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08-09-2009, 09:13 PM
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Herding!
So, Lizmo found me a great herding teacher in the area and she actually has time for me and Izzy! We'll be visiting her on the 11th for what I keep calling aptitude testing. I hope she does well! Herding dog vibes would be appreciated
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Izzy: BC/Retriever Mutt Jade: DMH Cat Tango: LH Tripod Chihuahua Lacquer Ninja Practice what you preach or keep your mouth shut. 
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#2
08-09-2009, 09:27 PM
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Pictures woould be a plus and video would be even better. 
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The slayer of all things happy since 2010 Kibble feeder since 1973  Extreme owner of four herding dogs puzzles, poetry and so much more ~ Doggy Puzzles created by me sleep!!! My dog Votes! proud member of the MUMS 2009 7th place team CISRA 2009 1st place team SUMS 2009 2nd place team
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08-10-2009, 10:57 AM
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Ok, so the heat index for Tuesday is insane and we pushed it ot Wednesday but it is still happening.
Of course you guys will get full details. I just hope they're happy ones!
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Izzy: BC/Retriever Mutt Jade: DMH Cat Tango: LH Tripod Chihuahua Lacquer Ninja Practice what you preach or keep your mouth shut.
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08-10-2009, 11:19 AM
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The slayer of all things happy since 2010 Kibble feeder since 1973 Extreme owner of four herding dogs puzzles, poetry and so much more ~ Doggy Puzzles created by me sleep!!! My dog Votes! proud member of the MUMS 2009 7th place team CISRA 2009 1st place team SUMS 2009 2nd place team
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#6
08-11-2009, 08:46 PM
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Don't feel disappointed if nothing *does* happen. It might take an exposure or two to get an idea if she has any instinct.
Blaze, at 3.5 months, didn't do anything except follower the older dog around. At 4 months he turned on (what you'll see Izzy do, it's really neat to see it happen!). Then at about 9ish months nothing was really happening - as my trainer said he's still maturing. Even at 14 months he was still maturing and not showing much. (total that was around 5 times on sheep). Now he's 18 months and showing nice progress.
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#7
08-11-2009, 08:55 PM
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So.. At Ten months old (To the day!) What should I expect if she has ZERO interest? (Not really wanting to pay $50 a pop to see if she will develop interest 4 tries later)
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Izzy: BC/Retriever Mutt Jade: DMH Cat Tango: LH Tripod Chihuahua Lacquer Ninja Practice what you preach or keep your mouth shut.
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#8
08-11-2009, 09:14 PM
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I don't know. Honestly, I'm not educated enough in sheepdogs/border collie instinct to know. Robin will know, though. She could say that she might need another time out there or. . .I really don't know.
Sorry. Most of it depends on the individual dog. She's a female, so they usually mature faster than males.
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l ~Jennifer~ l l Handler for Team Blazin' l Photographer at Joy Photography l Nikon D40X with 35mm 1.8 Nikkor Lens l
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#9
08-12-2009, 01:26 PM
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So, we got rained out
 Not sure when the next chance to instinct test will be but I will let you guys know!To cheer me up, I'm watching Babe with Justin though 
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Izzy: BC/Retriever Mutt Jade: DMH Cat Tango: LH Tripod Chihuahua Lacquer Ninja Practice what you preach or keep your mouth shut.
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#10
08-12-2009, 03:53 PM
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You say in your sig that Izzy is a retriever mix, she may not herd. Most dogs (even non herding breeds) will chase livestock. Herding is a little different than just chasing, your instructor will be able to know.
Good luck!
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