Pacific Northwest Herding Fun Day - Page 2

Dogaroo · 05-18-2011, 03:47 PM

Of course Gunner couldn't do it anyway, since he just got neutered a couple days ago & has to stay clean & dry for awhile yet. Maybe someday, though....

It would be interesting to find out just how much herding instinct & ability Gunner might have, as he's from working stock & most of his family members are well titled. Even though he's no longer part of the gene pool, I'm sure his breeder would be interested in how he measures up as a herding dog, as she breeds for working ability as well as structure, health & temperament. I would also like to learn more about herding, especially what NOT to do as a novice handler so I don't ruin my dog. Only thing is, I'm a little afraid that once I get a little taste of the herding thing, I could end up irrevocably hooked.

I actually DREAMED about herding last night! Gunner was working sheep with another ES & a BC who was more experienced. Gunner kept splitting the flock, I was getting stressed, and the other dogs were looking very annoyed with him. Then a couple young steers ran wild-eyed through the flock with a cougar chasing them & the flock scattered. Gunner & the other ES attacked the cougar & mortally wounded it, then Gunner moved the steers out while the other two dogs collected the sheep. (Okay, so it all made sense until I woke up!)

jaggirl47 · 05-18-2011, 06:55 PM

When you dream about the herding, that means you need to call out of work sick

and come to herding instead.

mahhi22 · 05-18-2011, 10:04 PM

I signed Rumi up. This'll be entertaining as neither one of us has done this before.

jaggirl47 · 05-18-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahhi22

I signed Rumi up. This'll be entertaining as neither one of us has done this before.

Don't worry, mine hasn't either. I figure she will pass or she will get kicked out of the pen. Either way it should be fun! She you there!

SchDDR · 05-19-2011, 01:30 AM

It's an instinct test, not a training test, so no experience needed.

It's a blast. I'm bringing my dog along for her third "test", because she and I have so much fun.

jaggirl47 · 05-21-2011, 08:53 AM

I am getting ready to head out for set up. I hope to see a few of you out there!

05-18-2011, 06:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	When you dream about the herding, that means you need to call out of work sick and come to herding instead. __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

05-18-2011, 10:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
mahhi22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W WA Posts: 474	I signed Rumi up. This'll be entertaining as neither one of us has done this before. __________________ Rumi vom Haus Barrett 8/24/2010 BRAT, HCT, CGC Dakota GSD rescue 7/1/00 - 9/15/11 CGC, RA, CD Gunnar GSD/greyhound rescue 1995-2005 Kodi GSD/husky rescue 1991-2004 Cleo, pug and Happy, mutt from childhood

05-19-2011, 01:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
SchDDR Master Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 512	It's an instinct test, not a training test, so no experience needed. It's a blast. I'm bringing my dog along for her third "test", because she and I have so much fun. __________________ Danke von Schraderhaus: HCT, CGC

05-21-2011, 08:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	I am getting ready to head out for set up. I hope to see a few of you out there! __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

05-18-2011, 03:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dogaroo Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 1,395	Of course Gunner couldn't do it anyway, since he just got neutered a couple days ago & has to stay clean & dry for awhile yet. Maybe someday, though.... It would be interesting to find out just how much herding instinct & ability Gunner might have, as he's from working stock & most of his family members are well titled. Even though he's no longer part of the gene pool, I'm sure his breeder would be interested in how he measures up as a herding dog, as she breeds for working ability as well as structure, health & temperament. I would also like to learn more about herding, especially what NOT to do as a novice handler so I don't ruin my dog. Only thing is, I'm a little afraid that once I get a little taste of the herding thing, I could end up irrevocably hooked. I actually DREAMED about herding last night! Gunner was working sheep with another ES & a BC who was more experienced. Gunner kept splitting the flock, I was getting stressed, and the other dogs were looking very annoyed with him. Then a couple young steers ran wild-eyed through the flock with a cougar chasing them & the flock scattered. Gunner & the other ES attacked the cougar & mortally wounded it, then Gunner moved the steers out while the other two dogs collected the sheep. (Okay, so it all made sense until I woke up!)

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