Fascinating, watching dog and sheep and human. When dog laid down, looked so much like a pool player lining up a shot. And the sheep bore passing resemblance to a roller derby pack. So athletic, so subtle. Flanking maneuvers, herding behavior.
There were the occasional standoffs, stubborn sheep. But no biting allowed.
Gorgeous landscape, dramatic clouds. Took the fast route there, pouring rain when we arrived. Took the slow route back, through twisting, shoulderless, paintless almost roads through the wild mountain passes. The main route back is freeway, and down Parley's Canyon too many SUV drivin' maniacs going 80. So, we returned with deliberation, passing a profusion of yellow wildflowers and already turning leaves.
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Sheep roller derby. I like it!
Aahh - the national sport of Wales, always worth going for the scenery - yours sounds so similar.
Smaller-scale activities for sheep-dogs around here also includes duck-herding which is a joy to watch, especially when it's those bolt-upright Indian Runner ducks.
FG,
Might have been all the whistles, as well.
RR,
I happened upon some video of the runner ducks, burst out laughing.
Sounds great! including the slow way back. I like the analogy of the pool shot, that *is* just what those border collies look like pointing their shoulders at the sheep.
I've heard of goose herding as well but haven't been lucky enough to witness that.
I'll see if I can find that clip.
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