Lenajo Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 She changed a lot of people's minds about Aussies. We don't have any claims to fame as a trial dog in the Open world. She did win her share of ASCA events, and once a Novice event at a USBCHA trial. Pretty decent little outrunner, good feel for stock if she felt like using it. Sassy. If I said way to me and she didn't agree she's bark at me and then go come by. I worked her hard. Far harder than a dog should have been worked sometimes. She was tough as nails and never complained. Her first time on stock was on unbroken yearlings and the clinician spared no mercy on her inexperience. It was learn or get kicked. So she learned. Most importantly she was the best friend a women could have. When it was just me and her she had my back, whether it was a loose bull or 300 head of goats scattered in the swamp. She raised a lot of Border Collies, and taught dozens of dogs their manners both on and off stock. We were working a little collie from a local dairy once that had a bad habit of almost bringing in the calves, then flipping to the head and driving them off. She wouldn't do that if you stood out there, and I had about enough of running out to deal with it. So I put her out there with Jo as a brace. She flipped and drove those calves back over Jo twice. The third time Jo came around the group and whipped her soundly. It was clearer than any training I could have done, and the problem was solved from that point on. She wasn't much in terms of reproducing herself, and after one litter I just didn't bother. There wasn't meant to be another Joey in any way. That's ok. I don't think my heart could take another one. Rest in peace sweet girl. Until we meet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I am very sorry to hear that you lost your good old dog. Aussies are grand dogs and our old MacLeod was also good at teaching the youngsters their manners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloRiver Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Oh Wendy, I am so sorry to read this. I'm glad I had the chance to meet Joey. She was really special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertranger Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 ...and I shall leave a place in the garden for puppies to dance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 It sounds like she was a grand old girl. I know what it means to be loved, revered really, by an aussie. I'm truly sorry for your loss, Wendy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm so sorry, Wendy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm sorry to hear this. I know how special she was to you. They just don't make them like that anymore, do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like quite a dog. And am I reading that right? 18 yrs. old? Wow. Rest in peace, old girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sounds like a good little girl Rest now Jo, be free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I am very sorry, Wendy. Joey was a special girl who had a front seat in your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 My deepest symathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I am so sorry about the loss of your best friend, I know the pain is awful, I wish I could say something to fix it, but I know that she was lucky to have you, as you were her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Wendy, so sorry for your loss. The wonderful girl she was just shines out of what you wrote about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sheepdoggal Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 My deepest sympathies Wendy. She sounded like a grand gal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizmo Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 (((hugs))) What I saw and have read of her, she seemed like a grand dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Ode To A "Heart Dog": So this is where we part, my friend, And you'll run on, around the bend, Gone from sight, but not from mind, New pleasures there you'll surely find. I will go on. I'll find the strength. Life measures quality, not its length. One long embrace before you leave, Share one last look, before I grieve. There were others, that much is true, But they be they, and they aren't you. And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought, Will remember well all you've taught. Your place I'll hold, you will be missed, The fur I stroked, the nose I kissed. And as you journey to your final rest, Take this with you....I loved you best. ~ Anonymous Via con Dios, Joey; that'll do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Godspeed Joey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sorry for your loss, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss, Wendy. Run free, Joey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I am so sorry. She sounds like she was a very grand old girl. The kind we all hope to share out lives with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 My sympathies for your loss - it's always hard to lose a friend you've had for so long. RIP, sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm so sorry. Sounds like Joey was pretty darn special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack & Co. Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm so sad to hear that your partner is gone. Good dog, Joey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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