Pepper lost her collar somewhere during one of her Great Escapes so I decided to buy her another.
And I am not sure at all if I like it.
I love the colour, but I hate the collar – too big, too wide and too chunky for my wee pin-head Patterdale terrier (Pepper has a small head for her chunky body). So I’ve ordered another one made with rolled leather in the same colour in the hope this is The Collar – I am very fussy about this sort of thing. It has to be right and no matter how I look at it, I know that this one is not. Every time I look at Pepper, I think “nope, I hate your collar”.
However, nothing is every wasted. Ted’s is looking as if his one is about to break and he might end up with this green one instead (hand-me-down – sorry, Ted and twins as well) or, failing that, there is always some sheep that needs a collar when they are in my care, ie a handle easy to grab.
I have also ordered another dog tag for indentification as Pepper likes to wander. She was returned by a complete stranger the other day! Nothing changes. Every time I think it does, she lets me down.
Anywho, the games continue and Pepper is still bouncing around Maggie and Maggie is still chasing Pepper. The funny thing is that they both love this game (and that is exactly what it is) while neither is prepared to back down or stop.
I hope I like the next new collar.
The right collar makes a world of difference. Color, style, size – all must work with the dog. As for this speedy dynamo when visiting other crofts or playing with Maggie – sturdy and brightly colored are useful.
Looks like they are playing Queen-of-the-hill 🙂 🙂
At least they are getting some exercise.
Yeah, Ted and Pepper get new spring collars.
M in NC
Yes, I am the same about collars having to be ‘right.’ And my Decker rat terrier also likes to play with one of my Shetland sheep, last year’s bottle lamb who spent her first weeks in the house so probably thinks she is a dog! Some of my other ewes would smash her if they got the chance . . . and my ram is as calm with her around as can be.
Love the green of that collar….hopefully the next one will be just right. Oh that video is great…and it almost looks like that other sheep standing there, might like to join in too?
Love the way Bert is watching the action and trying to decide if he should join in or not. Wisely he chose to stay out of it. 🙂
That video was great! Pepper clearly loves it. And the others find it interesting too.