Step by Step....

[sam]

5 Week old Airedale puppies being introduced to stair steps................

[hicntry]

You are absolutely right Sam. Working pups is step by step and group training. I really miss having pups to work with. Here is a couple of vids with pups being introduced to the house the first time

vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/v401/hicntry/00367_Combine_zpsb44d53f7.mp4

vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/v401/hicntry/00370_Combine_zps688a20b1.mp4


Here is the address to my private site that has a tone of videos working with pups. The password is (hunter).

smg.photobucket.com/user/hicntry/library/?sort=3&page=1

[sam]

The more you expose these young pups to without over stressing or causing them to flight, the more stable the puppy will be when it matures... It's my belief to go beyond the genetics of the sire and dam and build the offspring for the next generation and the next and so on. Thanks for sharing the videos and photo bucket .... enjoyed them very much.... its amazing what happens when you give them the opportunity and communication....

[hicntry]

You bet Sam. The really strong pups are what they are, but every litter has a a range from really strong pups to those that aren't as strong. I have found working pups in groups, the pups that would have stressed out doing something by themselves with me, are always willing follow the stronger leaders through new exercises that have new challenges in new environments. Any pressure is removed and after a few times, they respond as fast as the strong pups. Bringing them on right in the beginning makes them a lot easier to work individually as they get older.