Clarjo Farms

08/07/2024

Big Road Trip This Month! April 1st: Herding at Isle of Calais! April 6-7th: Shawnee Kennel Club, Berryville, VA April 10-11th: Blue and Grey Cluster, Harrisburg, PA April 12: Cathy Hartley Clinic, Dayton, TN April 13-17th: Herding at Erin's in Texarkana, TX April 18-21st: Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club, Fayetteville, AR April 22-23rd: Roaring River State Park, Missouri April 24-25th: Echo Bluff State Park, Missouri April 26-28th: Dave Viklund, St. Louis MO April 29-30th: Starved Rock State Park, Illinois

Big Road Trip This Month! April 1st: Herding at Isle of Calais! April 6-7th: Shawnee Kennel Club, Berryville, VA April 10-11th: Blue and Grey Cluster, Harrisburg, PA April 12: Cathy Hartley Clinic,…

08/05/2024

After our Missouri Clinic, we stopped to hike along the Illinois/Vermillion River areas to explore the canyons. However, the first place we stopped were actually really flooded, so we had to take the upper canyon trail. Just up the road though, at Starved Rock, St. Louis Canyon was beautiful! We definitely have to go back though.

After our Missouri Clinic, we stopped to hike along the Illinois/Vermillion River areas to explore the canyons. However, the first place we stopped were actually really flooded, so we had to take t…

08/03/2024

What can I say about working with Dave that I haven't already said... oh wait... the answer to that is, a LOT of new revolutions and things. once again, we did this awesome clinic in St. Louis, and had our understanding of working dogs revolutionized I worked Mazikeen and Chunky on various different skills, but one of the major things we have had to deal with was Mazikeen getting to the first point of control on the front of the eye, and then having her follow stock around on the initial point of control on the eye, rather than moving past the point of control to the next control points....

What can I say about working with Dave that I haven’t already said… oh wait… the answer to that is, a LOT of new revolutions and things. once again, we did this awesome clinic in …

08/01/2024

After the Arkhoma Cluster ended, we had some time to fill before my next herding clinic in the St. Louis area. So, we went to a few state parks in Missouri for Hiking! We went to Roaring River State Park, and hiked the ridge trail and the river trail. We then made a pit stop at the Wilder Farm in Mansfield, MO, and Big Springs National Recreation area, followed by a trip to Echo Bluff state park, where we hiked the river path, and found the Bluff for swimming!...

After the Arkhoma Cluster ended, we had some time to fill before my next herding clinic in the St. Louis area. So, we went to a few state parks in Missouri for Hiking! We went to Roaring River Stat…

07/28/2024

Cerberus shenanigans

07/28/2024

After spending time working sheep in Tennessee, we drove down to Erin's house in Texas. All of the dogs were worked, including Ukulele and Mr. P**f. I had 4 spaces working the Sara Jo-Gahm, who had a lot of herding champions with cattle dogs before getting into border collies. I struggle a lot with micromanaging, and these working sessions were focused on me allowing my dogs to find their lines and flow....

After spending time working sheep in Tennessee, we drove down to Erin’s house in Texas. All of the dogs were worked, including Ukulele and Mr. P**f. I had 4 spaces working the Sara Jo-Gahm, w…

07/26/2024

I love going to my friend Tim's house, especially when my friend Cathy Hartley is giving a clinic! Mazikeen and I worked in both the drive aisle and the arena, switching between the gathering and driving. Her shoulder still wasn't quite giving on those gather flanks. Stop micromanaging~ Chunky and I had some weird hiccups this time. I need to work on keeping my mouth shut and allowing her to find the line that she needs to work on…...

I love going to my friend Tim’s house, especially when my friend Cathy Hartley is giving a clinic! Mazikeen and I worked in both the drive aisle and the arena, switching between the gathering…

07/24/2024

This was the start of the worlds most awesome road trip! So I showed Chunky and Mazikeen for two days at the Blue and Gray cluster in Harrisburg, PA. Wednesday Mrs Betty Nelson Po***ck Mazikeen - OS/BOBOH - 1 point Chunky - Select Thursday Dr. Eric Liebes Mazikeen - OS/BOBOH - 3 points

This was the start of the worlds most awesome road trip! So I showed Chunky and Mazikeen for two days at the Blue and Gray cluster in Harrisburg, PA. Wednesday Mrs Betty Nelson Po***ck Mazikeen & #8…

07/22/2024

After we showed on Sunday, we went up to Susans house and worked Brie, Ukulele, and Rory on cattle in the small pen, before working Brie, Mazikeen, Fiddle, Chunky, and our friend Willow in the 100 x 100 arena.

After we showed on Sunday, we went up to Susans house and worked Brie, Ukulele, and Rory on cattle in the small pen, before working Brie, Mazikeen, Fiddle, Chunky, and our friend Willow in the 100 …

07/20/2024

Mazikeen went into this weekend needing 1 point to finish her bronze grand championship, and we got 8! She can now retire into the sunset, working on our performance goals. Saturday Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum Mazikeen - BOB/OHBOB - 4 points Sunday Mr. H Scott Kellogg Mazikeen - BOB/OHBOB - 4 points

Mazikeen went into this weekend needing 1 point to finish her bronze grand championship, and we got 8! She can now retire into the sunset, working on our performance goals. Saturday Mrs. Edy Dykst…

07/18/2024

It is time for some herding again! After working very hard in Doswell, we worked outruns in the arena with Fiddle, Chunky, Ukulele, and Mazikeen. With Ukulele, and Chunky we were out in the larger pasture first, moving sheep from place to place. Rory worked in the round pen. What a wonderful way to spend an April Fools day!

It is time for some herding again! After working very hard in Doswell, we worked outruns in the arena with Fiddle, Chunky, Ukulele, and Mazikeen. With Ukulele, and Chunky we were out in the larger …

07/16/2024

Mar 1st-3rd: Maryland Sporting Dog Mar 8th-11th: Music City Cluster in Franklin, TN Mar 12th: Herding at Tim's House Mar 13-17th: National Agility Championships (Perry, GA) Mar 18th: Herding at Claires Mar 21 - 24th: Conformation in Edison, NJ Mar 28 - 31st: Conformation in Doswell, VA

Mar 1st-3rd: Maryland Sporting Dog Mar 8th-11th: Music City Cluster in Franklin, TN Mar 12th: Herding at Tim’s House Mar 13-17th: National Agility Championships (Perry, GA) Mar 18th: Herding …

07/14/2024

Once again, I took Mazikeen and Rory to the show in Doswell, and we were fairly successful. Thursday: Mazikeen - BOB/BOBOH Friday: Mrs Betsy Horn Humer Mazikeen - Select Saturday: Mrs Sulie Greendale-Paveza Rory - BOB - 2 Points Mazikeen - Select - 1 Point Sunday: Mr Larry C Abbott Rory - BOB - 2 Points Mazikeen - Select/BOBOH - 1 Point

Once again, I took Mazikeen and Rory to the show in Doswell, and we were fairly successful. Thursday: Mazikeen – BOB/BOBOH Friday: Mrs Betsy Horn Humer Mazikeen – Select Saturday: Mrs S…

07/12/2024

I took Mazikeen and Rory to the shows in Edison NJ (from Thursday to Sunday). This was not Rory's show, however, Mazikeen had a wonderful weekend. inching closer to the Bronze. Thursday Night: Mrs Beth Downey Mazikeen: BOB - 3 Points Friday: Dana P Cline Mazikeen: Select - 3 points Saturday: Ms Mary Anne Brocious Nothing Sunday: Mr Rui Oliveira Mazikeen - Select - 3 Points

I took Mazikeen and Rory to the shows in Edison NJ (from Thursday to Sunday). This was not Rory’s show, however, Mazikeen had a wonderful weekend. inching closer to the Bronze. Thursday Night…

07/10/2024

On my way back from working the agility nationals I stopped at my friend Claires new farm. She has lots of turkey for us to work, as well as some sheep and goats. We worked a lot on patience, driving, fetching and getting comfortable on birds. Rory did well on the turkey and the sheep (on the right), Mazikeen is on the top left, and Fiddle on the bottom left, and Chunky below

On my way back from working the agility nationals I stopped at my friend Claires new farm. She has lots of turkey for us to work, as well as some sheep and goats. We worked a lot on patience, drivi…

07/08/2024

The Tuesday after the Music City Cluster, I travelled to my friend Tim's house at Dixie Road Farms in Dayton, TN. We worked all dogs today (Ukulele, Rory, Mazikeen, Fiddle, and Chunky) in the driving pen, focusing on me learning how to keep my mouth shut and just let the dogs work as they feel out their stock. I swear, I listen guys... I swear

The Tuesday after the Music City Cluster, I travelled to my friend Tim’s house at Dixie Road Farms in Dayton, TN. We worked all dogs today (Ukulele, Rory, Mazikeen, Fiddle, and Chunky) in the…

07/06/2024

We travelled to Franklin, TN to surprise my friend Donna with Juju from the Avatar litter. We were really successful, Mazikeen picked up 9 points toward her bronze, and Rory managed to finish her championship almost undefeated under John Cole. Friday - March 8th Judge - Cindy Meyer Rory - WB - 2 Points Mazikeen - OS - 4 points…...

We travelled to Franklin, TN to surprise my friend Donna with Juju from the Avatar litter. We were really successful, Mazikeen picked up 9 points toward her bronze, and Rory managed to finish her c…

07/04/2024

Friday: Fiddle Finished her Companion Dog Title (CD) with a score of 185.5 under Dave Brobst. We were the only qualifying score in Novice A! She also finished her Intermediate Rally Title (RI) with a score of 96.0 under Joanie Brobst for a second place finish. Saturday: After finishing her CD, I entered her in Beginner Novice B, where she got a leg with a score of…...

Friday: Fiddle Finished her Companion Dog Title (CD) with a score of 185.5 under Dave Brobst. We were the only qualifying score in Novice A! She also finished her Intermediate Rally Title (RI) with…

07/02/2024

Feb 3-4th : Catoctin Kennel Club's Obedience and Rally Trial Feb 9-10th: Lower Camden Kennel Club Obedience Trial Feb 17-18th: West Friendship Conformation Show Feb 21st: Herding in Berryville, VA Feb 24-25th: Setting up the Drive Clinic Feb 26th: Herding at Hog Dog in Maryland

Feb 3-4th : Catoctin Kennel Club’s Obedience and Rally Trial Feb 9-10th: Lower Camden Kennel Club Obedience Trial Feb 17-18th: West Friendship Conformation Show Feb 21st: Herding in Berryvill…

06/30/2024

Well, Fiddle is getting older, so I decided that if we wanted to do a lot of long term trialing, that we needed to scale down the stock size. She has never been on poultry before, so I decided to try her out on ducks and get her comfortable with them. Nobody died!

Well, Fiddle is getting older, so I decided that if we wanted to do a lot of long term trialing, that we needed to scale down the stock size. She has never been on poultry before, so I decided to t…

06/28/2024

On February 24-25th, we went down to the Isle of Calais with our friend Teri, and did a clinic on setting up driving and drive lines. We did some work in the little center pen, and then spent a lot of the time fetching sheep, moving them down the drive lane, through the little donut, and back. At the beginner levels, the dogs are on a line to keep them from going around the stock to bring them back....

On February 24-25th, we went down to the Isle of Calais with our friend Teri, and did a clinic on setting up driving and drive lines. We did some work in the little center pen, and then spent a lot…

06/26/2024

I need a lot more mileage on cows and confidence with dogs, so I went up to Berryville, VA, and took Rory, Fiddle, Ukulele, Mazikeen, and Azula up to work on gathering stock to me, setting up how to drive and hold lines and pressure! It was a wonderful Wednesday afternoon. Mazikeen working on an outrun Rory, working the round pen Chunky, learning how to drive and fetch Ukulele, doing some gate work Fiddle doing some fence driving

I need a lot more mileage on cows and confidence with dogs, so I went up to Berryville, VA, and took Rory, Fiddle, Ukulele, Mazikeen, and Azula up to work on gathering stock to me, setting up how t…

06/24/2024

The Maryland Kennel Club was a two day show over the weekend after my birthday. I entered a whole bunch of dogs. Two class girls, Brie, and Rory, and three specials Mazikeen, Ukulele, and Azula. This really wasn't our weekend.... but we had a lot of fun! Chunky got to meet Kit Kat, and Ukulele got to hang with her friend Alyssa…...

The Maryland Kennel Club was a two day show over the weekend after my birthday. I entered a whole bunch of dogs. Two class girls, Brie, and Rory, and three specials Mazikeen, Ukulele, and Azula. Th…

06/22/2024

After our first debut with Fiddle in obedience, I went to the Lower Camden Kennel Club on February 9th and 10th. On February 9th, we were so close to qualifying, but she broke her long sit stay, but she finished with a 192 and a second place finish on Saturday. 2 Legs down! I think she likes obedience.

After our first debut with Fiddle in obedience, I went to the Lower Camden Kennel Club on February 9th and 10th. On February 9th, we were so close to qualifying, but she broke her long sit stay, bu…

06/20/2024

We went to Point of Rocks, MD to do a few days of Rally and Obedience with Fiddle. She finished her Rally Novice Title with a 1st place and 3rd place finish respectively, with a score of a 98, and 93. After Fiddle's successful debut in Beginner Novice right before New Years... I just decided to bump her up into the Novice A Class, since that is what is missing for her to get onto the Registry of Merit....

We went to Point of Rocks, MD to do a few days of Rally and Obedience with Fiddle. She finished her Rally Novice Title with a 1st place and 3rd place finish respectively, with a score of a 98, and …

06/18/2024

January 6th - Anita Ramsey Trial Strategies Clinic January 7th - Playing in the Pressure Clinic January 10-14th - Larry Painter in Berryville January 27th - Herding in Berryville, VA

January 6th – Anita Ramsey Trial Strategies Clinic January 7th – Playing in the Pressure Clinic January 10-14th – Larry Painter in Berryville January 27th – Herding in Berry…

06/16/2024

After a weekend snow day, the husband and I packed all of the dogs and headed out to work cattle in Berryville, VA. Brie, Ukulele, and Rory worked in the small pen on calm, collected work under pressure. Where Mazikeen, Fiddle, and Chunky worked in the 100 × 100 field on flanking, the triangle exercise, and gathering cattle off the fence to me at the cone. Mazikeen and Fiddle also worked some parallel driving, switching back into gathering. Overall, a very successful day.

After a weekend snow day, the husband and I packed all of the dogs and headed out to work cattle in Berryville,  VA. Brie, Ukulele, and Rory worked in the small pen on calm, collected work und…

06/14/2024

So, I split this clinic with my husband's dog Brie working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Brie, at almost 2 years of age, really showed some amazing things. Head biting and holding head pressure is coming a long way. She is learning how to stop, and offer square flanks in the small pen area. My husband also has to learn too.

So, I split this clinic with my husband’s dog Brie working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Brie, at almost 2 years of age, really showed some amazing things. Head biting and holding head pressu…

06/12/2024

Well, nothing like updating a blog for events that happened from January 10-14th in Mid June... Mazikeen and I had quite a bit of setbacks at the beginning of this clinic. She laid down the best arena run of her life at the January trial, and I got her into the arena for my lesson, and she was badly crashing at the top, not respecting her flanks, and stops....

Well, nothing like updating a blog for events that happened from January 10-14th in Mid June… Mazikeen and I had quite a bit of setbacks at the beginning of this clinic. She laid down the bes…