101 bailing twine uses....bodgy fence repairs followed by, yep that's just temporary...a challenge to see how few you can use to hang up a tarp... elaborate configurations that require a rocket scientist to change the height of a poultry feeder....balance preciously a rain gauge on a fence....amazingly rat nesting material didn't make our top 101.
Dapper left behind an amazing legacy of offspring but he also taught his daughters the fine art of rat hunting. Having just past the cage of pet mice, the local pet shop assistant exclaimed....ohh how sweet, he is jumping up to say he wants one of those nice squeaky toys. Cough cough....if you mean the nest of escaped fury squeaky toys above the toy display stand, then by all means sure. π
Over the last month we have struggled with Leia with a mystery illness. One that prevented us celebrating her 13th birthday. Now that she is feeling a little better, what better way to celebrate than an afternoon of ratting.
Over the last 20 years, we have tried a range of dog sports and just because we like agility, doesn't mean our dogs will to. Agility to Hope and Satine is just a stroll in the park with treats, between the main event which they take very seriously.... chasing cars.
Sadly the sport of barn hunting has probably come to late for Leia, but she will pass on Dapper's teachings to the next generation.
Happy birthday old girl....may your days be filled with long swims, rounding up the roaming ducks, telling us to get the rats behind the old wardrobe and telling the world we are using a power tool. ππΎ
Automatic lawn mowers keeping the pack busy on the Farm. π
Tough life for our Farm stay dogs....though not sure my helpers are actually helping or hindering my landscaping project. π€ πΎ
Good morning!!
Is it breakfast time??
Welcome to the Farm little ones.
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Share with us how you and your best friend spent International Dog Day?? πΎπΆ
June-July is a special time on the Farm....celebrating a number of birthdays. Happy birthday girls. ππ₯³πΎ
With temperatures still in the 30's....Miss Harley has mastered the art of keeping cool. π§πΎ
ππ HERDING DATES π¦π¦
Due to agilty competition date clashes, please see the below dates for herding training for the next 6 weeks. Private lessons are available on request - $40/hr.
π Saturday 22nd April
Emmy Reeve/Pearl, Marian/Meg, Tegan/Sammy
* Sunday 23rd April Private lesson BOOKED *
* Saturday 29th April Private lesson BOOKED *
π Sunday 30th April
π Saturday 6th May
π Sunday 14th May
π Saturday 20th May
TBA Saturday/Sunday 27/28th
π¦ Foundation classes must contain 3 or more dogs, or the class will be cancelled.
Rosemary πΎ
Following training opportunities for this coming week.
Please send PM to Tails On The Farm to confirm day and time. Confirmation of your booking will require payment via direct deposit. If you wish to pay cash please discuss this prior to your training class.
Dog sport training sessions....
Thursday 16th 6pm
Cheryl Jones, TwoBob
Friday 17th 6pm
Mo, Jemma Hatcher. Elyssa Nerboni, Lisa Fisher
Saturday 18th 7am
Jordan Neal, Sarah Barker
Sunday 19th 7am
Mito Tanaka, Damien, Georgia Grace
Herding training sessions....
Saturday 18th
Foundation
Mo, Jan Corling, Marian McDermott, Tegan Reif
Sunday 19th March
* Introduction
Sarah Ashley x2
* Foundation
Sandra N John , Lisa Viczko, Emmy Reeve, Cheryl Jones, Marian McDermott
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to you class commencing.
Looking forward to seeing you on the Farm this week. πΎ
Following training opportunities for this coming week.
Please send PM to Tails On The Farm to confirm day and time. Confirmation of your booking will require payment via direct deposit. If you wish to pay cash please discuss this prior to your training class.
Dog sport training sessions....
Tuesday 6pm
Thursday 6pm
Cheryl Jones
Friday 6pm
Mo
Saturday 7am
Sunday 7am
Ana Villarroel
Herding training sessions....
Sunday 12th March
* Introduction
Marian McDermott
* Foundation
Sandra N John , Jan Corling , Mo, Cheryl Jones, Tegan Reif, Fiona Whyte
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to you class commencing.
Looking forward to seeing you on the Farm this week. πΎ
Hold on Josie housekeeping is behind her schedule today. I'll go get the hose to fill up the shell pit.
Josie, no need Aunty Rosemary I've found this puddle and with a few modifications it's a perfect fit.
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Weekend meal prep for the dogs is under way. Swear they eat better than we do. πΎ