Paws & People at Border Farm

my cautious, fearful, Ocean – part 2

Ocean was growing into the most gorgeous dog I could have imagined. Actually, I didn’t know…
my cautious, fearful, Ocean – part 1

In August 2002, someone told me about a litter of pups, border collie/aussie crosses, that were…
11 years in the Field, A Private Look At My Notebook

My notebook is a collection of words about my work, but it’s also a reflection of…
and what if …

And what if your dog jumps up on you And what if your dog is sound…
my lost boy

We all have our own way of grieving. We all take the time we need, or…
Top 10 Tips – the final from my Gran Dame

I pass along life lessons from my dog Franny, in no particular order. What she taught…
a simple dirt road lesson

In 2003, every Friday for an entire summer and fall, Ocean and I would get in…
I am a coach

I am a coach. I coach our Teams, both people and dog. I coach my dogs,…
Top 10 tips – for families with children and puppies

2013 DWAA nomination for ‘Excellence in Single Blog Post’ Out of all of the things that…
she has never apologized for her choices, ever

DWAA 2013 winner of the Maxwell Medallion Award She has never apologized for her choices. She…