As I write this I am in my swing on the carport…Journey is in the swing with me…and the new dog Sam (an Aussie) is becoming a temporary member of The Maple Grove Farm Cew.
Some of you know I train working sheep dogs. Loose Eyed Upright dogs mostly…People bring a dog to me we work together with it and if I think I can work with and help the dog and owner…I take the dog on for 30 days and work it. Teaching directions…stop, stay, walk, and more…I take dogs with lots of instinct for the work…the dog lives here for about 45 days (depending on weather) …then I ask the owner back to work with the dog for at least one day here… while I show them what I have taught and how to work the dog…
Today Sky’s owner JR came…we worked with her…we trimmed sheep feet…
I have never been more pleased and yes proud! but humbled at the same time…
All the things Sky and I have worked on were shining brightly as I saw Sky take off really go with the work she put her effort into the job!
As we finished and put things up I was moved to silent tears, tears of joy and praise…as I saw Sky listening and doing better for her JR and being an amazing Australian Shepherd!!! just like I knew she was! Thank you Lord for showing me what to do and how to work with Sky.
Blessings to Sky and JR for a long, happy, working life together!
The happiness I feel is indescribable! Sigh…what a fine dog!
