Gus earning a 5pt major at the Kentuckiana Cluster second day showing as a “big boy” at ~6 months old.
Gus is our temporary resident borrowed from Ellen Schwab of AE’s ACDs out in Ohio. He is here for training and a little bit of showing and he will be going home as soon as he’s finished. This puppy has never met a stranger and is never phased. He loves life and jumps.. we are working on loving jumps less ;) Gus fits in easily everywhere he goes and has that typical boy puppy goofball nature.
First introduction to cattle in Virginia
Gus (right) hanging out with Willow (left) in the big field
Herding so far…
Gus went to Hado Bar for some work on more dogged sheep than I have to offer on home. He was fairly intense but moved off my pressure really nicely. On his initial exposure on cattle at 6 months he was very care free and not keyed in but also not at all fearful. I took him back at a year and man, he really impressed me! Cautious but not fearful, very serious. He went for a bite at the haunches though in all the excitement. He is a very promisimg young dog! When confronted head on by stock, his natural reaction is to give space. We will need to work on distance and holding ground/pressure.
Gus earning a Baby Puppy Group 1 at Erie, PA!
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Stranger Danger: Has none. Loves all humans.
Dog Friendliness: Can be a little nervous on first encounter but warms up quickly. Is a boisterous player once he gets on. Is still a big suck up to his housemates.
Environmental Sensitivity: Medium
Engagement: Medium
Biddability: High
Impulsivity: Low
Intelligence: High
Pressure sensitivity: Soft
Persistence: Low
Energy Level: Moderately high with a good off-switch -
Pros: very reaponsive to pressure both to me and the stock. Goes to heads to catch eyes.
Cons: really a close and fast working dog right now. Typical of young new dogs. Not suited to start on light stock. -
PRCD4/PRA/PLL Clear
BAER Normal
Stock Work
coming soon