Sam was out maneuvered or out gunned
When my 4am alarm woke me up I could hear Sam barking non-stop in the field. He does this sometimes when he is unsure of what is "out there" in the dark while he is by his sheep. When I headed out...
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Def sounds like your dealing with a strong enticement to go to the neighbors which you wouldnt have to address guarding a flock out in the middle of nowhere or on a large spread with big boundaries.
I am an experienced handler who admits hes got no experience with the breed you are working with either professionally or personally. That said.
Do u think the new dog has got a strong enough mental buy in/ attachment to you and your place yet to garner free turn out? Maybe the autofeeders are also delaying the imprinting/ bonding of the dog to you and your place since no contact is being had at chow time either. Maybe start off by getting the bond going then slowly back off the human contact once that bond is solid and the dog is committed to his side of the fence sort o speak. Just a thought.
I am an experienced handler who admits hes got no experience with the breed you are working with either professionally or personally. That said.
Do u think the new dog has got a strong enough mental buy in/ attachment to you and your place yet to garner free turn out? Maybe the autofeeders are also delaying the imprinting/ bonding of the dog to you and your place since no contact is being had at chow time either. Maybe start off by getting the bond going then slowly back off the human contact once that bond is solid and the dog is committed to his side of the fence sort o speak. Just a thought.
