Just Us N Texas
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Jerry and I both are madly in love with our Bandit. As some of you may remember, he was a stray, and we have had him 4-5 weeks. He has been neutered, and has had rabies shots, and is due his second round of puppy shots tomorrow. Even though he was only about 3-4 months old when he came, I have been very surprised by his actions. He sits in the yearling field, and watches them for awhile, if all seems well, he goes on to his other "charges". He goes by the goat pen and checks them out, goes into the chicken pen and checks them out, then goes to the barn and sits with those. After awhile, he comes into the house and is very happy to visit and play with us. He is the sweetest little man you have ever seen. My problem with him is he doesn't come when called unless it pleases him at that time. He may just be out in the yard, or out on the farm, or in the barn. He will look up, and go on with what he is doing. We are giving him treats and lots of pats and good boy when he does come, but the not coming is driving me batty! He stays out at nights, comes in when Jerry leaves for work, and stays in till the school bus runs every morning. He is friendly, and I am afraid he will go with just anyone. That I know will probably stop as he gets older. I have put him in a crate in the house when I go somewhere during the day, just so he won't follow some one to the road, or down the road. He does not like the crate! Usually I send him to the girls' house to visit with them and their dogs when I go away.
I've heard and read that they are somewhat independent and stubborn, so is this a part of the problem, or am I not training him to come correctly. What are your thoughts? His main job here is just to be a pet, and watching over the livestock is just a bonus to us. He is such a darling, but I do need him to come when called! Moms do worry you know!
I've heard and read that they are somewhat independent and stubborn, so is this a part of the problem, or am I not training him to come correctly. What are your thoughts? His main job here is just to be a pet, and watching over the livestock is just a bonus to us. He is such a darling, but I do need him to come when called! Moms do worry you know!