Tag Archives: Scotland

Dogs Show Their Stuff at Carol Stream Dog Fest

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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Personal Remarks on Bobby Dalziel Clinic

Bobby Dalziel clinic can be very helpful in learning to train and handle dogs quietly and effectively. Continue reading

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Our New Sheepdog from Scotland

Straid Nell is the newest Border Collie at Heatherhope Farm. She came from Ayrshire, Scotland, very near where Robert Burns wrote his first song about “Handsome Nell.” Continue reading

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Bobby Dalziel Returns to Heatherhope for April, 2012 Clinic

Top Scottish sheepdog handler and trainer, Bobby Dalziel, returns to Heatherhope Farm April 26 through May 1 for a handling clinic. Continue reading

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Thoughts of Columba in Deep-Green August

Devotional thoughts of Columba, Iona Scotland and Ireland help us see the blessings in the deep green of an exceptionally wet summer. Continue reading

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Twilight with Mirk

  Mirk and I laid down in the blessed, cool shade. The realization set in with me that he is indeed nearing the end of his sojourn with us; and because of that, I wept. Our time together started almost … Continue reading

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