KrisK Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 We are heading to the breeders' farm this weekend for some training for Flint - well, probably more for me He has turned onto the sheep at home and I can't wait to get him well started. I'll be given a 'trained' dog to practice with and there will be plenty of sheep for Flint to work with. This is a working sheep farm so I'm looking forward to a good deal of 'hands on'. It's a long trip - 6 hours one way but it's well worth it - I'm getting to stay at a rustic cabin in the woods at another farm (where Flint's mom now lives) - and a weekend of no electricity, etc and sheepdog training will be a much needed break from the tedium of office work I have a non-sheep dog friend travelling with me and she has offered to do the 'video' work all in all, this should be a great weekend...humbling for me, I'm sure - but awesome for Flint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Sounds great! Enjoy! Learn lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxi Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 fantastic.. enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Your weekend sounds wonderful. And what a great friend for videoing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Oh wow, that sounds about perfect! Enjoy, and let us know how it goes! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Enjoy your weekend, I am sure you will learn loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Boots Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 You are both going to have a blast I'm sure. Take lots of photos if you can and make sure to share how things go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Have a great trip!! Sounds wonderful to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I am green with envy! Sounds like a blast! Can't wait to hear the reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 What a great weekend - the weather was marginal but I was more than impressed with Flint. On Saturday, he worked with the sheep in a fairly large pen. However, it was difficult because it was so muddy! Flint is mostly an 'away' dog - tending to go right more than left. On Sunday, he was worked in a much larger field and he was already starting to change direction and showing a great deal of enthusiasm for the job. He was kind to the sheep and that was nice to see. He didn't seem to get frustrated. Since my sheep are Shetlands and more than flighty, I've decided to invest in some runner ducks to at the very least continue with some training. I hope to get down there at least once more before the winter hits. The videos I managed to get are marginal - I'll have to figure out how to post them here. The cabin in the woods was as perfect as can be - it was quiet and quaint. We had a marvellous dinner with our hosts and a great night away from all the technology that interferes with life. All in all....as near to perfect as you can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Oh how fun!!! Any pics? Can't ever see enough of the handsome young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxi Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Sounds great.... Well done you and Flint , you must be so proud of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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