Category: Our sheepdogs and pups
Making an Excellent Sheep and Cattle Dog
Introducing Dulcie – daughter of Bronwen – granddaughter of Mel. Each of them, an excellent sheep and cattle dog. The latest addition to our team of working dogs is Dulcie. She’s the daughter of Bronwen and Oliver. Bronwen was one of our best ever sheep and cattle dogs. She features in our “Bronwen and Scylla” tutorials where we compare the litter sisters Scylla (the naughty… Read more.
New dogs – new opportunities
It feels like a new term at Kings Green. This year’s puppies are ready to start training, and they’re giving us lots of filming and photo opportunities Without actually planning it we have a real mix of dogs to bring on and, of course, they’re presenting us with a range of natural talents and individual problems that we’ll reflect in our online training tutorials. The… Read more.
The essentials of sheepdog puppy training
Spring time is sheepdog puppy training time! The promise of longer daylight hours and milder weather makes sheepdog puppy training more appealing than during the cold of winter. Additionally, it’s a time of year when there are more puppies to choose between. We have our own puppies in the spring, and are eagerly awaiting our (Ezra and Meg) litter in early April. When you’ve bought a… Read more.
Pippin – a super little sheepdog
Some very good things come in small packages! “Hi Andy. Just to let you know the dogs have settled in lovely. Pippin is already working groups of 300 ewes like she has been doing it for years. Thanks again. Brilliant dogs.” This was the text message I received from Pippin’s new owner. It’s always a huge relief when we get a message like this, and… Read more.
Fifteen years ago these two changed our lives
Little did we know what was around the corner. These two sheepdogs changed our lives! This photo of Dot and Glen in the boot of Gill’s car, after a January training session, brought memories flooding back to us. Once Dot (left) and later Glen came along, our sheepdog training took on a much more serious and informed nature. Gill and I had been living here… Read more.
Sometimes I Really Miss Carew!
Since Carew left here, Kay’s hearing has deteriorated badly, and occasionally we’re stuck for a skilled dog It’s hard to believe that it’s nearly two years since Carew left here and to be honest, there have been a few occasions when I’ve wished she was still here. One such occasion was only a week or so ago. Our landlord John needed to move some very… Read more.
Too Many Puppies in One Bed!
Lots of memories, but was it really six years ago today? We couldn’t resist showing you this photo of a whole bunch of puppies crowded into one bed! There are lots of fond memories here for us – and it’s a lovely picture too! The pair at the front left are Dulcie (tricolour) and Gloria, who both showed great potential as sheepdogs, then there’s a… Read more.
Molly earns her “wings”
Despite having little training our Kelpie, Molly, reaches basic Sheepdog Status! Training a Kelpie still feels experimental for us, but we’re learning together – and enjoying it. Sheepdog training sessions have been few and far between here recently. This is because we’ve been busy updating the sheepdog training tutorials as well as working on the website. But after a really good session with Scylla today,… Read more.
Big Fella in the Rain!
Ezra looking the part as he shelters from the rain Out with the dogs a few days ago, Gill and I took shelter under our big oak tree as the light rain became heavy. The dogs joined us under there, and as I had the camera with me, I used the opportunity to take some photos. Pick of the pics for both Gill and myself… Read more.