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Method to the Madness?!?!

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About Style, Method, and Relationships      Recently, I have been pulled back into the world of work too many hours per week and have not seen my home or dogs nearly enough.  However, any spare minute I might have I have been reading about herding and watching random dvds/videos.  One of the topics that has jumped out at me is that a dog has to develop their own method of moving and working their sheep.  This is so true.  Every dog that I have has a completely different technique.  I am also evolving, trying to recognize which style I like and feel comfortable with.  In this realm, I truly do have a different relationship with each one of my dogs.  Not better.  Not worse.... just different.      I have also been training and talking with different handlers this year, and have gained a different perspective on training outlooks.  This one open handler likes dogs that are NOT complicated.  Talented, athletic, and forthright.  From her view point, that is that.  I like it a l