There are times when I don’t get to work my dogs much because I own Marvin’s Fencing and build a lot of fence for a living.
But any time I get a chance, I go help people gather cattle. This past week I was asked by a neighbor to help haul 4 loads of cows and calves and one… Continue reading
Here is some advice for dog owners who let their dogs sniff on people when they come to the house to visit. There is no reason for this rude behavior. I feel that the person being sniffed on should either be allowed to make the dog stop by scolding it or slapping the owner. Or both!
Let’s say a lady drives up to somebody’s house and the man comes… Continue reading
If you let your dog run loose when you’re not at home, do you know what he does when you aren’t there to see? Marvin has some great experience in this area. When he’s out building fences on people’s property and they’re off to work, he gets to see first-hand what kind of mischief and trouble people’s dogs usually get into! The best advice for Stock and Cow Dog owners is good training for their dogs and good kennels to keep them in when you’re away. This keeps the livestock safe from unwanted herding and harassment! Continue reading
Marvin talks about the importance of tying your dog or putting him in a dog crate when riding in the back of a pickup truck. There is a darn good reason for this – to prevent your dog from jumping out and getting killed. Don’t lose your best dog! Continue reading | 1 Comment
Here are some dog training tips about when to use the “down” command and when to use the “no” command when training a young pup. Some training techniques are offered and some good explanation is given about the difference between these two commands and when to use each. Continue reading
This article is about how a cow dog can be both a great working dog and a pet as long as the bloodlines are from good working parents and the owner takes the time to train the dog well. Continue reading | 2 Comments
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