I Love Rob!
I have been without a solid trial dog for sometime. Bill was the best dog I have ever owned. He died at the end of 2007 and I have not really been able to fine a dog that has come close to his ablity until Rob. Bill did “grow up” faster then Rob. Bill was in (and won) his first trial at 14 months old. But, both dogs have great feel for their sheep, plenty of power, and both try very hard for me.Rob has had issues with taking corrections but this last week he is getting soooo much better. Today I did a little “ranch work” with him (we have to make ranch work up since I only have 18 sheep.) He has had trouble going into pens but is getting over it. Still sloppy but at least he’s going in! After that, we worked a set of 4 sheep in the field. He is a great looking dog in the open and is a very pretty mover! Since he is taking corrections better his driving is getting better too. Inside flanks are coming along! He still likes to flank off to the heads on the drive. I have to call his name a bit to keep him on line. I think he’ll be fine…. just has to learn to stay behind his sheep.Overall I am very happy with him. Rob is, by far, my favorite dog in the kennel to work.