MELS. NEW ADVENTURES

Mike CHS

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A quick update on Mel. He is fully settled in now and is still working out the basics on interaction between him and Maisy. Both dogs love it when I walk the pasture with them and they both walk under my hand so if I ever needed support, it is right there. :) He alerts when Maisy does and nearly as often he will initiate the alerts as they run out to check out the invader. The mail carrier came down to the house this afternoon to deliver a package and being a small town, he has been here often. He glanced down after hearing Maisy's bark and Mel's BOOM and asked me when I had bought a horse. :)

In case anyone is wondering, I'm comfortable with him in with the main herd as they trust him but I'm only comfortable with them in there when I'm around. The ram is hand tame with me but he is not dog safe. Our Border Collie works him when needed but the Border Collie is tough enough to work cows. The ram is a big boy and amazingly fast so I won't take the risk of either of the dogs being injured so they won't be with the main herd until breeding is over. I didn't have a camera this afternoon but when I drove past the paddock they are in, both lambs were laying partially on Mel and completely asleep (as was he).
 

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I didn't have a camera this afternoon but when I drove past the paddock they are in, both lambs were laying partially on Mel and completely asleep (as was he).
Hearing that just does a heart good! He really has grown into an LGD. Joe :flypig would be proud - and grateful for all those who have helped Mel get to where he is today.
 
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