November 8th 2007 7:50 am
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Well Phoenix and I just got back from another herding clinic. We started our first lessons in June of 2006. That is when his behavior was seriously, not so good to say the least. Ever since that first clinic he has improved greatly. This weekend, I could not have been more proud. He was a perfect gentle-man! He had quite a few "behavior" challenges and managed ALL of them very well. He even met nose to nose a little 4 month old puppy, and was so nice to her and very gentle. This is the first little pup he has ever met in his 3 yrs. and I really didn't know how he would respond. I feel confident now that we will be able to bring into our home a baby doggy in the not so distant future and Phoenix will be a nice big brother! and of course our gentle giant Sitka, will most likely take on the role of mommy!
He also made major strides in his herding lessons. Seems like the biggest problems now are me!! I am the one holding back Phoenix's progress..but I am learning too and getting better. We both love our weekends with the sheep and being on the farm with all the other Border Collies and their people. We were in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains this time. At times I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. Surrounded by Border Collies, and Mother Earth's awesome beauty! WOW!!!!