[Jacob-list] (no subject)

[Mary McCracken]

For years I had a small group of sheep and felt I 'didn't need a border
collie'.  Then Dots came my way.  She had been trained with sheep trials in
mind but didn't have trialing intensity.  She is a delight to live with and
goes at sheep management with a steady thoughtful approach.  I can't imagine
working sheep without her.

I'd guess it really pays to invest in a trained dog or put in the time with
a trainer.  I have seen things get LOTS WORSE in a hurry using dogs to herd
animals.

mary


-----Original Message-----
From: stonecroft235 at juno.com <stonecroft235 at juno.com>
To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2001 6:20 PM
Subject: [Jacob-list] (no subject)


>Like Mary I have been wondering about a herding dog - have those of you
>with different breeds of sheep found that herding dogs have more trouble
>herding Jacobs.  We were told that Jacobs tend to stand their ground more
>than some breeds and are not easily moved or directed by the dogs.
>There have been a few times here when a well trained border collie would
>have real nice!!!
>
>Sue Martin
>Stonecroft
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