Breed:
English shepherd (farm collie)
Commands
/ behaviors (as of 11/04)
Heel
(walks behind)
Sit
Down
Stay
Come
Stand
Drop on
Recall / at a distance
Speak
Go to
target
Jump into
my arms (can do so with actor taught to catch her
correctly)
Play dead
(not very dead)
Cuddle
Climb/jump onto virtually any object
Climb
ladders
Retrieve: Good to Excellent at this time
Swimming:
Excellent (will dive from a dock)
Water
retrieves: Excellent
Frisbee:
retrieving - excellent/intense; catching - good
Pip has
uncanny, elven agility, and will negotiate obstacles
fearlessly and effortlessly. She is a professional search
and rescue dog, and both trails and airscents to human
subjects. Pip has an intense, cartoonish style of
movement, and projects a lot of presence while still
coming across as "cute," soft, and huggable. She works
well with other animals of all species, and is extremely
friendly to people, especially children. Since her breed
is nearly unknown, she is a good "everydog."
Pip can
learn new behaviors quickly if specifics are provided in
advance of a job. The above repertoire is current as of
November, 2004, and will expand regularly.
Pip will
be available on a limited basis through Fall 2005. She is
a breeding bitch, and will be taking some time to raise
her last family. Several months a year she is "out of
coat." After Fall 2005 she will be spayed and will
maintain a consistent appearance.
Pip
resides near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is owned and
trained by Heather Houlahan of
LapWolf Dog Training
