Another day...

Didnt get a chance to work dogs in a second session as planned yesterday..had a heifer calving that took up my afternoon.No men around...a sure sign when a person becomes too handy for some of this farm stuff..."call me if you need help" as they go out the door. Only lost the calf once skidding her to the barn in the calf sled as she discovered 'legs'... managed as per usual around here :)

A new day today with decent temperatures remaining on the prairies...wind is up and is on the cool side but I'll take it anyways.Chores done before the sun rises as well worked 5 dogs again... ( Sting sat out this session so I could work Quade )
Another good session with Ms True....went in both directions , nice stop on balance...pushy like her dad with the sheep right on top of you or is that under you....sheep surfed a couple of times. Takes them off the fence , infact quite enjoys squeezing in through tight spots. Because she is tight she peels the odd one off but brings back right away to the group and will settle to a stop with her flock in a group. Will work on some of that as we go, for now more than happy where she is 'at'
Worked on Fly's fetching sheep down the fence line and abit of overflanking with that exercise. Used a stock stick with her as she needs just a bit more confidence in working by the way she comes in for a cheap shot and that she worries abit about the rake. Lots of praise when she is right, the cheap shot grips should extinguish themselves as she gets more comfortable.
Really enjoy working Dare...I think partly it's the level she's at...doesnt feel as much work on my part and the fact she's a fun dog much like her 1/2 sister Sting is to work. Doing walk abouts with Dare in the open part of the sheep pasture...dont like to crutch on a fence for long ...want the dog to read and rate his stock...and getting off the fence line helps the process...the sooner the better. No round pen here so a person works with what they have available...for me it's a corner of the pasture and fenceline and building out from there. Snow is tramped down in alot of circles along the fence line at the moment.
One more day off then a stretch of night shifts this week...