Birthday Boy: Dog Show & Ice Skating

 

After having his birthday cookie, he decides to work extra hard at the dog show...

 Taking a break for some ice skating.

Ciobair Wins a Major!

 

Ciobair wins a 4 Point Major at the Thanksgiving Classic Cluster Shows. Thanks Juli and Cindy!

Apple Picking & Homemade Apple Pie

Ciobair picked his share of apples at the orchard.  He had at least one bite of every variety.  This is what the bushel of apple turned into...

A Cold Collie

 When Ciobair is cold, he curls up like a seabird or a baby seal.

At the Beach

Dog Park

Meeting a new pittie

And they're off...

The Little Herder

Frisbee

Ciobair Herds the Dog that Chases the Cow

I took the typical cat toy idea and turned it into a large scale dog toy.  This is a great toy for multiple dogs to teach impulse control and to create an off switch for dog's chase instinct which is imperative with a border collie puppy (pair it with sits, downs, leave its, stays).  In this picture, my friend is demonstrating how it works. Simon is chasing the "cow shaped" toy while Ciobair seems to be herding Simon.  It's a perfect situation.  Look how he can turn on a dime.  It's great to see their different methods come out and especially great when they work together to capture the 'cow'.

When Tree Shade is Not Enough

When the heat index is over 110 degrees, sometimes shade from a tree is just not enough. Ciobair is demonstrating is "peakaboo" (walking and sitting between legs) trick with a different handler.  Cute huh?

Dog Sitting aka Ciobair's Slumber Party

Ciobair's Pro Photoshoot with Artist Michael Duva

Ciobair had a modeling session with Photographer Michael Duva in NYC!  You should check out his website and current projects.  He is a truly amazing artist. http://www.duvaphotography.com/