The Shadowdance Blog…

sometimes humorous, sometimes sad, occasionally irreverent, mostly honest.

A collection of ramblings on my life with working dogs, livestock, and a creative brain.

“And so I write. I write my life. I write to escape real life. I write to live moments over again. I write to rewrite the moments I’ve lived over in a way that makes more sense to me. I write the moments to heal. I write the moments I hope never happen. And I write the moments I hope will happen.”
― R.B. O'Brien

When Not to Close the Gate
01/08/2017

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…

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Photo Friday ~ Out for a Romp
12/23/2016

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…

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And Now For Something Completely Different…
12/17/2016

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…

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That Time of Year
12/12/2016

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…

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Influence, Control, and How My Dog is Like a Kite
10/04/2016

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.…

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Jig’s Journey ~ Altered States Part 2
09/28/2016

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…

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Jig’s Journey ~ Altered States
09/26/2016

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…

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Dillon’s Day
07/30/2016

Yes, for once, a post about a dog other than Jig. Hard to believe, right? Well, up until now, Dillon hasn’t done much training besides…

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Jig’s Journey ~ Unmet Expectations
07/05/2016

They’re double-edged swords, personal expectations. They can lead to disappointment when they go unmet, which can, in turn, create frustration and the desire to just throw in the towel…

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