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10/08/2014

Wordless Wednesday

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Working Australian Shepherds and farm life
Back to single digits means a lazy Saturday mornin Back to single digits means a lazy Saturday morning with coffee by the fire before heading out to do chores . I really don't mind winter. It forces me to slow down and take some time. I do start to get antsy this time of year though, when the sun is warming up and the promise of spring occasionally tickles the air .
His favorite place to lay as a puppy is still his His favorite place to lay as a puppy is still his favorite place as an adult. I think he's secretly hoping the cat shows up.
It may be Christmas, but there are still chores to It may be Christmas, but there are still chores to be done. Miss Maeve is the official afternoon-chore-dog-in-training. Her job, keep sheep and goats off the bunker and wheelbarrow while I'm feeding. She wishes there was more to it, so still occasionally attempts to invite chaos. But how can we learn if we don't make mistakes? #Stockdogsrule #workingdogs #australianshepherd
She's persistent. And yes, she placed it there. #a She's persistent. And yes, she placed it there. #australianshepherd
When you're hard at work but your dog thinks putti When you're hard at work but your dog thinks putting all four balls under your desk will get you to play. #australianshepherd
Morning coffee next to the fire. It's a good way t Morning coffee next to the fire. It's a good way to start a very blustery Thanksgiving day. Some days are harder than others to be grateful but the very fact I am sitting here tells me I am blessed. We don't always understand the path our lives take us on but sometimes you just have to hang on and "trust the process". Happy Thanksgiving to my friends, near and far. And to my tribe, know that I am so grateful for you, not just this day, but every day.
Miss Maeve and I taking some of the goat kids for Miss Maeve and I taking some of the goat kids for a walk. Being out in the arena is a big step for her at this point and being in a smaller group is a big step for the kids. #Stockdogsrule #itsthejourney #workingdogs #herdingdogs #goatkids
When you love your job, life is good #greenweedea When you love your job, life is good #greenweedeaters #farmlife #goatkids
Finn says, "Can I? Please." #workingdogs #australi Finn says, "Can I? Please." #workingdogs #australianshepherd #Stockdogsrule #goats #FarmLife
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