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 have always wanted to try tracking. Like, since Clark was a baby dog. I finally was able to find a clinic for beginner level people that I could make in Georgia. Mazie did really well in all the exercises that I asked her to do. We were able to start staggering the distance and … More Tracking Seminar
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
For the show in Alexandra, LA, Sue was joined by his brother Tommy for the BPUP competition, which was a LOT of fun! Conformation Friday – January 24, 2025 – Judge – June Liebes – Mazikeen – SEL/OHBOB Saturday – January 25, 2025 – Judge – Charlie Olvis – Mazikeen – BOS/OHBOB Sunday – January … More Alexandria, LA
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
After we went to the herding trial, we made a pit stop in Brooksville, FL to do some rally, conformation, and so Sue could make his debut in the Beginner Puppy (BPUP) competition. Rally Fiddle managed to finish her Rally Excellent title, with a 2nd place, a 3rd place, and a qualifying ribbon in our … More Brooksville, FL
I took a few days off of work for the Tuesday/Wednesday AHBA Trial for Mazikeen, Chunky, and Fiddle to compete. Mazikeen was the rockstar though… winning the Level 1 Cattle Class both days, and finishing her AHBA Arena Level 1 Cattle Title, and winning the Level 1 Duck Title Tuesday and taking second on Wednesday … More Florida AHBA Trial
Once again, I am over the moon with my dogs this year! I did Obedience with both Mazikeen (Cordell x Fiddle) and Fiddle (finishing both their Beginner Novice and Companion dog titles). And we had a wonderful year, finishing in 4th and 6th place overall for the year! Fiddle has two legs toward her Graduate … More Year End Obedience Stats
This year, we decided to dip our toes into Rally. And at the end of the year, the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America put together a ranking of stats on each dog. And I am proud to say that every one of my dogs that competed wound up in the top 20. Fiddle finished … More Year End Rally Stats
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