(a photo from Yesterday's lesson, me, Jenny, Gyp Togo and Alaska, getting our sheep)
It's interesting ...
Learning about herding and seeing the comparisons it to other dog venues I've trained and competed in is fascinating to me ... I am hoping I will benefit now that I am recognizing these similarities (less to remember maybe?? maybe more ...) ... I see this especially comparing Agility and Herding ... a few things keep coming up in both Sports ... coincidence?
"Keep moving"
"Your timing sucks, your're late"
"Let your dog do her job"
"Be sure to practice drills, and don't just run courses"
"Break things down"
"Watch your dog"
"Trust your dog"
"Watch your sheep" ... OK that one is just for herding
"Have you been drinking?"
My wonderfully patient instructors (wink) probably want to just shake me sometimes - but I get it - I want to do the same thing with some of my Agility students :) ... and I think I actually might have a few times.
The pointy finger follows me everywhere!!! Dammit.
Finding her entries without me ...
Just like every dog sport I've been involved in, the journey never ends ...
... The more I learn ... the less I know ...
5 comments:
today i learned how to do a blind cross for help with teaching inside flanks for driving... lol
see!! exactly!!! did you get struck by lightening?
I know nothing of herding, but I do love to watch it in your photos. We have a farm nearby that in a couple of weeks is to do shearing. They will also do sheep herding with the several ladies who tend the flock and their border collies. I am intrigued...
If you are drinking during our lessons, you better let me have a nip now and then!
I love drinking Sarah! She rocks! Makes lessons interesting.
Always fun having you guys over for lessons.
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