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On a Good Day
Here I am on a typical day. Stained jeans, (I think that's blood on my right thigh,) faded sweatshirt, tennies, bent up shepherd's whistle dangling from a horse-hair lanyard, dog on lead,...
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This is a promotional video that was made for the Soldier Hollow Classic coming up this Labor Day. I'm competing with Mirk and Buff and I would love to see you there.
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Best of Breed!
Wyndlair Avalanche This dog was born tragically and completely blind and deaf. Some question whether he has eyes at all. This dog was knowingly registered by the American Kennel Club, the AKC, as are...
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Can I Haz Air?
Tech XX This English Bulldog is was the mascot of Louisiana Tech University. The 20th in a line of Bulldog mascots dating back many years, he died tragically August 1 of this year. Tech XX is was just...
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"First of all, from what I understand from doctors, that's really rare. If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down." Yup, you heard that right. Women can...
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Good for Us!
This is a great supplement line, and I recently started feeding it. Beyond that, this is a great company. They give back with each and every sale in a tangible way that really makes a difference. I...
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The Big Show
Photo credit: Dr. BarryNational Finals Semi-Final Round It's a big, wide world out there at the United States Border Collie Handler's Association2012 National Finals. I was happy to be in Klamath...
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This is a compilation of Buff photos taken by my friend, Bridget, during his run at Meeker this year. Thanks Bridget. I ran this dog last year for his owner, Mandy, and if I'm lucky you'll be seeing...
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Spottie, my Spottie...
At 11 months I'm fortunate. I have 2 youngsters in my kennel that please me. Tam you already know. He's a little further along than young Spot, and going to his first trial the end of November. At a...
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Think Tuscany
All photos in this post courtesy of shoreslifephotos.comOn the open field They were at it again, those hard-working ladies of the Hopland Sheepdog Trial. I think it's Marilyn's baby, but Clare is...
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Cold. Hard. Truth.
The shelter manager's letter: "I am posting this (and it is long) because I think our society needs a huge wake-up call. As a shelter manager, I am going to share a little insight with you all - a...
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Sheepdog Movie Dot Com
My friend, Andrew Hadra, made a documentary movie. It's about sheepdog trialing, and it's very good. 2 years in the making, Drew followed 3 handlers, Faansie Basson, Amanda Milliken, and Haley Howard...
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Mercedes Barkz
This is Mercedes. For 1,427 days, since January of 2009, she has been languishing in an animal shelter in Versailles, Kentucky. Long enough, don't you think? Mercedes is 5 years old, and has been...
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Black and White and Tan
Spottie's off the block. Changed my mind...decided to keep him. Love him! This will be an easy decision for just the right person. I am offering Spot for sale and wanted you all to know first. He is...
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This is a 4 minute video of Spot working last Sunday, December 23, 2012. He is 13 months old here. You'll see him make some little gathers and think about learning to drive. Once again, if you're...
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6 Reasons Why You're Scared
Spottie's not scared in this picture, but he might look like this if he was No...not you, as in the ubiquitous you. I mean you as in the dogs. I have no earthly idea why you're scared and would not...
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Here's an Idea...
Every once in a while something comes along that makes me change my mind. I tend towards the tried and true. I'm conservative, and I really don't like change at all. My dogs have been wearing the same...
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A Letter to My Dog
Denying to myself that I would ever lose him, I wrote this letter to Price 4 years ago. A letter to my dog I've been feeling the weight of my dog lately like a fine, wool blanket; warm, treasured,...
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When She is Good...
She...Sonoma, is very, very good. I'm referring to the weather, but there isn't much about this trial that would not be categorized by all attendees as very, very good on any year. Unfortunately the...
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Lost in Translation
I wrote this post for the 2013 USBCHANational Sheepdog Finals. They have a section of their website entitled; "In the Beginning," where handlers share funny stories from their start in the sport. Some...
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Here's Our Chance
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Finally! After years and years of so many of us spreading the word about the evil underbelly of the American Kennel Club, it...
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Warning; This video is an hour long, and it's heartbreaking. But, I've had enough. I'm exposing the truth about the AKC - puppy mill connection in every way I can. Won't you please join me by sharing...
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5 Days to Dust
The Notice This is all that's left. After 7 years of loving each other, countless days and thousands upon thousands of miles together, all that's left of my big dog, Taddymoor Mirk, is this notice....
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A Small Part of the Big Picture
Not a care in the world This is my foster dog, Brady, about 9 o'clock this morning lying in a warm spot on the back of my couch dreaming of barking his fool head off, running up and down the fence line...
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