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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4269 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4269 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 03:26:44 AM
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It sure is helpful, when you got a good dog. Calf was out yesterday, and we walked her back and forth, lots of times. Could not get her to go in. Finally got Ruby ( border collie ) on her. She nipped at her heels a few times, and went right in. Hopefully the calf will remember that, and not be tempted to go through the fence again!
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 03:42:25 AM
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Yep,
A good dog is a blessing for sure
I own a Belgian Tervuren, so I too know all about those herding breeds.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 08:44:29 AM
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A good ranch/farm/family dog is worth more than its weight in gold.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13646 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13646 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 4:55:05 PM
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Bramble is the BESTEST dog in the West!!!
She is an Australian cattle dog, sweet, fun, loving, gentle, totally devoted and very well-behaved.
Sic her on one of our Longhorns when they get unruly . . . well, Bramble knows her stuff!!!
Yup . . . the BESTEST!!!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665 |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4269 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4269 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 10:21:12 AM
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I will have to check out that you tube, Alee. I love watching good dogs work.
Michele |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4745 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4745 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 6:44:11 PM
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Ruby is a great dog! You were so lucky when you got her Michele! She is perfect for your farm.
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 04:09:06 AM
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Good dogs are wonderful!!!
My good dog knows how to make me feel better....he climbs up in my lap and licks my face all over until I'm laughing!!! :) The other one just acts silly, until I laugh, lol!!!!
They are Golden Retrievers.
Husband is hoping to make one of them a hunting dog though. She will make a good hunter. My male, Bear is good for nothing, husband says, but he is definitely my heart dog. :)
I know how important it is to have good working dogs on a farm though, and Michele Ruby obviously knows just what to do! I'm sure you are proud of her.
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 07:16:31 AM
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I don't know what I'd do without my golden, Lizzie. She's been the best companion throughout my illness this year and still she follows me around and will lay down close to wherever I sit. She seems to sense when I'm feeling bad and will watch me when she thinks I'm sick.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4269 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4269 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2009 : 04:14:07 AM
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I think that is so true Lainey.
Good luck with things
Michele |
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quiltin_kate
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Kate
Marlboro
NY
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 09:11:32 AM
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My Grandparents had standard Collies, Smokey and Cindy. They were excellent herders, always knew when to get the cows in for milking and always knew when one was missing or in trouble. Smokey had a penchant for moving hubcaps, so, he didn't stay around long. Cindy was around for 14 years and did her job well. Including keeping all of us grandkids in line. She would rebuke us older kids when we got too wild with the younger ones. If anyone would drive into the driveway and we were out playing, Cindy would sound the alarm and would "round us up" to make sure we were safe until Grandma came out. She had several batches of pups that were all good herders, too. I have always had companion type dogs (Keeshonden, German Shepherd Mixes and more recently a Golden that we rescued. I don't really have a job for them except to keep the rodents and herbivores from snatching my garden goods. I love(d) all of them!
Quiltin_Kate
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Edited by - quiltin_kate on Sep 22 2009 09:14:23 AM |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 2:07:51 PM
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You are very lucky to have a good well trained dog. I have an awful naughty terrier and Im greatful for him too!
Not all those who wander are lost...
www.SarahPauline.com
www.AbraxasBaroque.com |
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quiltin_kate
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Kate
Marlboro
NY
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 6:59:19 PM
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Our friend has a very naughty Jack Russel, but, she is such a cute, little, spunky thing that just makes us laugh.
"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken" Oscar Wilde |
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Barnyard Buddies: A Good Dog...... |
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A Good Dog......
