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Back at the yard trials again, we have an Australian Kelpie called Boof.

It was a hot, dry day and the sheep were being particularly cantankerous, but Boof took it all in his stride. With confidence, and a relaxed style, he was able to read the sheep and preempt every move. Slowly and calmly he guided the sheep with far more considered and methodical movements than some of the younger dogs were able to muster.

I feel this photo captures some of that easy-going and confident nature; no fear, no aggression, just getting the job done.

#DogsOfFedi#DogsOfMastodon#Dogs
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Nonilex

The next day, #Hurricane visited the White House for the final time. Hurricane’s former #SecretService colleagues presented him with a plaque with his name on it & an American flag. Mirarchi declined to say whether Hurricane was euthanized, but after the White House visit, Mirarchi said he & about a dozen of his former colleagues gathered around Hurricane as he died.

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Nonilex

#Hurricane & Mirarchi received the Secretary’s Award for #Valor by the DHS, an honor that recognizes acts of #heroism, in Nov 2015.

In Sept 2016, Hurricane retired due to his health. While Hurricane loved playing with Kong toys, Mirarchi said he still trained Hurricane, who was accustomed to practicing.

In Dec 2016, the Animal Medical Center in NYC named Hurricane one of its annual top dogs, covering his postretirement medical bills, Mirarchi said.

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Nonilex

The suspect, 23-year-old Dominic Adesanya, was taken to a hospital with injuries from a dog bite. #Hurricane’s body was covered in bruises, bumps & blood, Mirarchi said, & he was taken to a veterinarian. Mirarchi said he worried Hurricane would die of his injuries.

The next day, the #SecretService posted photos of Hurricane & Jordan on social media & said a veterinarian cleared them to work. But Hurricane was never as nimble again, Mirarchi said.

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Nonilex

On Oct 22, 2014, #Hurricane was 6 yrs old when he spotted a man jumping the White House fence. The intruder fought off another #SecretService canine, Jordan, when he was about halfway across the North Lawn. But then Hurricane, who weighed more than 60 pounds, charged in for a brawl that lasted a few seconds before Hurricane knocked the man to the ground.

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Nonilex

#Hurricane, who had a black coat & brown eyes, joined the #SecretService’s K-9 unit in November 2012 & was paired with Mirarchi. Hurricane underwent more than 4 months of training at the Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD, learning to bite hard, jump high & react quickly to security threats. When Hurricane was promoted to guarding the White House, he jumped & spun in excitement from the back seat each time Mirarchi drove onto the property.

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Nonilex

Now, Mirarchi is celebrating #Hurricane’s life. The 15-year-old died in Alexandria, Virginia, on Feb. 12, Mirarchi said.

Since the October 2014 incident at the White House, Mirarchi said he has tried to repay Hurricane for his loyalty, giving him lots of bacon-flavored treats & creating a nonprofit organization in his name to raise money for retired #law enforcement & #military dogs’ veterinary care.

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k9hurricanesheroes.org/

Hurricane's HeroesK9 Hurricane's HeroesK9 Hurricane is a retired United States Secret Service Canine. See what he is up to now in retirement and learn about his time protecting the POTUS and First Family in Washington D.C. Consider donating today to Hurricane's Heroes which raises funds to subsidize the cost of medical bills for retired
Sunguramy :nb_lily:

How it looks when an area search dog finds you!

...you don't see them much. They work large areas (as the name implies) which means they are probably hundreds of yards, maybe even a quarter mile if the wind conditions are good, from the handler. This means they find and then have to go alert their person and bring them back! You'll see them a few times especially if the person is far away (dogs are FAST!) as they bounce between you and their handler, alerting each time.

(Note: the collar is a garmin gps tracking collar, NOT a shock collar)

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Dog Photography

I managed to get to some yard dog trials the other week and was rewarded with some great shots.

The sheep were being absolute menaces, which sucks for the competitors, but makes for some great photos.

I just love the flying dirt and harsh shadows in this picture. It really gives a sense of just how hot and dry it had been. Unfortunately I don't know who this pup is, but I assure you he put up a valiant effort against those belligerent sheep!

#DogsOfMastodon#DogsOfFedi#Dogs
Dog Photography

As we move into spring and the weather warms up, the dog shows are really starting to kick off.

While it's interesting watching the dogs compete, I think the real fun is in wandering around the crowd and seeing the dogs 'be themselves'.

This is Dash, she's 16 months old and bursting with character. While she may seem relatively calm in this picture, I assure you it was but a brief respite in an otherwise impassioned quest to entice someone over to play with her.

This photo was taken at a conformation show, but Dash's owner assures me that she is doing very well at herding, so fingers crossed I can catch up with her at a sheepdog trial some time soon.

#DogsOfMastodon#DogsOfFedi#Dogs
Dog Photography

It's nice when I go to a show or trial and see a dog I've photographed in the past.

I took some photos of Byron back in February at the Royal Canberra Show (mastodon.au/@dogPhotos/1123597) and had the pleasure of seeing him again in July, at another show, where I was able to take this shot. I didn't notice at the time, but when I put the photos side by side it was amazing how much he'd grown in just a few short months.

#DogsOfMastodon#Photography#Dogs
Dog Photography

I've been quite smitten by Heelers lately. While cattle dogs tend to be few and far between at sheepdog trials, I did manage to snap a few nice shots of some spectators at the 2024 National Sheep Dog Trial Championships (wow, that name is a real mouthful).

This is Martyn. His calm appearance is belied by his pricked ears, which reveal his true state of alertness. While I may be projecting a little, his expression says to me: 'Why is the guy I was playing with just moments ago, now sitting out of reach pointing a giant camera at me?'. While I'm sure he would rather we had kept playing, I feel he is resigned to the fact that sometimes humans are just weird.

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Dog Photography

My normal stomping grounds are sheepdog trials, but earlier in the year I visited the Royal Canberra Show and grabbed some great shots of some competing dogs. Having never attended a conformation show before I was met with a very different environment to the sheepdog trials I'm used to. The ability to walk up and talk to the dogs (and their owners) was a new experience and allowed me to practice photographing dogs that are sitting still, which made for a nice change.

The huge diversity of breeds was also a big advantage however, after reviewing my photos, I realise I almost exclusively took pics of working dogs. Oh well, I guess I know what I like...

This is Byron (aka Warrukadli Desert King). Byron did very well at the show, winning both Puppy in Group and Puppy in Show in the Working Dog category. While he seems sweet in this picture, I sense mischief in those eyes!

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Sylvia Wright

Speaking of livestock, I see that the Australian ABC has begun Season 2 of "Muster Dogs." Season 1, on Netflix, followed a litter of kelpie puppies as they trained to herd sheep and cattle. In Season 2, the dogs are border collies. Hope it goes to Netflix, too.

#WorkingDogs #Dogs

theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2

The Guardian · Muster Dogs returns – with border collies instead of kelpies: ‘It’s like comparing Holdens to Fords’By Patrick Lenton
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