An early morning friday saw us on the road to S Yorkshire, to spend the day at Delinquent Dogz agility. We didnt have much in the way of success between taking off course obstacles and skipping obstacles (some deliberate and some not so), but it was lovely to catch up with friends, give the naughty one some time around other dogs & agility. The show was the busiest Ive seen it. Thanks again Michelle and the DD crew.
Saturday saw us on the road to N Yorkshire to visit other friends and get in some sheep herding. Finn pup has decided she has one and only one mission in life - Sheep! I've never had/seen a cattle dog with such a strong desire to work. And trying to catch her again after - impossible! She is still very much a puppy that needs a lot of control put on the work, but Im very happy with what she's showing so far. That is, except the fact that she seemed to 'forget' every bit of basic obedience she knows when there was sheep anywhere in the area.
We also got the chance to talk herding and watch quite a few of the other dogs & breeds that have been training there - Kelpie, Aussies, Boxers, Pyr sheps, and of course Fi's awesome Valhunds.
We also headed off to the 'other' farm on sunday to give the dogs some tracking practice. The wonderful Tali the BC showed how easily it should be done, Zandie the kelpie showed the brilliant progress of a like minded puppy, and Finn got given a chance to experience what tracking is about. I think its safe to say she liked the short little bit she got to do.
Finally, Monday was spent at the Dig It UKA agility show since they offer the opportunity to do pay on the day entries. Unfortunately Tooheys wasnt completely sound so I didnt end up running him. But again it was nice to catch up with yet another group of friends. And of course it was nice to get to spend time with other cattle dogs, and watch Bessie the ACD take quite a few good placings.
And after all that Im finally back home. Exhausted and sunburnt, but absolutelty worth it. Now off to take her naughtiness to her first puppy obedience class. Wish us luck!
4 comments:
Really sad to have missed you but what a fab weekend you had meeting up with everyone, will see you and the 'norty' one soon I'm sure :)
Kylie, its Claire here from recallers! I didn't know you were in the UK until i checked out your profile. I'm not sure where he's out but there is an excellent herding instructor that actually comes to my instructor's place 2 times a year in the US (missouri_). Gordan Watt, i think he's in Yorkshire but not sure. If you want more info, email me and i'll try to get you his contact info. I think he won Nationals or internationals in 2007 .
Glad you had such a good weekend Up North! Sorry to miss you. Finn has such a cheeky face!!!! :o)
One day I'll make it to a show you're all at, it would be nice to catch up. Kirsty - cheeky doesnt even begin to cover it ;-)
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