Re: [Blackbelly] Can we trim horns? (Follow up)

2012-07-07 Thread Michael Smith
In California, a mature dog trained like that is worth $7,000 -$10,000. A pup with a year's training, more to go, and showing promise-- is worth about $1500 or more. I have a mature Aussie dog I rescued from a bad situation. She was not trained at all to do "anything" till I got her at 3 yrs old.

Re: [Blackbelly] Can we trim horns? (Follow up)

2012-07-07 Thread Dave Andrus
A trained and experienced dog with a equally trained and experienced human is a great combination!!! Until the finances, training and experience are in place some 4 way in a 1and 1/2 gallon bucket with a familiar shepherds call can bring a flock of sheep in as long as they are in ear shot. Whil

Re: [Blackbelly] Can we trim horns? (Follow up)

2012-07-07 Thread Natasha
> Please read the article Mary wrote in the BBSAI newsletter that just came out. Where can this article be found? Do you have a link? Thanks, Natasha ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbe

Re: [Blackbelly] Can we trim horns? (Follow up)

2012-07-07 Thread Nancy Johnson
I am very glad to hear you succeeded in your catch quest. I have a small farm, only 22 sheep at the moment, they all know their names and come running when I call, but after I catch the first one, the others are wise and won't be caught. I feel compelled to tell you about a recent trip I t

Re: [Blackbelly] Can we trim horns? (Follow up)

2012-07-06 Thread AtwoodGG
In a message dated 4/23/2012 3:03:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, blackbelly-requ...@lists.blackbellysheep.info writes: Can we trim horns? We just want to thank everyone who sent suggestions on how to trim our little weather's horns. We just finished the job recently due to trouble catch