D Strickland

Sorry ... this has absolutely nothing to do with herding ... Herding implies that the dog can "read" livestock and anticipate where the stock is going and how to best control them while trying to listen to their handler who is sending them in the wrong direction or trying to stop them. My dog chasing / stalking flies is closer to herding than this !!! LOL Dave S

Thanks ... I'll try the WormX ... better than 3 consecutive days ...

My 6 month old is inhaling both meals .... we may have a parasite issue. She's never been wormed that I know so I'll worm her. How would I worm her or give her shots if she was never handled? Most farmers believe that keeping their LGDs wild is the best idea ... I believe that their instincts will have them guard livestock no matter if they like you or not. Any idea what is the best "broad-based" wormer for LGDs ? My working dogs get Fenbendazole 10% solution.

Thanks Bill ... That's pretty much what I decided to do. I'll leave my old guy on the self feeder because that's what he's used to ... I'll keep the pup on 2 feedings per day until she turns 9 months old and then I'll switch to once a day. I never liked self feeders but my old guard dog was used to it when I got him so I left him on it.

Good deal ... best of luck to you ... I work at Verizon in Owasso ( 10 mins east of Tulsa ). Call or email me ... let me know when you get to town..

My old "Chewy" Louie died in January but I still have my 5 year old BC I also have an Aussie that I just started training - she's 10 months old. I am looking for my next BC but I'm not in any rush ... the last 4 were a disappointment. Are you coming to Tulsa for a job interview ?

Let me know when you're in town and we'll work dogs .. or go for coffee. I'm always ready and willing to work or talk dogs.... Dave S

I go over at least once a day .. usually in the afternoon on my way home from work. If it stormed the night before or it's really hot I go over morning and night. I'm there at least twice a day on weekends. When the temperature cools down some I'll be there in the evenings also. The lady across the road is a vet and she keeps an eye on the place. This is lease land ... We own land 45 mins east but there are no jobs out there ... we had to move closer to Tulsa for work ... my girls are both in High School now so I'm not moving for at least two years. This is the perfect setup for me right now.. later we will move back to our land, I'll retire and live off the money from my wife who's a nurse !!! LOL

My sheep and dogs are 14 miles away so it makes it a little more challenging on some days... But well worth it... I wish I could play with sheep and dogs all day .. every day.. Thanks,

I may just have to resort to that ... dang it...

Thanks ... I tried that but the old guy would guard the entrance ... LOL