What are you doing Dad?

While Callie was herding the neighbors dog decided to make an appearance. A very large German Shepard, of course that little girl, thinking she was big and bad ruffled up the hair on her back and began to make this really low growl. Well in order to get her mind back on the goats Dad picked one up. Well it worked she didn't know what Dad was doing and again became interested in the goats..

Callie's first time herding!

As you can see the little girl is so proud of herself herding those sheep. At first she thought she should chase the sheep but after a few tries she got the idea.

Later she got her chance with the goats. She was really good at keeping them walking behind Dad. One tried to escape but she moved him right back over with the other ones. Everyone was so proud of how well she did.

Come on Mom!!

Louie is still working on herding those sheep. Here he has them pushed into a corner. He isn't as intimidating as I am since he usually can walk right up to them. Mom uses a vibrating collar on him to get his attention but it is kind of a challenge. Sometimes mom just say "Louie I wish you could hear." More times than not he does understand. I still think it is funny when Mom is hugging on him giving him instructions in his ear.. Dah Mom deaf dog.... Mom says even if never gets it he is having fun doing what he was bred to do, "herd" and he has a job...

When can I go?

Callie goes with us herding but she just sits there and watches. She oh so wants to get out there with those goats. Besides they are still her size!!
Yesterday we had 80 degree weather and this AM it was 29F. Can you believe that. The wind is blowing like 50 mph and it is just plain cold out there.. What is up with this weather. Of course it is the humans that don't like the cold. Us heeler's have nice warm fur jackets so we don't mind at all..

Mom he's deaf!

Here is a good example of how goofy Mom is. Can you see her. She is talking to Louie, telling him where to go. Dah Mom he is deaf!! He can't hear you.... He does have an unusual way of kind of knowing exactly what she is saying though. You think maybe the pup has some heeler instincts?

Goats!

Although it was a bit nippy today and the wind was blowing we got to go herding. As you can see we actually got to herd the goats.. The idea is for Mom to lead and us to follow behind the goats. See what a good job Louie is doing..