Cindy BensonApr 211 minClicker Training Up Close - The Shelby & Kim Pups#bensonmaremmastraining, This is the end of my first clicker session with the Shelby pups and the Kim pups. Check out those mindful...
Cindy BensonApr 201 minTraining With the Prancing Pony Pups!#bensonmaremmastraining One of the things I thought I would have to give up when I stepped down as a Maremma breeder is clicker training...
Cindy BensonApr 72 minThe Shelby Pups - Sequoia in a Fear Period#bensonmaremmastraining In anticipation of the pups going to their new homes, I decided to begin leash training with the litter. I...
Cindy BensonApr 61 minThe Shelby Pups - Puppies as Sovereign#bensonmaremmastraining The Shelby pups are getting ready to go to their new homes at nine-ten weeks of age. As I mentally prepare for...
Cindy BensonFeb 67 minTraining Client: Bella & Livestock Selection#Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds, In this video you are watching Bella's first moments around a cow. I'd...
Cindy BensonFeb 54 minTraining Clients: Bella & Thor Meeting Sheep and Goats on Long-linesBella does beautifully in this first session. She gives me a lot of offered behavior that I can pay her for. She inspects the ground, as...
Cindy BensonDec 31, 20212 minMy Incredible Tessa - Mentoring PupsThe value of a gentle mentor dog with pups cannot be overstated. This video was recorded way back in 2018, so about nine litters ago. I...
Cindy BensonDec 30, 20217 minRaising Eevie & Banks - Feeding and Manners - Katie W. - Shaping#Maremmasheepdogtraining, #resourceguardingLGDs Updated 12/31/21 These five-month-old pups belong to Katie W. Katie is a beginner LGD...
Cindy BensonDec 29, 20215 minRaising Eevie & Banks - Environmental Confidence - Katie W.These five-month-old pups belong to Katie W. Katie is a beginner LGD owner, sort of. For several months she lived with Rocco and Isla,...
Cindy BensonDec 28, 20215 minThe Language of Animals - New Home, New Sheep - Katie S.Katie S. owns the dogs in the photo; I have written about her in other blogs, along with Katie W., because they are sharing a somewhat...
Cindy BensonMar 12, 20212 min2021 Sarika x Milan Litter - 8 wks - With Sheep!When I allow the pups to be in the same field with their sheep I do so with great care and management. Their metal house that love to...
Cindy BensonFeb 27, 20212 min2021 Sarika x Milan Litter - 5 wks - Clicker Training Begins!DOB: 1/14/21 4 Males & Five Females My apologies at being so slow to get these pups posted to my web page! The pups may all be spoken for...
Cindy BensonNov 28, 20208 minUsing An Older LGD To Train The New Puppy – My Thoughts On ThisI think as often as I get inquiries about my pups from people who have never owned an LGD I get inquiries from people who have one,...
Cindy BensonNov 28, 20206 minAdolescence – The SECOND Opportunity To Influence A Dog’s Life In A Big WayUnderstanding how dogs learn is critical to making informed choices about managing them. When people think of “management” they often...
Cindy BensonNov 5, 20191 minFollow Sarika’s Litter (2) – The Great Outdoors!Sarika’s pups are doing very well; one of them is over four pounds at this point! They weighed a little over one pound at birth. It is...
Cindy BensonOct 31, 20191 minGuarding Cows– 16 Weeks of AgeFor several weeks now the pups have been in charge of the big field in addition to being moved among the other fields they have been...
Cindy BensonOct 31, 20191 minBig Field Transition– 12 Weeks of AgeThe big field transition introduces the pups to a field much larger, and more complicated, than what they have been asked to work in so...
Cindy BensonOct 31, 20191 minLeash Work & Chicken Coop Visit– 9-10 Weeks of AgeWhen the pups become confident on leash we use the chicken coop as our destination and the pups learn about chickens too. There are also...
Cindy BensonOct 31, 20191 minTunnel & Grooming Table– 9-10 Weeks of AgeKrysta and her sister Marissa introduce the novel stimulus tunnel to the pups. They also brought their 12 week old Newfie-doodle pup...
Cindy BensonOct 31, 20191 minBarrier Challenge & Novel Stimulus– 8 Weeks of AgeHere the pups begin formal training with barrier challenges. For this session we used a ramp. We have given them lots to be challenged by...