ejano Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 It's hard to believe, but Brodie and Robin are one year old today...and my first year anniversary of NED (no evidence of disease!). The sun is shining beautifully and Robin is having a mud bath to celebrate. A spring has opened up in the fenced in part of the field and he's having a ball! Brodie, thank goodness, has the sense to not get dirty, having made the connection between being clean and being allowed in the house. I'm going to walk to the top of the hill to take a picture. The boys ( no longer pups!) have been a special joy this year, and I have a new good friend and adviser in their breeder. There is another thread describing the ideal breeder, and she is certainly that...a working farm with a working dog, bred to another working/trial dog. She's been there for us all year long, taking the pups on my chemotherapy days last spring, laughing with us at their antics as they grew, offering (too willingly , to take them back because they've really become such nice dogs, forgiving Robin for plucking (but not otherwise harming) one of her guinea hens, and taking pride in their increasing interest in sheep. We visit about once a week and talk more often on the phone. Of all the things that have happened to me this past year, this is the good thing and what I remember the most. This board has been helpful as well, with good advice for helping correct little problems before they become big problems. We're going to have a great second year! Here's the birthday pictures! Brodie's sheep picture is a bit too blurry because the lamb decided to take off just as I clicked the picture and Brodie did what Border Collies are supposed to do, but they'll be more opportunities, I'm sure. BYW, the introduction to lambs was well controlled, dogs on leash, lamb in a large pen in the barn.) Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scomona Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Happy Birthday!!!!! What beautiful boys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Happy birthday to two gorgeous brothers! Was the ball a birthday present - or was it the trip to work the sheep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest echoica Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 yappy birthday!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yappy BD, indeed, to your boys, and major congratulations/much cheering/many wooHOOOOS for your milestone. Hope the boys continue their excellent work, and that you remain healthy for many, many years. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleS. Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Happy birthday to the boys and congratulations on your NED anniversary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esox Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 YAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! HAPPY NED DAY TO YOU!!!! Esox & Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 It was a most excellent day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Happy Birthday, boys! I wish I could see your pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Happy birthday to the boys. BTW thier grandmother has the biggest mouth on the planet she barks all the time she is playing even with a toy in her mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejano Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Happy birthday to the boys. BTW thier grandmother has the biggest mouth on the planet she barks all the time she is playing even with a toy in her mouth. Is she a red dog too? Maybe there's a barking gene in red dogs. Brodie is quiet but Robin.....sheeseh! I've got to find a way to control it. I've been making him lie down, so now, being the smart fellow he is, he barks, barks, barks, then lies down, essentially giving himself his own punishment! Perhaps Root Beer has a suggestion as he is definitely geared toward clicker training. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Handsome boys - love the big red ball. Most importantly though, congrats on your NED and on finding such a good friend in your breeder. Connection helps heal also- both two and four legged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Happy Birthday, Brodie and Robin! And also, happy NED day to Liz - what a year, huh? ETA - their birthday is only one day away from Odin's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 yep shes a red dog all right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlasl Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Happy Birthday Boys! My red dog barks like a maniac also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejano Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 yep shes a red dog all right What a special treat to see her! She is a beauty! So glad that you have her and she's well cared for. Robin definitely has her ears. Brodie seems to have her narrow frame (as does his Mama) but Robin is a bulkier dog. They both have that square-ish muzzle. Just finished polishing him up for class tonight....last week I didn't check him and he'd picked up some burdocks in his tail on our afternoon walk so we just finished a "country dog grooming" a splash in the creek then a good session with the furminator. I'm afraid to let him back out in the yard to go poo! He's gotta look good for his new friend, Abby the standard french poodle. They are a study in contrast! At least this class is friendly...except for the rotweiler...there's always a rotweiler or a staffy.... Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansmom Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Congratulations, Liz! And happy birthday beautiful boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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