Marmalade still loves Boo Boo. But that is not the good news. We all know about the Marmalade and Boo Boo show!
Everyone loves the new hay. But that is not the good news either.
The Good news is that the Duke of Kupa is not doing the gaggy face anymore. The gaping. And rasping. Though I will still put him through the next worm course when it arrives. But it seems that the sheep drench has made a vast impression on his health. He is still a little hunched, but on the surface he seems much improved. I am feeling optimistic. Very good news.
When I first got Boo I swore I would not teach him to retrieve. One retrieving dog was enough I thought, but yesterday I finally gave in. He needs something more to do, something he can succeed in. And after only 15 minutes of training, he was bringing his stick back for me, laying it at his feet, not my feet yet but we are close, and will even, if I am fast, put the stick in my hand, (but he kind of throws it to me so I really do have to be fast!).
He is a premature catcher though – we need to work on giving me some space to throw, before he catches. However even with these two short lessons he is paying attention to me a lot better. Instead of focusing on out- running Ton and being in trouble.
TonTon had to be asked to sit on the sidelines for the training so there were no fights, but he did not seem to mind.
And I did detect a snigger.
But Boo caught on very fast.
A different dog when he is inside though.
Though the Bad in Bad BooBoo is never far away.
While the cat and dog played yesterday, I made two batches of soap. One with a wonderful lemon and eucalyptus essential oil that Tanya sent me from Europe with the arnica for healing. The other batch of soap I made is scented with lemon grass. Our house smells like an apothecary. Wonderful.
I hope you all have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farmy,
celi
ps Later last night I crept out to the barn again to take this photo for you. I did not want to use a flash so it is a bit grainy. But here is Sheila deep in her straw, under her blanket – sleeping.
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81 responses to “Good news and Lots of Sweetness”
Hehe, I read soap as soup! 😉
yikes, hope I did not write soup, though lemon grass soup sounds interesting actually.. c
Look up soup in any Thai cookbook, and I am certain that most will have lemon grass in the ingredients. Mm…… 😉
Laksa? But not as an essential oil hopefully! 😉
“And I did detect a snigger.”
Did you doubt it for a moment? What a great and comical shot! 😉
Glad the Kupa is on the mend.
Good news that Kupa is responding to the Ivermectin. May it continue.
Is there a chance Ton and Boo could work as a team? Would Ton tolerate that after being ‘the’ working dog for so long?
The problem with Boo is he wants to herd Ton.. so we have some work ahead of us in that department.. c
I am so pleased with the results for Kupa! I also adore the love look in the kitten’s eyes and the peaceful face on Boo….I’ll bet it’s really nice to sleep with purring and kneading paws….
Linda
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You are a regular Dr. Doolittle–or Dr. Do-a-lot! Being a vet and seamstress and farmer and dog trainer–my my. Touching photos of Marmalade and Boo.
Such a loving, warm and upbeat post, So glad the Duke is improving as you are, too. You know I just love that Sheila. What a character! Boo and Marmalade…I have save so many pics to my computer I may need more memory. Working dogs need jobs…..even if it is only rounding up a stick. Kudos
That is good news! Hi, TonTon!
Good for Boo, learning so quickly to retrieve, but then he’s a smart boy. Mirrhi, my heeler/border collie cross puppy has to work for all her privileges…..I hide her collar at night and she has to find it and bring it to me before she gets a walk…..which she does very well now, and walk nicely on lead before she gets a game. She’ll drop the ball in my hand when I ask, but her favourite thing is to throw at it me as she dashes past at a 100 miles an hour. Just a caution about getting Boo to jump high for the stick, they can come down hard and put hips or knees out …….we know how that hurts, hey?………..and his bones will still be soft baby bones and easily damaged.
Yes, i do understand that caution, thank you.. Love the idea of hidng the collar, you and Mirrhi must have done lots of work together.. our favourite at the mo is “Find your baby” and boo will search high and low, until he finds his kitten! have lots of work ahead of me to catch up with you!!.. c
Mirrhi is a good few months older than Boo, so we have a head start age wise. They do love the “find” game, it’s a great boredom buster and a good way to focus those cottonwool brain moments!
Happy to hear Kupa is doing better.
Love the puppy and kitty pics. So cute!!!
By-the-way, when will you be conducting your soap making class? 🙂 That is on my bucket list of things to learn.
I am still learning really, but you are most welcome to come and learn with me! c
A wonderful letter of love and achievements to bring smiles on all our faces ~ not one bit of bad 🙂 ! Methinks these are the best ones yet of the Boo and Marmalade story!!! And what a sweet one of Sheila . . . must sleep a deep sleep not to have woken up!! For me the best tho’ was to see how much you managed to do . . . somehow it feels there is a little ‘good’ surfacing there also . . .
Surfaced just a little bit too much actually, but am being good on the couch today.. seriously improving all the time though, how are you though Eha, are you well?
Fifth Amendment Milady ~ but cracking two molars to pieces day before yesterday in addition to other matters brought no joy!! Dentist tomorrow: your darling daughter may have just said a few things about Down Under dental bills!! See you day after tomorrow anyways, as won’t be back before your ni-ni’s . . . hugs . . .
oh dear, how miserable.. you poor thing, teeth are such a trial, but better to have them! take care.. c
Awwwww. Such good news and cute photos all around! That made my day.
So much wonderful news in one post Cinders! Those photos of the Boo and Marmy are priceless!
You’ve made our day! 🙂
What great news about the Duke perking up. Whoever would have thought that sheep drench could cure a peacock! I learn so much from your blog. Sounds like a good idea to give Boo an outlet for his exuberance. Seems to work with teenagers.
teenagers!!! c
Juliet Batten had such nice things to say about your blog, I just had to stop by and see. So glad I did, Celi, and will return to read more.
thank you and wonderful to meet you.. juliet keeps me connected to the rhythms at home.. I love her blog.. c