WORKING BORDER COLLIE SHEEP DOGS
Peter resting his head on my right arm as we drive home to Vermont from Rhode Island today. He was ‘collected’ (for the future) again today. We did a walking circuit around Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park today before heading back. Four border collies off lead frolicking in the snow. Walkers and runners were delighted to see them out having such fun. Thank you Rhode Islanders for sharing your splendid park with us today!
Dewi Jenkins shared a video of 15 month-old Rob by his Clwyd Bob on Facebook. A cracker of a pup who looks like he has all the right stuff at a young age. I’d be surprised if he is not a nursery topper this coming season. This is exactly what a promising young working pup should look like.
If you are in the mood for more eye candy, take a look at a video of Dewi’s top female nursery prospect for the coming season, 20 month-old Sali.
Pure joy to watch. Exceptional pups keep coming from Tynygraig.
Free or subsidized grazing for sheep under solar farms can change the economics of sheep farming, making a marginal (or losing) business profitable.
Is this about dogs? Yes, because if dogs could vote, they would vote for Pete Buttigieg. Just look below. Dogs know!!
Pete is what America needs. The best of his generation. A unifier, who knows how to get things done (as Mayor of South Bend, IN and US Secretary of Transportation), tells the truth, cares about ALL Americans, lives and exudes unfailing optimism about the true ‘American Dream‘.
☑️ 🇺🇸 Thundering Paws Farm supports Pete Buttigieg for president in 2028 🇺🇸
Pete Buttigieg gave his farewell address — his final speech as Transportation Secretary — earlier today.It's definitely worth a watch.
— Keith Edwards (@keithedwards.bsky.social) 2025-01-18T05:32:06.889Z
An absolute prince of a dog (2013-2024)
For many people new to working dogs, online training is the best option. For those looking for online training courses and on-going support in their training programs, I recommend Julie Hill’s courses, ‘The Natural Way’. A former international champion, Julie is a now a full-time shepherd and trainer in Scotland.
Courses are £500 (~$625), a good value compared to in person training.
Julie also has training video and book for sale.
If you can make it to Scotland, this is what to expect.
The results are in from the 2025 All Wales Nursery Finals.
Young Nico was the runt of the Gail x Jimmy litter. He contracted a terrible gastrointestinal disorder, stopped gaining weight and was in excruciating pain …all the while being picked on by the bigger pups. He was a wisp of a thing who grew more vulnerable every day.
Somehow, Nico recovered enough with the aid of dewormers and metronidazole to stabilize him. But he needed to be away pronto to a place where he would get dedicated love and care. In stepped Lucy & Jim, empty-nester grandparents with a micro-dairy in Massachusetts. They were JUST what little Nico needed: love and care in abundance.
Nico with his blue eyes and winsome nature has thrived at the Herb Hill Micro Dairy. He is a shining example of the wonders humans can work with dogs.
Nico is healthy and incredibly happy following the geese and chickens around. Lucy is going to begin his sheep herding training shortly …something I never thought he would be healthy enough to do. Lucy believed in Nico and her optimism was not misplaced.
Just look at that form! Nico looks so engaged in Lucy’s video. He’ll be full-on ready for sheep.
All the 2024 pups from Thundering Paws Farm placed so far are immensely fortunate to have found superb new homes.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE 2024 NEW OWNERS WHO HAVE MADE HAPPY TRANSITIONS FOR YOUR PUPS TO THEIR NEW LIVES !!
…a special thank you to Bridget & Galen and Lucy & Jim for taking the least and most vulnerable among the pups and giving them lives they might not have dreamt of elsewhere –whatever the cost.
