After the Staffy puppies had their session it was time for the Cattle Dog X puppies to have theirs. A little more reluctant to swim overall to the Staffys, but from experience, Cattle Dogs are generally reluctant at first but become massive water lovers if positively encouraged consistently. Both Marli and Jimmy wanted nothing to do with the water when they first came to the farm, but now they both are addicted and dive off the dock. Our girl Till already had a deep love for the water when we adopted her, because she had lived by the beach and her owner, who sadly passed away, would take her to the beach everyday. It’s a sport/activity that is well worth sticking at for the enjoyment and confidence of your dog.
These sessions are a part of the early exposure training the rescue puppy litters are undergoing here at the farm.