Talisman & Totem SportDogs

If your dogs live in your home (not a kennel), like mine do, sometimes there is a point where the peaceful dynamics of a group, outweigh the one. Each has their space, but sometimes decisions for the greater good have to be made.  We currently have a young adult spayed female Border Collie (Impressive ears run in that line) who would be happier living with one or two other goofy and/or less serious and playful males. She seems to like Doodles and friendly scruffy Terrier types a lot after intro, who want to mouth wrestle and play chase. She lets go of her herdy side with non-herding breeds, who are also less aware of her antics. She does have some BC buddies too. It is Living in a lively and larger group, that is not making her happy.  With our move, She has not transitioned well to living in a smaller home and has become very "herdy" with some of the other dogs (females) who are trying to avoid conflict-to the point friction has escalated, luckily not to aggression. This is ...

  Currently raising some young pups who are six weeks old. It always amazes me how quickly pups grow, develop and learn!  So why am I exhausted, raising a litter is just "playing" with pups, right? NOPE!! Yesterday was all about house-training, getting the whole school of baby fish pointed in one direction and outside quickly to "GO" (at least 20X-getting my steps in!!!). They don't need to "GO" that many times a day, but working with a group of pups you never know who does and does not have an "empty" system. Basically, when such a young pup wakes up, plays, drinks water or eats-that will trigger them needing to "GO". Litter pans and potty mats are great for use indoors for a litter in their designated area, but don't teach the difference that if there is a roof/ceiling over their head, to keep that area clean. Think crate training...which they are also introduced to. Makes it so much easier when they go to their new home, if ...