Rehabbing an Aggressive Australian Shepherd

Christian is now 4 1/2 months old. She fits right in with the two other Border collies and us two humans, just like she has always belonged here. She has learned to sit, lay down, and come when called. She is not a 100% on these commands, but a puppy is really not expected to be. When she makes a mistake and ignores me, she gets a correction, and therefore reminded that she is not in charge, I am.She is now potty trained. She still has never come to me to ask to let her out to go, but is ab …

We just finished with hosting a fun trial here. The event went pretty well and everyone seemed to have a good time. All of the dogs also seemed to enjoy the venue. I worked like crazy, not having much help. Though I was grateful for the help that I did receive. Monday was the day of rest as I was pooped. Since Kate has Valley Fever, I only used her a tiny bit, just enough to let her do a few easy things. Tam was with me both days, working in the pens and setting out sheep for the handlers …

My Kate dog is kind of sick. I had her into the vet several weeks ago because she had been coughing. I thought she had Kennel cough again. She is susceptible to it, so I gave her antibiotics that I had to prevent pneumonia and let it run its course. She even had a cough pill every day that we had left over.She never got better, so I brought her to the vets to see what they thought. They diagnosed possible bronchitis. Gave me a different antibiotic to give her. And if that didn't work, the …

Like I thought, the rodeo was a great success for all involved. The girls preformed fantastic and herded them with great strength and precision. Chris met many people, but was totally distracted when the girls and I were out in the arena working the sheep. During those times, Chris was totally focused on the sheep, much to my delight.Being the only dogs allowed at the rodeo, I took them through the booths area looking for a program. The people at the booth had not seen the dogs and me becaus …

We are helping out with the Creston Classic Rodeo on Sunday September 11. Not the greatest of days for celebrating, do to the anniversary of terrorist attacks on US soil. Never the less, we are still free in this great country of ours. We are free to go to Cowboy Church, out at the rodeo grounds on Sunday morning. We are free to go to the rodeo if we want to. And we are free NOT to go to rodeo if we don't want to.The girls and I are helping out with their mutton-busting event. This is wher …