28/03/2026
Eversince we got Zola (she was 8 weeks old) we've been dedicated to educating ourselves on how to work WITH her and the livestock. It hasn't been easy for me especially, since I had NO farming or working dog experience.
Zola's excellent breeding left no doubt that she knows what to do, it's up to us to guide and direct her.
I've had the privilege to attend a few livestock handling and dog training schools over the past 2 years with the most amazing trainers in the industry 👏
It's not been easy for me and Zola's been frustrated with me more than once 🙄
However, after attending my SECOND course with Neil McDonald I think the penny has finally dropped and I "get" it 🤔
Today, we achieved our first "hold" in like forever!!! This is a HUGE achievement for both Zola and me 👏👏👏👏 I'm so excited I just had to share 😁😁 she is AMAZING!!!!
She held the sheep calmy for a good ten minutes from quite a fair distance. I released her, we walked away and we left the sheep in a calm and content manner 👌👌
Zola, thank you for being so incredibly patient with me and teaching me how to do this = forever grateful 🙏 🧡
Rachael Treasure & Doug thank you for our beautiful girl and all your help & support 🙏🙏 couldn't have done it without you 🏆🏆
