Woodruff Shelties

06/10/2024

Woodruff I’ve Got Rhythm, OAP OJP CGC major pts, “Cadence” at 9 years young 🥰 Many thanks to Juliet for helping get the sweetest pictures of Cady

05/17/2024

Rest in Peace, Charlie. Such a sweet boy all his life, intuitive and comforting, greatly missed already.

Charlie started declining slowly over the course of the last 12 months, and 2 weeks ago we learned he had become fairly anemic, with all the “fixable within reach” things ruled out. I was pretty surprised today to learn his numbers had plummeted so low so fast as to be in crisis… he was quite a stoic boy and though I knew he was struggling with basics, I didn’t realize his situation was so dire with an imminent crash coming, likely over the weekend. So, I chose to say goodbye rather than let him suffer through another night. 💔💛💔

04/06/2024

Thank you Alyssa Janiszak and Kara Janiszak for this photoshoot of new Ch Eden! It’s wonderful to have images that capture her so polished and lovely!

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from Woodruff Shelties!

03/24/2024

Eden had a great weekend at the GSLSSC specialty - she got to compete in the Best of Breed class, and won Select twice & Best of Opposite once. Loving the prizes offered by the club - a delightful art pottery piece, and a gorgeously embroidered cooler which will always make me blush and chuckle a little bit 🤭

03/24/2024

Eden’s first moments as a new champion🏅, CH Woodruff Anthem of Paradise NA NAJ (pending AKC). I love that it was Judge Linda Robey to put her over the top! Thanks again, Kara Janiszak - Eden looks wonderful!!

03/15/2024

🥳 So excited to share the news - Eden won a 4pt major this morning to finish her championship!!! Thank you to Judge Robey for honoring Eden in such a large field, and many thanks to Kara Janiszak for wonderful presentation. 💜

03/13/2024

Forte at 5 months - he is teething and going through a big growth phase (slow down, Forte!!) but I love the budding big coat, and actually see more balanced body proportions than I expected to see. He is a very exuberantly affectionate boy, and is in the mood lately to throw himself into my arms for a big old hug-n-cuddle 🥰.

Many thanks to my friend Juliet for helping me get this age recorded - to get pics like this of puppies, it takes much persistence!

03/12/2024

Dakota, larger than life at 8yo. Always so handsome, and these pics from this weekend with minimal grooming are true to life.

Thanks to my friend Juliet for helping get some amazing photos to capture him at his peak, and to Stacy for doing such a phenomenal job raising him to be such a responsive, vibrant boy!

Dakota is Woodruff Panorama, NA NAJ CGC, by Can Ch Heatherland’s Main Attraction, “Tracker” out of Woodruff Solstice Corona, “Juna”

02/25/2024

Dakota is here for a week! He’s such a good boy, and Forte adores him. 🤩 Though Forte isn’t yet inspired to run along after the frisbee, at the very end of this clip he shows that he truly is interested in it 🤭

02/24/2024

The latest on Daisy… she appears healthy, unhurt and strong, and her big warm coat is clearly insulating her well against the elements. She definitely is in survival mode and not going to allow anyone to approach, but the orgs helping Susan are well aware of this common affect of getting lost, and seen to be giving wonderful advice and support. Thank you to everyone praying and thinking of Daisy - there is still good reason to hope for successful trapping/recovery 🌼

UPDATE 2/26/24: Daisy was spotted in rural Ottawa again this morning about 6:00am, near Sand Creek Rd and Kentucky Rd. A few miles from where she was seen yesterday. Trackers are in the area. Please call Susan with any sightings! 785-248-9029

UPDATE 2/25/24: Daisy was spotted in rural Ottawa about 8am this morning. Please share with friends in the southeast Baldwin, Ottawa, Worden, and Centropolis area! Call Susan with any sightings! 785-248-9029

UPDATE 2/24/24: Daisy sighting at Frontier Farm Credit near 56 & 59 Hwy about 7:00am! She was headed south into a field. Please notify Susan if you see Daisy! 785-248-9029

Update 8:30am… Susan went out to the site and didn’t initially see Daisy, but after walking around for awhile and sprinkling cat food (as advised by trapper groups working with her), Susan got back in her car and drove south. Susan thought she saw a deer, but then realized it was Daisy!! Susan lowered the car window and said her name, Daisy turned and looked, but then ran into the underbrush, and was gone.

We are very close!! This incident demonstrates how frightened Daisy still is. It is common for lost dogs to be scared and hesitant to come, even to their owners, whom they love. So please remember not to chase Daisy or even call her name, but contact Susan right away, so she can implement the strategies given to her by dog tracker/trapper groups, as she did this morning.

02/23/2024

Forte LOVED this noise box in puppy class this week. Such a great confidence builder!

02/16/2024

Unexpected snow day and Forte is loving it! (Yesterday was nearly 60 degrees)

02/16/2024

We made it to a puppy class! Forte did great, and we were able to work on some fantastic foundation skills and concepts. All force free, no verbal reprimands, and lots of thinking. 🧠 Thank you, Planet Ruff Dog Training! I loved class, and love my very sleepy puppy!

02/14/2024

Update Sun Feb 18: Daisy was spotted this morning about 10 miles from the last sightings, and tracking volunteers are heading there now. So relieved for confirmation she made it through the weekend snow and the cold temps. 🌼

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Let’s see how many people near Baldwin City, KS we can get to see this post. Sightings are key for recovering missing Shelties, and each call increases the chances of getting Daisy back. Thank you!

UPDATE 2/26/24: Daisy was spotted in rural Ottawa again this morning about 6:00am, near Sand Creek Rd and Kentucky Rd. A few miles from where she was seen yesterday. Trackers are in the area. Please call Susan with any sightings! 785-248-9029

UPDATE 2/25/24: Daisy was spotted in rural Ottawa about 8am this morning. Please share with friends in the southeast Baldwin, Ottawa, Worden, and Centropolis area! Call Susan with any sightings! 785-248-9029

UPDATE 2/24/24: Daisy sighting at Frontier Farm Credit near 56 & 59 Hwy about 7:00am! She was headed south into a field. Please notify Susan if you see Daisy! 785-248-9029

Update 8:30am… Susan went out to the site and didn’t initially see Daisy, but after walking around for awhile and sprinkling cat food (as advised by trapper groups working with her), Susan got back in her car and drove south. Susan thought she saw a deer, but then realized it was Daisy!! Susan lowered the car window and said her name, Daisy turned and looked, but then ran into the underbrush, and was gone.

We are very close!! This incident demonstrates how frightened Daisy still is. It is common for lost dogs to be scared and hesitant to come, even to their owners, whom they love. So please remember not to chase Daisy or even call her name, but contact Susan right away, so she can implement the strategies given to her by dog tracker/trapper groups, as she did this morning.

UPDATE 2/20/23: Daisy was seen this morning about 5:00am near the Intermediate Center, then she was followed east to the Subway strip mall area, but eluded her followers again! So she’s in town! Keep your eyes peeled, and call Susan if you see her! 785-248-9029

UPDATE 2/18/24: Daisy was seen walking west on Stafford road near 59 Hwy today around 7am. Please call Susan at 785-248-9029 immediately if you see Daisy, and try to keep her in sight, but don’t approach her. Let’s get this girl home!

UPDATE 2/15/24: Daisy was sighted yesterday at Casey's in Baldwin, and this morning at the Post Office. Everyone please keep your eyes peeled so we can get Daisy home!

Daisy is still missing. Last seen heading south from Heritage Tractor late Sunday night, 2/11/24. If you know anyone that lives in that area, please ask them to check under their decks, around their bushes, in their outbuildings, sheds, and garages. Any place a frightened dog might hide. If you see Daisy, please do not approach her, but call Susan at 785-248-9029. Please also alert anyone you know in the Wellsville, Edgerton, LeLoup and Ottawa areas, as she could’ve traveled a significant distance by now. If you belong to any groups in the surrounding areas please share this post.

02/08/2024

So happy to share that Eden won her first major in Indianapolis last weekend under Judge David Kirkland! Many thanks to Kara Janiszak for presenting Eden so wonderfully. 💚

02/02/2024

Forte is loving the benefits of house training - longer free times, and cushy rugs and pillows to fall asleep on 💛

01/22/2024

Wow the ice…

01/19/2024

Cady has really come into a sweet season with agility - she is running clean and with The Biggest joyful smile! She just finished her Excellent titles and is competing in Masters for both Standard and Jumpers 🤩

01/18/2024

Got some amazing photos of Eden from her last agility trial - she is the total embodiment of Tigger, so happy and carefree (at times a bit too much lol) and she goes Boing just as well as Tigger!

01/18/2024

I’m happy to announce that “Treasure” has joined my household with a new name: Woodruff Fanfare Fortissimo, “Forte”! Photos are from mid-December when he was 8 weeks old 🩶

01/12/2024

I let the puppy putter awhile outside in the rain, and he’s won himself a direct trip to the bath!

01/05/2024

Dolce was all about playing with Treasure this morning… so much so that Eden clearly said “what am I, chopped livah?”

01/01/2024

What was the last toy your dog played with in 2023? For Treasure it was this crushed water bottle that he seemed to find a bit mischievous 🤣
HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone!

12/29/2023

Sensational new toy concept sweeping the nation - the WOBBLE BOX is destined to become a new favorite! Fully customizable, it encourages a DIY attitude and offers a creative outlet for the puppy with a discerning designer’s perspective. For those lacking a sophisticated vision, well, it can become a rocket ship, or anything your puppy can imagine, or simply take a good old fashioned pummeling as long as your puppy can keep his balance! And there’s something in it for YOU TOO - 45 minutes of blissful sleep set to the soothing backdrop of rustling cardboard to let you know all is well!

12/28/2023

Thank you, Overnight Weak Slushy Snow, bathing the puppy was definitely on my wishlist for the day 🤣 (PS he really isn’t fat, just super fluffy!)

12/27/2023

Treasure is ahead of the game in potty training, but I haven’t had the need to incorporate daily crate training into our schedule until recently. I worried that he would strenuously object, as some puppies do at first, but he seems to truly appreciate that the crate is a refuge and a free pass to take an epic nap. We have worked up to an hour, and I’m super proud of him!

12/26/2023

The dogs are delighted that there is sunshine today, and I’m delighted that there is freshly spread straw so they can tear around without getting muddy!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas! Hope everyone has a delightful day 🌟🎄🥰

12/25/2023

Go Team Treasure!