herding antics
Yesterday afternoon was one of those "life is too perfect" times. 60 degrees plus, some sunshine, herding lessons, even goats weren't being too hornery. I left Belle home since I think she strained something the last time out (herding in deep snow - probably not the smartest thing with a 12 year old dog who doesn't have the sense to pace herself, but never mind) She has a chiro appt today and I figured she could wait till she got everything put back in place again. Anyway, so caveat: it was a perfect afternoon unless you were a very pissed off Belle, left at home. In her place I brough Mace whom I had herding instincted tested 18 mos ago but opted to work with her sister instead. Mace is very sweet and very biddable, but also kind of soft. Kind of  Anyway, instructor had me work her first and as I predicted she had interest but wasn't sure if she was allowed to do anything about it. After a few minutes she got into it, but she'd still look to me: "I can do this? Really? I can chase these goats? Wahooo!!" And then she'd look at me again: "really? You're SURE???" She was so cute. I can't say she wowed me with her incredible in your face instinct. Really you could just see the wheels turning as she was thinking things through. People who don't know the breed some times refer to her as blond. Heck, I do too sometimes. But she's probably one of the most cereberal dogs I've ever known. Not necessarily SMART. Just always, always having to think things through. It's amazing and almost a little scary what she comes up with some times. I just have a feeling we're going to have fun with this. If Belle doesn't kill me first. She'll be back next week. I worked Sybil afterwards and though she doesn't wow me either (after Belle, it's gonna take a lot), she's making progress and we're starting to work together better. She no longer looks at me with sullen contempt when I screw up.  I'm used to Belle who will cheerfully cover my mistakes without missing a beat. Sybil was, shall we say, a rude awakening in that regard.  But also a tremendous learning opportunity. She's getting a little sassy and full of herself, but that's a good thing, really. The goats aren't sure they agree, but they have no vote in the matter. It was just a great afternoon all around. Hoping for more of them. Kristine |
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Sounds like so much fun.  Instead I had work, fog, clouds and rain, mud, and 40-something degrees.  I hope Belle is OK too. And a bored Chewie waiting at home, as we are on the 3 week break between agility classes. Tonight is conformation and I am working a client's dog (138#, 10 month old great dane!). But, rally class is at 8pm, so I left Todd a message to bring him in afterwards (I go right from work to the training center) - and he will get to do SOMETHING!!! He will be so darn happy!!! |
| Our herding got cancelled this weekend due to mud overload Glad you had fun. |
kerry wrote: :( Our herding got cancelled this weekend due to mud overload .That was us last week, with deep snow the week before (when we did have lessons, but still) It's getting there...  Maybe you're just a week behind?  I saw my first crocus yesterday and Dawn has lambs so it must be spring! Dawn - have I missed lamb pics? KB |
Kerry, we are in mud overload right now too.  Sorry, I was just guilting over the no lamb pictures..... I am off tomorrow, and it is supposed to be nice out (actual SUN!!!!), so I will promise to get some pictures. We have the bigger twins born on Christmas Day, then the 2 sets born this week. OMG, they are so cute! They are white ones - the white Dorper genes with the white Cheviot genes are cancelling out the Suffolk in them several generations back. |
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