Cay has figured out how to come on my whistle by watching Chase. Today I practiced recalls on the whistle with her for the first time. All on her own, she learned to leave the inside toys inside and the outside toys outside. I didn’t have to teach her these things because she pays close […]
Posted on July 1st, 2008
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Finally, after working with Bandit on sheep for 3 years, I found a place nearby to try working cattle. We went to Carey’s place and he showed me how to start Bandit on three cattle, working in a small area. I think we did very well together. Carey sent me in alone first, to get […]
Posted on June 26th, 2008
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Cay is starting to learn “sit†in distracting situations, like waiting at the door to be let out. The three dogs tend to crowd at the door and each one clamors to be the first one out. But they know that I won’t open the door until they’re quiet, sitting still, and giving me access […]
Posted on June 24th, 2008
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Logging in from out of town, I received a message from the woman who wanted to meet Cay next week. Turns out her husband doesn’t approve of a second dog. Wow, I’d have thought she would have worked that out before calling to make an appointment to meet Cay.
Posted on June 21st, 2008
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Yesterday I flew down to Chicago to see Tim Maddock’s play, “Because They Have No Words†at the Piven Theatre in Evanston. Tim volunteered caring for rescued animals at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. I was at L-D before Rita, but came into contact with Tim months later when […]
Posted on June 8th, 2008
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Cay came when I called her today! We were out in the large fenced area. She was hungry and saw me give a treat to Chase! Chase comes on a whistle and Bandit comes when called by name. Without formal training, Cay has picked up on the whistle. Now when I whistle, she tries to […]
Posted on June 3rd, 2008
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Today is “Kindness for Kate†Day. I spent extra time working with Cay and made a donation to a rescue group in honor of Kate. Cay is revealing more of her personality to me each day. Today I dubbed her the “Blond Bullet†She is lighter than the boys in color and weight, but her […]
Posted on June 2nd, 2008
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I’ve been working away on Kate’s book and soon will have a proof copy in hand. Soon it will be a real book! I declared June 2nd Kindness for Kate Day. Since then I have kept up the tradition, asking everyone to do something kind for others. It doesn’t have to cost you anything.
Posted on June 1st, 2008
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At agility class this evening, I handed out postcards about Kate’s book. Michelle, who has had her dog in some of the same agility classes with Bandit and Chase, asked me about the story. Then she told me that in the past, she had heard mostly negative things about cattle dogs. But since she’s seen […]
Posted on May 20th, 2008
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The dogs did well at Becky’s place while I was visiting NOLA. After returning from my trip there was some jockeying for pack position again, but nothing serious. We’re all happy to be home!Â
Posted on May 19th, 2008
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