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i didnt encounter any dog really barking with the sheep, razzle let out a woof and nothing was said about that. but from what i understand dogs are allowed to bark when they are working by law. his main concern was the dogs tied up and barking. weasels yes that would be my razzle constantly barking if i were to be working willow. i would hate for someone else to correct my dog when i was distracted

well my boy razzle loved it. im hoping to get some pics, as my camera was dead i didnt take it, but hoping to get some off a photographer who was there now my only real niggle is the fact he doesnt stand for dogs barking...which is fair enough he's being considerate of the neighbours. but i found it stressful in that the dogs who barked were constantly muzzled or told off. so i spent alot of the time worrying about razzle making to much noise. etc if your kelpie is quiet or that doesnt concern you then by all means he's worth a try. I think im gonna save my pennies for an eric tighe beginners workshop. so i can at least compare the training styles etc

yep used them with no problems

yes cactus was real..i believe i cant imagine the owners would be to happy to all the dirt he prob put all over the floor after he pulled it out of the pot :laugh:

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im with the others, back over the fence or into his yard. i would continue to ask him politely also maybe could you also complain to the council about his non child friendly dog being loose every morning?

ok thanx guys :) ill try to get some pics of raz on sunday then for you :)

lol nope dont have a good down :laugh: only when he is facing me and in front of me lol

hmmm im beginning to wonder if i should bother taking mine herding at all...

yes fair point thanx for clarifying aidan. i nearly went to that beginners seminar thingy with my boy, but i was busy that day and he ended up injuring himself so i couldnt do anything anyway. u have 2 kelpies and i have 2 koolies :laugh: and u live near me...we should so do a play date :D when my pair have all healed up from their injuries i think he might be worth a try even if i do go only once like i said im going to Dales this coming sunday so will give herding a try then :D

yes observing sounds like a good idea weasels. i am mega fussy about who i will allow to handle my dogs :laugh: my boy razzle is a nutter, confident and outgoing, but when it comes to how he is handled he is very sensitive, love my crazy boy dearly

erm..ok well my dog is my pet/family first and i am only interested to do some herding for a bit of fun...if he were to snap and hit my dogs snout i wouldnt be going bak...im a big softie when it comes to my dogs and dont take to others correcting/disciplining mine well but i might have read to far between the lines then and might actually like him...

love it!! that greyhound was funny :laugh: and a cheeky chinese crested

I was going to mention Dale Formosa, hes at greenbank. im taking my koolie to a beginners clinic of his on sunday..so i can let u know how that goes. im also interested in Eric Tighe workshops as i have heard he is an excellent trainer ill have to look up where woodford is...never heard of that one

haha love it

yes

wow never heard of it..dont think either of mine have had it either

:laugh: my boy is the same!! he hears me popping a panadol he runs and hides for fear its his advantix :laugh: also if i pull out the ear cleaner...good luck catching him, i really should catch him first... :laugh:

your cammo pup :laugh: super cute super happy and have a heap of fun. great pics and a great story lol :laugh:

:laugh: which dog? raz is scared of balloons that are floating hmm willow is scared of the freezer being opened, um, raised voices, the velcro on her coat being undone, ...there would be more but i cant think right now

love it cloud seems personality plus :laugh: and the dogs seem soo well behaved you have a fabulous pack there

yes i really think you have nailed it!! tell your mum to stop flicking water at him, just close the door if she doesnt want him in there. also i would stop approaching him with outstretched hands and crouch down on greeting dont bend over him or reach for him, get him to come to you.. just my 2 cents worth anyway. best of luck

I'd say desex also it makes for more laid back animals, in my experience, personally I wouldn't do it at all or at least until your pup grows up

thanx for the update have to say cloud is still my fav from your family :D she has grown up stunning