So Ma'ii had his herding instinct test today. We were suppose to have it weeks ago, but we kept experiencing scheduling conflicts, so today was the big day! It went about as well as I thought it would. Over all, Ma'ii did great, but needs some training and direction. The test was done by a local rancher who's huge into stock dogs. He was a bit biased towards Border Collies, and made a comment about how ACDs are a very "thick headed" breed, so I was leary before the test began if he was even going to give Ma'ii a fair chance.... But once he was in the pen, it went well, the rancher agreed that he has potential, and said he'd be willing to work with us. So we'll be heading back in a week or so for Ma'ii's first class!
Are you going to take lessons with him? Lol @ the rancher's comment... it's so funny how ACD people talk crap about BCs and vice versa. An ACD person told me BCs are dumb and end up getting kicked by cattle. I can see how one breed is great with stubborn cattle, and the other is best with timid sheep. Gonzo is the rare BC who herds like an ACD on crack.
