I realized something.......

I suck as a handler.

It's been too many years between training dogs, maybe it's old age creeping up. I should have stuck with it from the beginning. I'm about 2-3 seconds too slow. By that time, when I say my command, the sheep have already moved out of the position I wanted them. The trial will be a mess. I'm looking forward to it and on the other hand, thinking of withdrawing. I need help! Only one more lesson to go.

NEVER GO TO SHOW OFF

Sorry - no pictures of this disaster. I took Usher over to Don Helsley's place after my lesson and got one from him. Usher wouldn't even lie down! He took the sheep all over the place and it was a very humbling lesson. If you're reading, I'm sorry, Don.

Dianne Deal Clinic

Usher and I had a blast and met a lot of nice people at the Dianne Deal clinic. We also learned quite a bit. You can check out pictures of my boy and the others at http://gemstateherding.blogspot.com/2009/03/dianne-deal-clinic-wrap-up.html

Usher with cattle

There ya go!





Hey you- Get in there!

While Usher was away for 2 weeks, Kelly tried him on some dog-broke cattle. He did quite well.