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
Jig’s Journey ~ ASCA Nationals Part I
We arrived at the Expo center in Bryan, Texas at noon on Friday. The trip down had been fairly smooth and uneventful. Just the way…
Read MoreJig’s Journey ~ The Coyote Classic
Last weekend we went to MN to attend the Coyote Classic put on by the Upper Midwest Australian Shepherd Club at Conroy Farm. As always,…
Read MoreJig’s Journey ~ The Real Payoff
Most of these posts have been about training, and getting Jig ready for Nationals, but around here I need a dog for more than just…
Read MoreWhoo’s That?
I love birds of prey. Always have. Always will. I’m delighted that we have a pair of red tails that claim the high tension towers…
Read MoreJig’s Journey ~ Blue Ribbon Moments
Blue ribbons don’t always come from trials. They come from moments. ~ Deb Conroy Deb is always good for an awesome quote or two, and…
Read MoreJig’s Journey ~ A Few More Photos
Since I promised another post, I figure I’d share one more video, shot the same night as the pen videos from my last post, this…
Read MoreJig’s Journey ~ Seeing Things Differently
{Editor’s Note: I had meant to post this a week ago but…life. Which just means you may be getting another post this weekend as well.…
Read MoreJig’s Journey ~ Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked
Or, in Jig’s case, that should read, “Too Much Rest Makes Her Wicked.” After nearly two weeks of slim to no training brought about by…
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