Tag Archives: herding

Emmaus: The Way of Faith

Posted on April 24, 2020 by John

My wife and I have done herding dog demonstrations with our Border Collies for many years. On those occasions countless people have come up to us, told us that they had some sort of a dog who might have herding … Continue reading →

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Abbie’s Death Leaves a Hole in Our Hearts

Posted on December 6, 2019 by John

Yesterday we put down our beloved Abbie. It has left a big hole in our hearts!! Of course, if you are part of the human race, you have already flinched, because you have the pain stored in every cell of … Continue reading →

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Herding Dog Demonstrations, 2017

Posted on May 17, 2016 by John

Several times a year we load up some of our sheep and our Border Collies and travel to festivals to put on demonstrations. They are herding dog demonstrations, but much more. As the dogs amaze the crowds with their focused … Continue reading →

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Herding Dog Demonstrations for 2015

Posted on April 6, 2015 by John

We invite you to join us for a herding dog demonstration where you will learn about dogs, sheep, wool, and human teamwork. That sounds like a lot, but it’s true.     The first thing you will notice is the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Herding Demonstrations

Posted on March 13, 2014 by John

Connie and I will take our sheep and dogs to a number of venues during 2014 to do sheepdog herding demonstrations. We are delighted to share the wonders of these talented dogs and to explain how sheep have been so … Continue reading →

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Big Crowds and Good Weather for Sheepdog Demo

Posted on April 25, 2013 by John

Heatherhope Farm went to Kline Creek Farm on the weekend of April 20 and 21, 2013. The Lord was good. A week earlier John was sick and the weather was atrocious. But John’s coughing was gone and his voice was … Continue reading →

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Prayerfully Gathering with Spot

Posted on February 2, 2012 by John

February 2, 2012                 As an apprentice sheepdog, Spot has had a tumultuous work history. With the help of the insights from three of the very best sheepdog trainers in the world, Bobby Dalziel, Aled Owen and Gordon Watt, I … Continue reading →

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Free Sheepdog Trial Judging Seminar Jan 21

Posted on November 26, 2011 by John

               “Up North” here we aren’t usually doing much sheepdog training in the dead of winter.  So, how about gathering for some lunch and snacks and talking about judging sheepdog trials by discussing Stuart Walton’s sheepdog trial judging video and … Continue reading →

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Abbie Has Five Puppies

Posted on November 26, 2011 by John

“And when I die…and when I’m dead, dead and gone, there’ll be one child born and a world to carry on.” Laura Nyro wrote those lyrics and Blood, Sweat and Tears and Peter Paul and Mary sang them. But, in … Continue reading →

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Dogs Show Their Stuff at Carol Stream Dog Fest

Posted on September 20, 2011 by John

The dogs of Heatherhope put on a herding demonstration in Carol Stream, Illinois, at the CSBarks Dog Fest. Fighting stubborn ewes they showed how to gain the sheep’s respect. Each dog has its own personality. Continue reading →

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