carly Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hi everyone----- I have a BC that I rescued from an animal shelter in Virginia last March (2004) He is a male, found un-nuetured but was altered at the shelter. When I got him home, I began working with him on the acre I have teaching him a few commands.....I quickly realized that he knew most all verbale commands, and responds to human mouth whistles.....he is quick, fast and NEEDS to work, and I do work him out several hours a day.... I decided to teach him "That'll do" one day and the first time I said it, he went ot the house! I know this dog has been trained before, but have no clue where he came from. He was a Facquier County, Va shelter rescue. I really want to work him, but have no sheep, although I am a spinner, and fiber artist. I would also like to have him evaluated by a handler. Is there anyone out there who can steer me to a good handler near Mt. Jackson, Va, whcih is in the central part of the Shenandoah mountians? I can be reached at starrynights0@excite.com Thanks, all! Carly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Most folks are at a trial this weekend, which will end tomorrow [Edit: duh, I guess most weekends end on Sunday]. I'm stuck home but we're FINALLY rebuilding the kennels that were destroyed last spring. I know there are plenty of people up your way. You'll get some references, I'm sure. Then I imagine I'll be seeing you around soon! I'm about four hours south of you in North Carolina. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Carly, How far are you willing to drive? There are Virginia Border Collie Association members that are fairly close to you but I'm not sure if they give lessons. There are others that are 1.5 - 2.5 hrs away that do give lessons. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucknjill Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 I would be happy to take a look at your dog if you want to come this far..I am in Richmond VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 BTW We are about 1.5 hrs from you and we could work something out if you're willing to make the drive. Mark (Welcome back Sam and good morning.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carly Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi all, and thanks! I have found Susan Rhodes in Berryville to look at Jake-thanks to several emails to me from a bunch of you here. I called her last night and she is going to see Jake and Bill & I Tuesday morning (tomorrow) to evaluate him. After speaking with her about him, she seems to think he may have been on sheep before I got him last spring. Anyway, she will put him with some sheep and we willl see what happens. I am very much looking forward to seeing what this dog knows and can do. Would love to get him into trials if he is ok...... Thanks again to everyone who responded to my post.....I will let you all know what happens with Jake......now tell me how to get his pic up here for you all to see!! Carly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Carly, several friends and I travel three hours each way to train with Susan. I think you will enjoy her (I envy you a shorter drive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carly Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 We are looking forward to seeing Sudan tomorrow---and will let you all know the results.. We are excited tosee what he knows! Carly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carly Posted November 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Jake did very well at Susan's today! We arrived a little early and got to see her work with another dog, and then Jake had his turn. This is a dog that I had suspected had been on sheep before, and from what we can determine, he has been. We put him in the small ring with 3 sheep and Susan began to try him out......at first he was a little playful; tail up and wagging, then after a few moments he began to focus and work. He did very well, turning the sheep and staying back just right. No nipping. Me, on the other hand, had a bit of a problem listening to our trainer, but I caught on........and began to work himn as she explained to me about what I was doing and why. It was fun, enlightening and work!! Jake has been on sheep, and she said she would try him in a Junior trial in January. After thinking it over we have decided to let Jake stay a happy (working) pet here with us. We excercise him several hours a day, walk him all around town at night, and generally play frisbee and do commands all day. I am an obiedence trainer so he is getting his commands and is well trained. I am also a fiber artist and do several fiber festivals a year in several different states...and cannot run a shop and do dog trials at the same time! Imagine that! I also wash my fleeces, dye them, card and blend colors and spin the yarn-and I hand knit all the wearable art I sell, so that alone is a full time thing. I need a clone!! Anyway, we are happy to know that Jake does know sheep, and that he is as happy here with us as he is working. I would never keep an active breed as a BC inside all day not moving. Thanks to you all, I am going to keep up with this board for the fun of it....... Carly, kept by Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Carly, I am so glad you had a good time at Susan's today with Jake. Herding training is a lot to absorb, trust me! I am sure you are providing a great, loving and active home for Jake, and that's what counts. Best wishes for a long and happy life together. Lucky Jake to have found you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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