They say once you name it you get attached to it. Well for training benefit I got my hands on a live feeder rat. Then I went and named her Lilly. Well Miss Lilly is a very mellow hooded rat a little scared out of her mind now of dogs but that will pass. When working game with a terrier the "bait" is left in a protective double cage. Rats are smart and will learn that the dog cannot do harm and that barking and cage rattling is just what happens. That and she gets peanut butter :)
Doodles reaction was less then expected very minimal growling or barking I do dare say I think he is scared of rats after his first encounter. But with Mr. Gibs being 6 years old my significant other thought he would have a worse reaction but a terrier is a terrier no matter how old. His first reaction was to ignore it but after Doodles let out a little growl and the rat a little squeak it was game on. Holding a 100lb dog back from its prey is hard. There was spit and drool and fur everywhere, I do think that he will be coming when I take Doodles out. He enjoyed working the game thoroughly after I showed him all I wanted was the barking which he did very enthusiastically.
Although I thought all hope was lost, we went to the pet store and lo and behold Doodles is barking and scratching at the guinea pigs he before ignored. I do think he is maturing into a good dog.
~Happy Tails~
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