We have been so busy we haven't been herding in a few weeks but we got back to it last night!! We worked on calm movement of the stock. While photos of dogs chasing the stock make for great action photos, it isn't proper herding and the goal is to teach the dog to move the stock calmly as not to stress them. This has been challenging for Tova but she is starting to get it.
Good girl Tova.
Last night the Ooompa Loompas got introduced to herding! They were not scared of the sheep and even eventually figured out they could move them. These puppies have structure and working drive! We can't wait to see what they accomplish. More videos and pictures in the comments!
Redford x AnnE puppies. Parents fully health tested.
All our puppies are raised to think. They shoved their food bowl under the wobble bowl and then decided to eat dinner from it. They are too smart!
It is Barn Hunt National time!! Mischief Standard schnauzers and Lowchens also helps run Ozarks Mischief Barn Hunt who hosts the Barn Hunt National every year in Springfield, MO! Friday was course 1 and teams! Tova and Roger missed Qing in course 1 but did get that Q in teams!! Come visit us Saturday and Sunday!
What it's like to be a few weeks old lowchen puppy!!
My belief with my program has always been that while we are conformationally correct, we also need to be able to work. This is why you don't see me in the show ring every weekend like some. A herding legend that I have admired for over 20 yrs has agreed to start teaching Tova and I'm so glad to be back to this after loosing my boxer that I did this with. This is Tova's second lesson and she is doing fantastic.
So Mischief might not be in the conformation ring every weekend but know that is because we are doing other things and working our working dogs.
Rogue is having a great time in North Carolina with Samantha and Avery. He has been best of breed every day so far and made the cut in groups since his G4 earlier in the show. One more day and he gets a few days off!
Rogue looks fantastic with Sam doesn't he!
It is FRIDAY!!! What are your weekend plans? Driving to Westminster? Taking the weekend off? Barn hunt Regional?
Talon is trying his paw at lure coursing and loving it in Oklahoma
some of us are hanging at a scent work trial in KC
Share your plans and pictures with us! We wish everyone traveling to Westminster a safe trip.