Wet Wordless Wednesday - Shadowdance Aussies

Our Current Crew
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Cian’s Story
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Our Current Crew
Forever in our Hearts
Ramblings
Cian’s Story
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11/07/2012

Wet Wordless Wednesday

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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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