Benefits of raising a puppy! - Page 1

Okay I have found another benefit of raising a puppy.  All the carrying crates, going to track, going to socialize, cleaning out the kennel and of course playing and training is making me have to eat more, LOL!  I didn't even think about this fringe benefit when looking for a pup.  This is great.  I'm 5, 11 and 135lbs already  so I'm practically eating anything I want now.  jsut to keep from losing weight.  Maybe this could be a new diet called the "Get a working pup and train for schutzhund diet"     I'm luvin it!

Gee, I'll have to get myself a working pup and try it!!  I'm 5-6 and 150...So I need it.

On second thought, though, I think I'd better spend some time around a club and make sure I'm up to the task of training a GSD for that.  Don't know if there's one anywhere near North Idaho, or not.

Traveltime...Does training a Border mix for agility or herding work for weight loss?  If so, I'll have to get some ducks to start her on:-)

Crys

Best benefit: 

Puppy breath!

Puppy fuzz is also high on the list.  Those little fuzzy bodies....ahhh, how cute!

And watching them learn about the world: exploring, checking things out.  Seeing things for the first time.

The way puppies run-hop when happily playing.

So much good stuff!

 I believe if you have never raised a working dog from a puppy you really arent a traininer,
The wealth of knowledge you gain from raising puppies is unmeasurable and with out that knowledge you really can,t understand the basics of your dogs thought process or drive issues.

I am having a blast with the training and watching him grow.  I am so proud of my little stud.  I am single so I can devote most of my time to him, ( Fozzie vom Grimorkie) we are a pair!  Right now he does his 50 pace tracks without ever lifting  his head, seraching the whole way down the track.  He almost drags me to the track at 18 weeks!  As long as I am holding a prey object he heels like a champ already.  Can't wait until he grows up. 

Some of you know that this is my first schutzhund dog and I am having a blast so far raising and training!  I like it all, not only my dog, but going to training on the weekend and seeing everyone elses dogs and the progress they are making.  I just might get hooked on this schutzhund thing!!!!!!!!!