Sense & Sensibilities of A Young Cow Dog (Part One)

One of our Lulu's was in distress over the weekend. I was piling up more wood and watched as the young cow dog in the crew laid down by her side and then gently escorted her back to her herd. It took a young cow dog to alert me, move her, and keep the heifers and bulls off so I could examine her. "Rook" was right  by her side, and all day today watching over her. She has improved a bit, but will probably have a vet out tomorrow if we don't see her recovering. 

I will move you along at a nice and steady pace

I will be  patient enough to allow you a break and watch for predators

I will keep by your side and not let you stray off

OK girl, I will nudge you gently since I know you are under-the-weather

Ok girl  - I have your back - keep moving

Ok Boss, I am working on keeping the rest of the herd away so you can attend to her

Ok Boss she is back with the herd - I am keeping watch for you

I had to add a pic of Rook as a pupster at 10 weeks of age. When he was a pup I called him the "Masked Marvel". Rook was also raised in the long cold bitter Alberta winters, so he is willing to endure the powder  to help with ranch chores. He is posing with his bro "Creed" who lives with Mary ellen in Burnaby, BC. Creed is currently training on sheep for future herding trials with his wonderful owner. 

My "Masked Marvel"

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