Tag:Australian Shepherds
Rebel’s Big Day
Yesterday was a big day here on the farm. Yup. Mr. Rebel Kitten officially assumed his position as Barn Cat. Given the speed at which he moved from place to place, and the efficient manner in which he kept an eye on absolutely everything, I’d say he’s going to do things his own freaking way. …
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You Can’t Ride Color
With the end of February we said goodbye to Rowan, several weeks short of her 16th birthday. True story, she was the puppy I wasn’t going to keep. I wanted a blue boy from that litter. The absolute last thing I wanted was a black-tri girl. My friend Joanne listened patiently as I told her …
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Just For Grins
There was a time over winter when Dillon really didn’t know if he was too fond of snow. He actually refused to pick up the Chuckit ball if it had any snow on it whatsoever. Somewhere along the line, that changed. Out for a play session over the weekend, Dillon sought out the snow banks …
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When Not to Close the Gate
A couple weeks ago I was working Dillon under Deb’s watchful eye. We were taking a group of sheep out of the pen and it didn’t go smoothly. Why would it? Dillon’s just a youngster and we haven’t worked a whole lot. We got the job done after a fashion. It weren’t purty. Once the …
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Photo Friday ~ Out for a Romp
It seems like ages since I dragged my camera out. Judging by the quality of the photos and the fact I forgot to check my settings, I’d guess it has been ages. In any case, Jig & Dillon RRREEALLLLYYYYY needed to get out and blow off some steam, and the weather was actually decent. I’m …
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And Now For Something Completely Different…
I don’t often use this blog to pimp my writing endeavors (beyond the link over there —>), but I’m doing a bit of a media blitz this weekend, so bear with me. (And if you make it to the bottom of the post, there is something dog-related. Really.) If you read epic fantasy (with just …
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That Time of Year
It finally arrived, complete with single digit temps and sub-zero wind chills that freeze the snot in your nose. Winter. Don’t get me wrong, for the most part, I like winter. Seriously. I love the nights when the silence is so thin a single whisper fractures it, the way the stars sparkle, and the way the …
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Influence, Control, and How My Dog is Like a Kite
For those of you who don’t know, when I’m not at the dayjob, spending time with family & friends, or doing something dog-related, I write. (If you’re interested in knowing more about that, please visit my author site and, if you’re extra crazy, sign up for my Guaranteed No Spam newsletter.) Because I write, I …
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Jig’s Journey ~ Altered States Part 2
I love when a trial photographer is on site. It’s usually the only time I get shots of my dogs working. It also helps me realize that perhaps my runs weren’t as bad as they felt from the inside. It’s always extra special when Dick Bruner is that photographer. Not only is he a great …
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Jig’s Journey ~ Altered States
Anyone following this blog may have noticed I’ve been a bit down in regards to my trialing. It’s gotten even worse since what I feel was my horrendous job handling in July, and I’ve been really struggling mentally: beating myself up, comparing myself and Jig to other teams, and waging war with self-doubt and frustration. There were a …
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