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Warmer
Finally had a break in the weather and got the dogs out to play with some sheep at Maddy’s. ALL the dogs, though Haku just supervises. Carol even came out to work with Navarre, and I was pretty shocked to see him trying his hardest to behave himself. He still has no concept of slowing … Continue reading Warmer →
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20 janv. 20229 min de lecture
Abbreviated Christmas
Wow, this has been a REAL winter this year – pouring rain, flooding, snow, windstorms, the works. The property is just a muddy mess and I’m very much looking forward to throwing grass seed EVERYWHERE this spring. In the meantime … yeah, mud and so many mud PUDDLES, just to keep it fresh. And we’ve … Continue reading Abbreviated Christmas →
Topon Tarosuyo
4 janv. 20228 min de lecture
Weavepoles! And Bring on 2022
Bryn’s weave journey was an interesting one, not that it’s at all finished, of course. The thing about weaving is that it is not an easy task for a dog that naturally flanks out like crazy when excited. Weaving is anti-flanking, and while Bryn COULD weave with low speed and arousal, when there was any … Continue reading Weavepoles! And Bring on 2022 →
Topon Tarosuyo
22 déc. 202110 min de lecture
The Proof is in the Pudding
I have met my share of internet experts in dog training that when you meet them in person you realize they have zero practical training skills. In fact, I’ve met a DANGEROUS amount of these – sometimes proclaiming themselves experts in things like reactive dog training, who TEACH reactive dog classes and have zero control … Continue reading The Proof is in the Pudding →
Topon Tarosuyo
6 déc. 202113 min de lecture
Agility Revival
I’m super pleased how popular and well attended the UKI nationals were – they are definitely the biggest, most competitive actual competition in the country. Now, because they will never move from Florida that means I’ll never go, but it makes me happy to see fabulously trained dogs actually GOING for it, not just trying … Continue reading Agility Revival →
Topon Tarosuyo
22 nov. 202110 min de lecture
Unexpected Vacation
Ended up not heading over to Idaho, my car had other plans, unfortunately. So instead we have an unexpected Staycation, which I really didn’t need, but can’t complain about. It’s been a whirlwind around here … for a long time, so some enforced relaxation is probably due. Haku and Navarre are much happier about this … Continue reading Unexpected Vacation →
Topon Tarosuyo
8 nov. 20218 min de lecture
Happy Birthday Bryn!
Gah, I can’t believe itty bitty Bryn is already a year old – that just FLEW by! To be fair, it’s been a BUSY year all around, she definitely had to share my attention with everything else going on this year. I think that worked out just fine though, she needed time to grow up … Continue reading Happy Birthday Bryn! →
Topon Tarosuyo
14 oct. 20219 min de lecture
Rain and Running Contacts
I can’t believe how good it feels for summer to be over! Suddenly we can go outside any time we want, I have energy to actually do things – including training my dogs! And we got bonus September RAIN – apparently the first ‘significant rain’ since JANUARY. I thought that must not be true, but … Continue reading Rain and Running Contacts →
Topon Tarosuyo
6 oct. 20218 min de lecture
Dogs Per Lifetime
Dogs per lifetime, you only get so many. The problem is, I really like border collies – and even now I have border collies I’d love to add, but we’re full up. So I’m beginning to think I may not get a chance to own other breeds, because I really like border collies and have … Continue reading Dogs Per Lifetime →
Topon Tarosuyo
13 sept. 20217 min de lecture
Summer of Herding
Ha, as soon as I break for the summer we’ve had the nicest weather – for weeks! I can go outside again, and it so feels like Fall. Maybe we really did get the worst of it over with earlier in the season? Fingers crossed, but we are getting closer to my unofficial start of … Continue reading Summer of Herding →
Topon Tarosuyo
30 août 20219 min de lecture
Summer Herding Adventures
What a weird year for weather, so looking forward to Fall – it’s getting closer! Started my Summer Break earlier than planned when yet more 100+ degree weather showed up. I’m hoping to get some herding practice in this summer, but it needs to cool down a little! Naturally, once my summer break actually started, … Continue reading Summer Herding Adventures →
Topon Tarosuyo
20 août 20219 min de lecture
Happy 12th Birthday Haku!
Bryn has seemed a little quieter, more sensitive and more independent since her first heat. Luckily I have enough exposure to intact girls to recognize that it’s pretty normal. Many girls are back to normal in a few weeks, though some take months. Hormones are a bitch. A possible effect of Bryn being in season … Continue reading Happy 12th Birthday Haku! →
Topon Tarosuyo
3 août 20218 min de lecture
Ridiculously Hot Summer Herding
You have to wonder if the world is coming to an end soon. Record breaking high temperatures in JUNE for multiple days in a row … wow, not good. 117 degrees! That’s just … I can’t even wrap my head around it. Will this start to become normal? Is this is an aberration? Time will … Continue reading Ridiculously Hot Summer Herding →
Topon Tarosuyo
14 juil. 20219 min de lecture
Asher NA NAJ!
Asher is out of novice! Man, AKC novice courses are just downright mean, so while I was in no particular hurry, it’s nice to be done with them … at least, until Bryn starts trialing. But the spacing won’t be ridiculously tight for her, so that makes it easier, in many ways AKC agility is … Continue reading Asher NA NAJ! →
Topon Tarosuyo
26 juin 202111 min de lecture
ALL THE THINGS
Wow, people are DOING THINGS again – it’s so funny to check on facebook and suddenly there are all these updates on trials and trips and THINGS again. And, yes, suddenly our schedule is filled with things! At least, comparatively speaking. I never seem to be actually home to enjoy the property, busy busy busy. … Continue reading ALL THE THINGS →
Topon Tarosuyo
12 juin 202111 min de lecture
Trialing!
So Asher WOULD be qualified for the USBCHA Nursery Finals this year … if he had been signed up for it. Which considering I can’t imagine I’d actually GO, it’s all good. I did actually end up becoming a USBCHA member, because you never know 😉 Nursery is a fun place to be, ProNovice is … Continue reading Trialing! →
Topon Tarosuyo
24 mai 202111 min de lecture
Sheep Camp
Things are starting to get settled at the house, the puppy is growing up, and I’m starting to figure out new routines with the new house. Spring is here and everything is BEAUTIFUL. I adore this time of year, when everything is new and blooming and the bugs aren’t really out yet, it’s not too … Continue reading Sheep Camp →
Topon Tarosuyo
8 mai 202110 min de lecture
Idaho Part 5!
I had to go look back to check, but this was our FIFTH trip out to visit Bonnie! We went originally when Asher was 7 months old, and went three times in 2020 (which was a good year for herding!). This trip we did a whole group thing, which turned out really fun! One never … Continue reading Idaho Part 5! →
Topon Tarosuyo
18 avr. 202116 min de lecture
Asher’s First Agility Q!
There really has been so much going on, I think I overdid it. Went up for Asher’s 2nd attempt at Nursery, but unfortunately they had us up at 7:30am, which meant getting up at 3am to get out there, and I had already had a week full of this that and the other … well, … Continue reading Asher’s First Agility Q! →
Topon Tarosuyo
16 mars 20218 min de lecture
Life on the Farm
I can’t believe it’s February already, my Winter Break, which is usually very restful, was a whirlwind of moving and puppies – definitely not restful at all! We are slowly settling in at Bright Acres. So the good news is that we ended up with some great dog kennel panels to make into a dog … Continue reading Life on the Farm →
Topon Tarosuyo
24 févr. 202114 min de lecture
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