Little Ms. Wren (and a few of the others)

Wren on sheep and playing with my dogs this morning.

I see Toss in these 2 looks!!

My girls! They both did wonderful today. I played with them both in the larger area. I had to work a little at blocking Ivy when I changed direction or wanted her to stay behind the sheep a little. She works well in contact, but quite a bit off the sheep like Gwen, but does not seem to have quite as intense desire to keep at their heads, and has quite a bit less eye. The round pen wouldn't be a bad idea for Ivy for awhile. She sure seems like she's going to be nice! Clare is so cool! I can already send (30-50') this little monster and she just goes pretty as a picture! She's better on her 'come' side. She already paces behind the sheep. I'm so excited to see what this girl turns into!! My guess is all Deal, plus some simply because of things I know now that I didn't know with Deal.

She really looks like her Daddy!

Videos below are from this morning. The puppies turned 6 months on the 27th. This is about the 3rd time she has been on sheep and the first time Ella has been in the larger area with her. If she continues on with the way she is going, they won't need the round pen anymore. I think Wren is the most like Cruz on sheep. She likes to be close, but is very polite and sensible- yet bold if she needs to be. She makes me laugh with all her heel nips- good to see that in her since her mother is so full of eye and likes to keep at their heads. Cruz came thru in Wren in that sense. She's going to be such a perfect pup for Ella to start. She's biddable, and certainly has enough power and confidence, and she is not in there (currently anyway!) making a mess. She's going to be like Cruz was for me.