JamieHalverson
Well-Known Member
So I have always rescued in the past and am getting my first (yes, responsibly bred) puppy in June. Not only my first puppy, but my first Bullmastiff. I have owned Rottweilers in the past and currently have a 2 and a half y/o Am Staff/Mastiff X.
I have a gazillion places I plan to take the pup, puppy K classes and beyond lined up, and have spoken to my current K9 Nosework trainer about introducing the pup to K9 Nosework and scent games, but am wondering if anyone has suggestions for specific games or experiences or resources that help build and encourage drive and working ability in a pup? I know those things have much to do with temperment, don't get me wrong, but what we do now, counts, too! I'll be focusing mostly on providing good experiences and working on the initial obedience stuff through puppy k, but I do hope to title this dog in at least one sport, depending on what her strengths are. So far, I particularly like Rally and K9 Nosework, but we'll see what SHE likes. Essentialy, I want a bomb proof dog, well rounded, who likes to work and learn and we'll figure out the sports later, so anything that contributes towards that!
I have a gazillion places I plan to take the pup, puppy K classes and beyond lined up, and have spoken to my current K9 Nosework trainer about introducing the pup to K9 Nosework and scent games, but am wondering if anyone has suggestions for specific games or experiences or resources that help build and encourage drive and working ability in a pup? I know those things have much to do with temperment, don't get me wrong, but what we do now, counts, too! I'll be focusing mostly on providing good experiences and working on the initial obedience stuff through puppy k, but I do hope to title this dog in at least one sport, depending on what her strengths are. So far, I particularly like Rally and K9 Nosework, but we'll see what SHE likes. Essentialy, I want a bomb proof dog, well rounded, who likes to work and learn and we'll figure out the sports later, so anything that contributes towards that!