Moss and I just got back from our first trial and it was great!
The first day, I waited too long before sending him to cover the sheep after the drive and the sheep got too far too fast and headed back for the set out pen. I figured he might have trouble peeling his sheep off the fence between them and the rest of them, so I gave him one chance. He didn't push all the way through, so I called him off and retired before could get frustrated.
But otherwise it was a good run, so today, I was prepared to err in the other direction. Instead, I got it timed just right--he covered the sheep and turned them and the rest of the run was fine, including a really nice pen.
We came home with a ribbon for 5th place in pro-novice and I'm still walking on air!
In case I haven't mentioned it lately, I am crazy about this dog and so grateful to Sarah for letting me have him!
Ilene
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