One of my favorite things to do is to load up my van with as many herding dogs that can fit (6, for the most part)… and getting to do some real training on fundamentals. On this trip, I introduced Sue to cattle (middle panel), with some gentle line work, he was… overly keen, so … More Herding in Berryville, VA
I always love working with my friend Erin, especially when a group of us actually get together to work on real things that cattle dogs need to work on. I worked all of my dogs at least once. Sue: The little viper discovered his teeth…. we worked him once in the little square pen, and … More Herding in Texas
My dear friend Christa has a herding facility in Louisiana that she has wanted me to come visit for a long time now. So, after the show in Jackson, MS, I drove out there to see her for a few days. We really needed to get more time on ducks with Fiddle and Mazikeen. They … More Herding at Promised Pastures
I was really excited about this stop on my trip West! The Jackson Kennel Club had 3 DAYS worth of obedience matches after setup! I was able to make 2 of them with 4 of my dogs. It was SUPER useful, and the guys were super helpful in helping me to get nerves out, and … More Jackson, Mississippi
We decided to travel to Florida to compete on some fresh calves, and it turns out, we have A LOT of work to do! I had this really big effect on the cattle, and I was just always in the way, and was trying to overcompensate and really just messed things up. I have to … More Sunshine Pembroke Herding Trial
It was time for Turkey! I love visiting my friend Claire. Because large flocks of Turkey don’t really forgive anything. If you flank too far, they split. You have to maintain a constant pressure and sense of group to keep everything together. They are an amazing test of where you are. I have two videos … More Herding at Claires
On the way to family Christmas in North Carolina, the entire gang stopped down at the Isle of Calais in Smithfield, and spent a lot of time with Auntie Terri and friends. All of the dogs (except Clark) got spend a lot of time on stock! We work some corner exercises and understanding balance with … More The Isle of Calais Christmas Party
This was an insane cluster! Mazikeen and Rory both got to strut some stuff in the ring, and we did a LOT of obedience and rally. Mazikeen finished the weekend with an Owner Handled Group placement (3, from Patti Neale), her Beginner Novice title, her Rally Advanced and Excellent titles. I couldn’t be more proud … More Winter Blast at Oaks, PA
We went to the Mattaponi and Sheltie Herding Trials on the 9th and 10th of November. Rory finished her PT on sheep, and now we are going to pivot to getting everything ready for started soon! She is now GCH CH AE’s and Clarjos When the Thunder Rolls *PT* But, most of this weekend was … More Herding Trial in Berryville, VA
I love working with Auntie Terri, and challenging ourself to be better at herding! so, I had Fiddle, Mazikeen, and Rory with me as well as the puppies, so we decided to do a really fun barrel racing exercise with everyone. It was Fiddles first real day back from maternity leave, and I was so … More Working at Isle of Calais – November
Clarjo Farms 