Tending our little Flock

[Susan & Ross Buttivant]

I've put up new pictures of our new sheep flock and our dogs on my Blog.  I am enjoying them as much as the dogs!!  http://chaparralpack.blogspot.com

A couple of times a day I take them out of their yard and we graze in different spots on the property (lots of grass and vegetation!).  I have two older, experienced dogs, Pierre and Eureka, that are well trained and have terrific instincts so they are getting the most work.  

 

Our three year old, Pooka2, who is so keen she almost hyperventilates while we sit and watch them graze, is also getting out with us.  Despite her keeness she is still sensible and considering I've not trained her at all and her not knowing any "herding" words she is proving herself useful with her enthusiasm for getting stuck in and moving the stubborn ones.  She just needs to learn which side of the sheep/flock to be on to be most effective. 

 

The youngest, Tryst, has only sat behind her fence to watch what the other dogs are doing from a distance --live and learn.  But, in the morning when I let the sheep out of the barn the lambs run and jump with delight so I let Tryst join me and she gets to chase the lambs in their play. I'm sure in her mind she is thinking she's making them run :-)

 

 

Susan Buttivant
Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens (PBGVs) & Bergers des Pyrenees (Pyr Sheps)
Visit our Website:  http://www3.sympatico.ca/chaparral/
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[CM Milnes]

Hi Susan,

    I love reading your articles, you have very lucky dogs that are able to carry out the work they were bred to do.Their instinct to work is obviously very strong and they have an excellent rapport with you.

Best wishes

Cynthia

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[Susan & Ross Buttivant]

Thank you Cynthia.  We are all very lucky to own such an amazing little breed of dog.  I enjoy mine as much as everyone else enjoys theirs.

 

Susan

 

Susan Buttivant
Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens (PBGVs) & Bergers des Pyrenees (Pyr Sheps)
Visit our Website:  http://www3.sympatico.ca/chaparral/
Subscribe to our Blog:  http://chaparralpack.blogspot.com

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