| I am so VERY happy with my dog that I couldn't think of a darn thing I would have changed......that is until I read the thread in Working Dogs about herding.
If I had to choose a single day in Luna's life that has been the happiest, it would be the day, 5 years ago, that she accidently got to herd cattle. We were visiting a ranch in the spring, the air was cool and the grass was high. While walking the pasture with the owner, came upon a herd of cattle. When she took off to investigate, they obliged by sauntering off, which got the game going. I was worried that she'd get kicked, but she was so smart about it that she never got within kicking range. Kept looking back to me with the biggest grin you ever saw as she discovered she could make them go. I've never seen her happier. I came home calling it the "Doggie Make a Wish Day".
So, if there was something I would change, it would be this........I'd get her involved in herding while she was still healthy enough to do it. ;) |