Ferguson K
Herd Master
Hi all!
I've recently started working with Aelia on jumping up on command. Onto dog houses, stumps, anything about the same height our milking stand will be. She's four months old. Its an easy process when sweet feed is involved, but, she's still wary about being handled too much.
Is it to early to start teaching her to place her head as well? What about accepting teet touching? Or, is there no such thing as to early? Our Boers start being handled as soon as they're sound on how to stand and we start push training them about Aelias age for show prep. Are NGs different, mentally? Our three seem a lot less friendly in the handling department. It takes time, I'm aware, but... I just don't want to do to much to fast with the little lady.
Thanks!
I've recently started working with Aelia on jumping up on command. Onto dog houses, stumps, anything about the same height our milking stand will be. She's four months old. Its an easy process when sweet feed is involved, but, she's still wary about being handled too much.
Is it to early to start teaching her to place her head as well? What about accepting teet touching? Or, is there no such thing as to early? Our Boers start being handled as soon as they're sound on how to stand and we start push training them about Aelias age for show prep. Are NGs different, mentally? Our three seem a lot less friendly in the handling department. It takes time, I'm aware, but... I just don't want to do to much to fast with the little lady.
Thanks!