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Looking for a puppy, found Rockway Kennel. They do the testing, CKC and have a large following. Can anyone confirm if they are good?

I have a nearly 6 month old jack Russell/bedlington cross. I do training sessions every day at lunchtime and during these sessions his attention is laser focused, couldn't ask for more. Outside of this, any command is like pulling teeth to get engagement. E.g. During training if I ask him get in his bed he will run to his cage, at night after I ask him to get in his bed and he just stares blankly and we have a stand off for 5 mins.

Also certain things like if both of us are in the garden and I try to recall, absolutely nothing, no interest. If I recall from my kitchen he will sprint in the house.

We do regular engage/disengage training as he gets overexcited seeing people and dogs on walks and doesn't listen, but does anyone have any advice for getting better listening when not actively "training"?

Since most of us are from different parts of the planet… Do you read books of dog behavior, breeds, puppy, obedience course or do sports with your dogs?

My dog does this unusual thing where they sit on their hind legs in a folded/bent position. Maybe they are part camel? You tell me lol.

See image below.

https://imgur.com/a/8EgcKNx

I study canine behavior and some days I simply enjoy talking with people about dogs without turning it into formal casework. If you’re curious about dogs, enjoy talking through behavior patterns, or just want to explore the science behind everyday quirks, feel free to comment your interest and i will reach out with the discord link privately.

My conversations about behavior tend to be detailed and lengthy, and text isn’t always the most efficient format. Because of that, I’m putting together a small group of people who would like to chat over voice, and I’ll be creating a Discord for anyone genuinely interested.

I live in CO and will install a doggy door of course(she can actually handle below freezing temps no problem anyways). Specifically south of Denver suburbs(highlands ranch, littelton, Centennial area). I am accepting a non wfh job and its paying enough to afford a house. I cant leave her locked up for 8 hours and want her to enjoy a backyard. I can coyote proof my fence no problem and it seems that she is too big for hawks but im worried about eagles. I seen one a while back with a goose carcas. Worried maybe a hungry hawk would take its chances. Maybe even an owl..

Any thoughts on how safe it is? I wanted a backyard anyways and I dont want to pay 10 grand a year for doggy day care.