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So my new website is almost finished, but I could not wait any longer and I wanted to share my video with you.
To be honest with you I have no idea how Carl was able to put it together so well, I was just talking and taking…and he made it into such a nice piece! Thanks to Carl Craig, he is a talented musician and as you can see film maker and web designer and so many other things.
I have been so busy lately, my apologies for lack of the updates, but not all my work can be published on the blog. I can share bits and pieces from this weekend’s shoot..
So, you looking for something fun to do with your dog? You want to teach him something new and useful and have fun while doing it. I am about to introduce you to tracking… where the dog uses his most powerful tool, his…
Yes you right, his nose!
In South Surrey, BC in Canine Harmony Academy Chanone Sanders, Certified Master Dog Trainer teaches owners and their dogs how to successfully track objects and people. The technique used by search and rescue, police dogs and border crossing dogs.
It does not matter if you dog is small or big, you just need enough stamina and determination to brave the elements (it was snowing a bit!) and patiently teach your dog new skills.
Did you noticed the lashes on this dog? Amazing!
I am not about to tell you all about it as I just took some photos to illustrate the article that will be written by an amazing lady in the summer issue.
Below, Chanone gives the instructions for the dog and tries to point him in the direction of the smell. The object of the game is to get the dog to find the person, not using his eyes, but just sense of smell.
It could take a while, but all dogs eventually succeeded
And finding the person hiding felt really good for all involved.
As always hanging out with bunch of dogs and their moms and dads was a lot of fun! Just look at these brave people in rain and snow, not giving up!
Shooting during event like this poses some difficulties, the fact that you have to keep away not to mess up the scent it can have you tangled in a black berry bushes..ouch! My gear does not really like to get wet, so I am grateful to Tanya for running around with an umbrella trying to cover my camera. Thank you!
I got hired to do editorial shoot for a dog magazine and I would like to show you some of my works that did not make it as far as print.
I was a gray day with a sun peeking through once in a while, considering the rain weather we had recently I was a good day for photos. I drove to Maple Ridge (about 25 miles form Vancouver) with my window open taking in the morning brisk air and trying to cure the headache from the wedding part I have attended the night before.
After a few bad turns I finally arrived at the destination. The dogs were ready to go. Cheryl who teaches dogs the basics of herding got the sheep rounded up and ready.
What is really amazing about Cheryl is the fact that she owns the sheep for only one purpose – to work with the dogs.
Ricochet, Border Collie that belongs to Cheryl, is not only herding himself, but also shows “newbies” , how to do it.
Ruger is another “veteran of the sport”, is it is such fun to watch them work!
The amazing thing is that the dogs get so concentrated on getting the sheep in line that even if their favouirte treats were involved, they will still choose the sheep over the food.
The eyes never leave the sheep, always focused..
Ricochet is aslo a great teacher, Tyson, just a pup have his first lesson that day and got it so well!
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Tyson had to be on a long leash that was hanging loosely from his neck, but provided Cheryl with the restrain that could be used if Tyson got in trouble. Tyson was fresh after surgery and everyone had to be careful. Dog’s safety is number one, but nobody wants the sheep to get hurt either. Normally the dogs would nibble on the sheep’s feet to make them move, but Ricochet and Ruger do not utilize this behavior.
The sheep gets moved around by the dog running them into place, stopping when necessary etc.
Anyway I will let you all know when the article is printed and you can read a fantastic and interesting story by a very talented journalist lady in a great magazine.
If you own the Border Collie you know how active they are, maybe trip to the country to get a little herding lesson would be in order?
It really looks like dogs have lots fun doing it and they are so tired after!
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