Posts: rockdog | Ugly Hedgehog

nanaval wrote:

Great shots..

Thank you Val, they make me smile too!

Sep 19, 2018 22:54:04 #

Dixiegirl wrote:

And what a tongue! lol These dogs are amazing. Beautiful action shots of this brilliant pooch at work, Phil!

Not sure if it four or five different dogs here, their marking are so similar that it is often only the collar that helps me sort them out. I probably should have thrown in a brown and white for variety. One thing for sure they all have one common characteristic hanging out! Thanks for the visit and kind comment Donna.

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Sep 19, 2018 21:47:49 #

Photography keeps me going!

ditchdigger wrote:

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This is a well done set and makes me want to see much more of this wonderful view from your porches, in all kinds of light! I shoot a lot of birds and I am jealous of your quail shots. I honor the spirit you have expressed here. Please continue to share more of the beauty you see.
Regards, Phil

Sep 19, 2018 18:35:13 #

jerryc41 wrote:

Nice shots

Thanks Jerry.

Sep 19, 2018 14:40:51 #

Cwilson341 wrote:

Great action series, Phil! That is a hard working dog and very dedicated!

Thanks Carol! When you watch them at work you can certainly call them dedicated. When you live in the same household with one, and you don't have any sheep, your might call them obsessed. Always good to hear from you.

Sep 19, 2018 14:34:06 #

vonzip wrote:

Nice shots of a dedicated worker. vz

Thanks vz, they are the definition of dedication! I appreciate your visit.
Phil

Sep 19, 2018 14:31:17 #

Bigal wrote:

Great shots Phil

Iv got the bug after I shot some trials on my holls, but still trying to find some localy

Thanks for the kind words Alan! The Sheep Dog Association in my area has a website with a very active schedule available. Google could be your friend. Cheers my friend, hope all is well with you.
Phil

Sep 19, 2018 14:26:02 #

Sylvias wrote:

Great action shots Phil.

Thank you for your kind comment Sylvia, much appreciated!

Sep 19, 2018 14:24:25 #

blacks2 wrote:

Fantastic series Phil. These dogs are just amazing how they control the movements of the the sheep.

Thanks Mike! When I get next year's sheep dog trials schedule I will send you a copy if you are interested. Several are in Marin and Sonoma Co.
I appreciate your visit Mike.

Sep 19, 2018 14:20:29 #

alby wrote:

it's what they do.... they love it... comes natural and gets better with more training and practice.... we have had two and never trained them at all to herd. all we had to say was "bring 'em home" and wait. 10 minutes and they were all in the barn........ nice pics, by the way, thanks

It really is what they do! I can't think of a more convincing example of "hard-wired behavior". Thank you for the visit and comment.

Sep 19, 2018 14:17:29 #

AzPicLady wrote:

Great pics!

Thanks Kathy, I appreciate your comment.
Phil

Sep 19, 2018 14:15:16 #

Linda From Maine wrote:

Work ethic extraordinaire! Terrific action shots, Phil.

Their work ethic shames us all, but then my goals in that area have been fairly modest in recent times. Thanks Linda!

Sep 19, 2018 14:11:40 #

Lee Roman wrote:

That Poor Dog is ready for a Heat Stroke and Heart attack!! Dog determined not to stop till the Last Sheep is in Home in the fold!!

These were trials and several dogs are shown here. None of these amazing animals were overworked, but one, after successfully completing her task, ran straight to a watering tank and jumped in! Thanks for your visit and comment.

Sep 19, 2018 14:03:19 #

Erkibler wrote:

I wonder why.

Thanks for the comment.

Sep 19, 2018 13:01:07 #

Some More Alaskan Fall Colors.

blacks2 wrote:

Taken a few years back.

Beautiful set Mike. It is amazing how much willows and aspen contribute to fall colors in the west.