September was a month dedicated to herding. Pretty low key, but we accomplished a lot. September in Review September 6-8th: Herding at Isle of Calais in Smithfield, VA September 14th: Herding in Berryville, VA September 19-22nd: Herding at Flying Bucket in Hemlock, NY September 28th: Herding in Berryville, VA
Well, it turns out that Mazikeens litter didn’t take. So, instead of whelping puppies this weekend, we went out to Berryville to work cows, ducks, and sheep. Mazikeen, Chunky, Sue, and Rory worked cattle, and Fiddle and Mazikeen worked sheep. I am very proud of what my dogs are offering me! Gotta keep working hard … More Herding in Berryville, VA
We went to Flying Bucket farm to hang out with our friend Anya! We worked a LOT of large flock work, both driving and fetching. It took some time for the dogs to figure out where to push to get the flock to move, but I was very pleased with the effort that everyone gave … More Herding at Flying Bucket
I didn’t take any static pictures from this trip to Berryville, for some reason. However, I did take many videos which I posted to facebook and instagram. This video is a compliation of everything that we worked on. Driving, not pattern training, and being secure on stock. Sue is developing some, and Rory is now … More Herding in Berryville, VA
It is always one of my favorite experiences to travel down to Auntie Terri’s House. She has helped me grow as a handler SO MUCH, learning to be comfortable and confident, as well as getting my dogs comfortable and poised while driving long distances and doing farm work. Fiddle and Mazikeen drive ok, but once … More Herding at Isle of Calais
August in Review August 3rd, 2025: Obedience Trial in Maryland August 10, 2025: Herding Training in Berryville, MD August 14-17, 2025: Cumberland, Maryland August 21-24. 2025: Doswell, Virginia August 28-September 1, 2025: Lexington, Kentucky
We brought the red gang out to Berryville, VA to work on Advanced level work with Fiddle and Mazikeen, Intermediate sheep and cattle work with Chunky, and Started Duck work with Rory and Sue! It was the most wonderful, nice day, that this person, writing this post in August is longing for!
So yes, I am aware that the blog is like, months behind schedule because I sort of fail in the upkeep department. However, I need to get this post with the 2025 goals archived so the 2026 goals can be moved onto the overall goals page! If 2024 was the year of Mazikeen… then 2025 … More Review of 2025 Goals
Oh, hey… it is November, and here I am writing a post that I should have written in August! I was doing really well there for awhile, and then I “Fell Off the Wagon”, or so they say… July was a wonderful month. July 4-6th: West Friendship Conformation Shows July 7-8th: Jan Wesen Clinic in … More July in Review
We came back to Flying Bucket after Nita Nee, so we could continue progesterone tests on Mazikeen. We did a lot of small pen work (Mazikeen here) under pressure, as well as working on driving fundamentals, holding pressure, and moving through things with the entire gang. Fiddle and Mazikeen also worked on some advanced arena … More More Work at Flying Bucket
Clarjo Farms 