After nationals, we headed north to Wisconsin to get some time exposing the puppies to kids, and all matter of crazy hikes in the woods, mud puddles, and fun! These guys didn’t blink an eye, and were able to adjust to all sorts of things. They met a lab, and really got to spend a … More Time in Wisconsin
At the beginning of 2024, I set out to accomplish some pretty ambitious plans.. and for the most part, we were successful. But, the biggest winner of this year was Mazikeen, who finished in the Owner Handled Top 10, took several OH Group placements, and achieved way more than I set out to do… Our … More 2024 Goals – Accomplished and Beyond…
We took a huge road trip to nationals, and it was time for the little babies to join in. Fiddle was still cleaning up after them, nursing, and overall being the most wonderful mother. They got to meet Auntie Donna, and some prospective future owners and trainers. Auntie Robin was wonderful and helped us take … More Team Rocket is 5 Weeks Old
So, our Australian Cattle Dog Club of America decided to put together an inaugural Top 20 event for the nationals in 2024 for both the regular and owner handled categories. Last year Mazikeen was invited to Royal Canin, finishing #10, and her mother Fiddle finished the year as the #20 cattle dog. This night was… … More Nationals – The Top 20
The puppies continue to learn, grow, and thrive thanks to the amazing care of momma Fiddle. We introduced a litterbox for house training, and they continue to try and escape the nest box if we are not careful. Every day is filled with new experiences, from road trips, to yard time, to the introduction of … More Team Rocket is 4 Weeks Old!
The puppies still continue to grow and thrive! The puppies got their first nail trimming. Today is the last day for early neurological stimulation and early scentwork. Jessie reacted the strongest and best to all of the scents, with the boys being slightly more neutral. Meowth protested the ENS more than the other two, but … More Team Rocket Puppies are 3 Weeks Old!
The entire litter doubled in weight by day #8. There eyes are open, and they are really starting to motor around the nest box. We continued to do the early scent work, the early neurological stimulation and made sure we introduced new situations to the puppies every day. Lots of new textures, sensations, and more. … More Team Rocket 2 Weeks Old
Everyone is growing really well, and is almost double their weight! We have started the Early Neurological Stimulation, Early scentwork introduction, including Grass, garlic, cloves, and soil! Fiddle is doing very well, and they are moving around the nestbox like crazy. We also introduced them to the crinkly duck, toilet paper brush, and different textures
I really am so excited about the prospect of this litter! It really felt like everything went wrong with this breeding, and I am thrilled that this frozen breeding resulted in 3 puppies! They were born via C-Section on September 12, 2024. Vin is a sibling to Fiddles maternal grandmother Spaders Vaquero Annie. I am … More Fiddle Puppies!!!
There really is no better way to spend a holiday weekend then herding with your husband and friends at the lake! It was a HOT weekend, but we practiced so many things with all of the dog, including penning, large flocks, running the PT course with Brie and Rory, worked geese, ducks, and sheep with … More Back at Herding at Isle of Calais
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