| We got Nathan in August of
1998. He was quite under-socialized when we got him, so we've been kept
busy exposing him to everything and everyone. He and his sister (Maccabee)
get along famously. She helps us tremendously by showing him that not all
walking, talking humans are out to get him.
Nathan has been able to harass the sheep 3 times so far. The 1st
time he had help on the inside - Maccabee. The 2nd time he had help on
the outside - Maccabee going crazy on the outside of the pen. The last
time he was on his own! While he didn't show a great deal of concentrated
interest in the sheep, he also wasn't scared. He kind of loped around the
pen with his tail up (a good sign!).
Nathan is our water dog. He loves to play in shallow water and seems
to like swimming occasionally too. I'm going to take him to the same class
for conformation training as I took Maccabee. I'm hoping that he will get
to the point where I can show him. I think he will do quite well - he just
seems to have a presence about him that I think will come out well in the
ring. I'm also looking for an obedience class - even though he knows
the basics, he needs the socialization of the class setting.
Nathan has a sweeter temperament than his sister, and a good deal of
patience to put up with her pestering him! Together they are quite the
Canaan
Dog Dynamic Duo! |
