The Lamb that says "Yeah"

 

Round up your mates for a GUINNESS on St Patrick's Day

 

Basic Expectations of Herding Dog

Once the herding instinct in your dog has been established. The main basic requirements for herding is being able to calm your dog down, plus to have mastered the basics of dog obedience like sit, stop, stay and the recall. When you have this, you can embark on a successful herding career with your dog.

 

Zero Tolerance for Biting - New Herding Rules for Queensland

Introduction of new Herding rules for Queensland effective 26th March 2012

Gripping:
The current rules allowing gripping are inappropriate with the ever-increasing public and media scrutiny for a practice which is a recreational activity. The CCCQ Constitution and Rules support animal welfare as described in the more recent animal protection legislation and do not condone this behaviour.

This particular matter has been brought to the attention of the RSPCA who have written to the ANKC. In Queensland the DPI and Biosecurity Queensland are also monitoring many of our practices. Council noted that not one of the state herding rules review proposals had addressed the issue.

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Becca - World Sheep Dog Champion 2011

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Inherit Traits

Limit your training time by investing in a biddable Border Collie that has a very strong cast, working ability and heading instinct thats been inherit from past generations.

 

Champis the Herding Rabbit

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Champis the amazing herding rabbit

Please note there is no biting here!

 

TNS and CL Testing To Begin Again

Fantastic news to hear that the Sydney University Faculty of Veterinary Science will be continuing research on  Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (CL or Storage Disease)  and Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS) in the Border Collie thanks to Dr Alan Wilton. Testing will be part of this research and this is likely to start by the end of March 2012.

 

Toowoomba Dances With Dogs Competition - 4th February 2012

Elkana Major Look CCD DWDF.N HTM.S BH (aka Chook)

1st & Quallie Heelwork to Music Novice

 

Elkana Steppin Outin Styler HTM.N BH (aka Styler)

3rd & Quallie Heelwork to Music Novice

3rd & Quallie Freestyle Starter

 

Maree you must be very proud of both your boys? Well done!