanted to let him work tonight, but I'm not yet comfortable that he'll come when called and won't wander into the neighbors yard. Worse yet, he has a bad habit that we're stuck with... He's been allowed to chase cars. So in my simpleton mind, I'll just remove any moving vehicles from his access. So he has to come into the house before DW leaves for work. I also need to work with him in a controlled space getting him to come on command. His last owners didn't feel that "come", "sit", "lay down", and "down" were important commands. And, since the first time he saw a leash was with me, I'm sure "heel" was never even discussed.

All you dog people, I need your input.... I've never had an outdoor dog, or mostly out door... I got conflicting answers from his prior owners. One said she fed him on the back porch and the other said in the kitchen. I can tell from his temperament that sunrise = time to sleep. So, should I feed him inside, outside, or both? Sorry for being soooo clueless, but have always had indoor dogs with food available all the time. All but my first dog, which I barely remember the feed regimen, But she got fed morning and evening (I think, or Mom says).
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I always fed the Pyrenees outside. Then they don't have more motive to be indoors. I would say take him on leash around the border of the area you want him to guard. Let him mark the area. Maybe you should mark it too, to let him know this is your area too. I would work him on a long line for the recall work.
 
drumstick diva said:
all that sounds like it really hurts DigMyChicks
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Cleaning was a breeze. The spacers hurt this time around. They come out on Monday.
007Sean said:
Thanks DMC, hope you have an "easy" time at the dentist.
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Thank you!
rjohns39 said:
X2
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Thank you!
007Sean said:
Yep, in "Tiny Tots" competition at the Comanche Homecoming PowWow in Walters, Oklahoma, 6 yrs old! :)
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So cute!!
ronott1 said:
My eyes are burning from the smoke...and I am inside!
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:hugs
rjohns39 said:
Well, we're trying to teach Todd the area we want him patrolling. He's not a big fan about the leash, but he's getting better every trip. I wanted to let him work tonight, but I'm not yet comfortable that he'll come when called and won't wander into the neighbors yard. Worse yet, he has a bad habit that we're stuck with... He's been allowed to chase cars. So in my simpleton mind, I'll just remove any moving vehicles from his access. So he has to come into the house before DW leaves for work. I also need to work with him in a controlled space getting him to come on command. His last owners didn't feel that "come", "sit", "lay down", and "down" were important commands. And, since the first time he saw a leash was with me, I'm sure "heel" was never even discussed.

All you dog people, I need your input.... I've never had an outdoor dog, or mostly out door... I got conflicting answers from his prior owners. One said she fed him on the back porch and the other said in the kitchen. I can tell from his temperament that sunrise = time to sleep. So, should I feed him inside, outside, or both? Sorry for being soooo clueless, but have always had indoor dogs with food available all the time. All but my first dog, which I barely remember the feed regimen, But she got fed morning and evening (I think, or Mom says).
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Ours is fed in the garage morning and night.
 

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