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09/30/2015 Jig’s Journey ~ Lamb Antics and Keeping Ones Mouth Shut

I began my previous post with this: I've come to the conclusion that trialing Jig is a lot like handling some highly explosive chemical. It's certainly exciting, as long as you don't jostle it too much

Farm life and dogs… what else?

Nice night for a fire, a drink, and the company of Nice night for a fire, a drink, and the company of a dog. In this case, Dillon. Listening to the crackle of the flames and the night noises... good for the soul. #FindingPeace
After supervising while I repaired some fence, Dil After supervising while I repaired some fence, Dillon got to help escort the cattle to the pasture for the first time. They seemed just as happy as he did. #StockdogsRule #Workingdogs #AustralianShepherds
Finding small moments of peace. Finding small moments of peace.
Dillon has always been a natural with lambs. Finn. Dillon has always been a natural with lambs. Finn... not so much. After getting himself into trouble a few times -- both from me and a protective mom -- Finn now knows to keep his distance and just hold while I'm feeding the ewes. Though you can tell by his body language he's still a bit wired and ready for action. 😄
#StockdogsRule #Workingdogs #ItsTheJourney #AustralianShepherds #shepherdess #sheepdogs #HerdingDogs #FarmLife
The current crew -- Dillon, Finn, and Maeve. They The current crew -- Dillon, Finn, and Maeve. They keep me on my toes, provide invaluable assistance on the farm, make me laugh, make me swear, and challenge me to do better and stay out of my head which is tough some days. 
#StockdogsRule #WorkingDogs #AustralianShepherds #HerdingDogs #ItsTheJourney
Anne Bonny is getting braver. Today she came out t Anne Bonny is getting braver. Today she came out to hone her future hunting skills on some wayward leaves. #BarnCatsRule #BarnCats
Location, location, location... and I guess this i Location, location, location... and I guess this is the best one when you're serious about keeping sheep off the feeder. And if you have any doubts, yes, he can get out of there in a blink.  #StockdogsRule #Workingdogs #AustralianShepherds #HerdingDogs
Somebody is starting to get brave. #barncatsrule Somebody is starting to get brave. #barncatsrule
I always get a bit suspicious when they're all tog I always get a bit suspicious when they're all together somewhere. Makes me wonder what the little velociraptors are planning. #FarmLife #chickensofinstagram
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7/7-7/9  Finn earned his ATDs at the That’ll Do ASC trial in Williams, IA

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