garygtmm's Journal

Deisel's stong points:

1. freindly and willing to please
2. calm when with the herd, leads away ok.
3. good pesonal space manners
4. moves forward and turns in hand very well
5. goes through the gate well
6. not pushy at the barn door
7. ok to touch him anywhere
8. halters up ok, keeps head low naturally

Deisel needs work here:

1. Picking up his feet...loses balance easily. Drops feet prematurely (only pick up feet in good traction for now)
2. Get him to lead away from the herd without going nuts once he can't see them.
3. doesn't stop immediatly in hand
4. not moving way from pressure yet.
5. heavy on the front, shoulders drop into turns
6. needs to learn how to lounge...if I can find a place that isn't too slippery!
7. Remember that he is young and not the sharpest fish in the shed