What does the future hold for Orey?

[borderdawn]

Just an update really. Orey is now 8 and a half months old. He is a very "work oriented" border with loads of drive and stamina. My intention was to show and work him as I have done with the others, but now Im not so sure. Since having my back op and getting back to normal I have been doing the ringcraft etc.. but he is completely uninterested, not the slightest bit interested. He LOVES the judges, LOVES the other dogs, but HATES standing still and quickly becomes flat and bored. I wont show a dog that doesnt enjoy it, its pointless, expensive and a waste of time, so what shall I do with him?

He has an excellent nose, will search relentlessly for toys that you hide, in or out of the house, so developing that is an option. His retrieving and marking is also good, and up till now he shows a soft mouth when retrieving. I havent done any proper "terrier" work, due to the ban and the lack of work in this area, coupled with me being ill, he has yet to see what he should be all about. I dont doubt his keeness, he shows real interest in anything fluffy I think Ill have to get him some Ratting to see how he gets on.

Im a bit confused at present, he should be doing something now, I guess its me that needs to sort it out not him!

Orey at 8mths.

[Mags]

He's a stunning boy Dawn, hope you can both sort out what's best for him..

Meanwhile we are happy enough to see photos of you gorgeous boy!

[smudgley]

You could try some obedience & agility with him? Have you thought about that or even flyball?
He's at a funny age, so maybe if he's not that tuned into showing, perhaps it's just his age & maybe he'll enjoy it more if you carryon with him, but I agree noone wants to see a "flat" pup in the ring.
Do some terrier work with him & get him over an agility course!

[borderdawn]

Thanks both.

Im not the flyball, agility type Smudgley, Im not keen on dog "sports" never have been, although I admit flyball would probably be his thing! Im thankfull you didnt mention dancing with dogs, or Id of been round there to slap you with a big stick!!

I hope he will enjoy showing later, perhaps when he learns to concentrate more, but its pointless the way he is at the moment, he thinks its crap!

[Fran]

Well he's a cutie that's for sure!! I agree, what about some agility?? I also agree that his disinterest in showing could just be his age??

[smudgley]

Maybe he's heard about all the poloitics involved with showing & decided he'd rather not bother

A dancing BT noooooooooo! We'll leave that to the BC's

[Moli]

No idea about showing or working dogs, but will say that little fella has a gorgeous face, he is obviously concentrating on something..

[random]

Ahh dancing with Dawn and Orey, how lovely!

Sounds like he'd be more suited to going down the working route then Dawn and then maybe as he matures he might change his view on showing. I say this as I knew a couple of Parsons at our ringcraft when Maddy was a pup, littermates, a dog and a bitch and they didn't seem interested 'til well into their second year and then they just changed dramtically and started showing their socks off. We had tried allsorts to keep their interest as pups but they were far to interested in the world around them and showing was obviously oh so boring. I noticed the owners seemed to expect it of them, they weren't surprised at all. I'm not up on my terrier breeds really so not sure if it is commonplace? Or maybe just the lines. Saying that they did do well despite their lack of enthusiasm for the ring but i'm like you, if my dog didn't like it I wouldn't carry on doing it, hence why I stopped with Maddy as soon as she became uncomfortable in the ring, despite being told to persue it with her.

[Grete]

Not up on showing / training but he is a gorgeous pooch

[borderdawn]

Many thanks.

Ive never had a problem before Random, Borders are sooooo greedy keeping their attention has never been an issue. The only thing I can think is that he wasnt taken to game fairs etc.. nor ringcraft right from when he was able to up untill September time because of my back. He was walked and socialised and is the most pleasant dog to everyone and everything he meets, but to stand still is just impossible!

I think Ill sort out a bit of ratting, see what he thinks of that, thing is if he starts working reasonably hard, he'll get marked and it will be pointless showing him then anyway!! We'll see, thanks for all your suggestions.
Dawn.