May 16 – Okotoks, Alberta

We had a great 3 days in Okotoks, Alberta.  Wonderful hosts, Jerry & Billie & Bar Pipe Ranch, challenging, consistent sheep, and a beautiful field.  We didn’t quite get the results I was hoping for but overall I was happy with the young dogs, Mitch & Tweed.  Tweed managed a 4th & 5th in the Nursery trials and Mitch a 1st one day in Pro Novice.  Spot was not behaving well, so I ran Mitch in Spot’s Open run on the final day.  I was thrilled with Mitch in Open and we completed the course with a decent single and pen and hit all the panels. There were a few bobbles, thus the lower score, but I am loving this dog’s attitude!

Wendy digging for funds for gas money home

Columbia Icefield glacier

The dogs happy to be in cold, mountain water

One of our favorite spots to walk along the Icefields Hwy

Spectacular views of the Rockies

Billie

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May 13 – Sheepdog in Training

This spring & summer Bess is learning all about socializing & travelling, important aspects for becoming a great  sheepdog!

Photo by Patricia Irwin

Photo by Patricia Irwin

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May 9 – Bess

“I think the dog on the trial field needs help, Mom! Don’t make me leave.”

Bess 15 weeks, Photo- Kristi Oikawa

 

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May 1 – Stirling Acres

Due to the fact that we are still renovating and I just got back from a five days away dog trialling, I won’t be spending much time writing!  We had a great weekend and I was very pleased with all my dogs.  I still need to get Spot fit, but Tweed & Mitch didn’t do too bad!  I will start working on some things we need to fix!  Mitch was very consistent and scored 84/90 in PN on Day 1 and 80/90 on Day 2 to place first overall (35 dogs ran).  He listened well and the sheep gods were with us!

Full results will be posted on BC Stock Dog soon.

Nursery Overall – Lisa Wright & Ben

Novice Novice Overall -Gord Lazzarotto & Oakley

Pro Novice Overall – Jennifer L’Arrivee & Mitch

Open Overall – Thad Buckler & Trax

 

Mitch winning Pro Novice

Donated by Lynn & Al Schweb

Pro Novice class

My niece Emily and Bess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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April 23 – Busy Bess

Bess has also been busy.

"This is a new dirt pile"

Helping with landscaping

Visiting cousin Peaches

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