Saturday, October 4, 2008

Goat Herder/ Camera Critters

If you think this dog loves me, you'd be wrong. It was watching me intently, but it was its JOB. AND it was afraid I was getting too close...

but, unfortunately for ME, not close enough. Camera in hand, I had been slowly edging my way towards a herd of goats, which I could hear in the distance, their bells ringing as they climbed the hill.

Once I was in too close for the dog's comfort, it rushed down the fence line and -- without even a bark -- forced the goats to hide in the thick brush.

Hey, nice doggy. (You ARE a nice doggy, aren't you?) All I wanted to do was take a photo!

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34 comments:

  1. MarinaOctober 4, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    The goats are very indifferent. On the contrary the dog is an...Argus!

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  2. RoseOctober 4, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    That picture of the dog should win prizes...it is wonderful!

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  3. dotOctober 4, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Cute dog picture! Amazing how he looks after the goats.

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  4. ShammickiteOctober 4, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    I hope the goats appreciate all the doggie TLC!

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  5. HopeOctober 4, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    A good dog to do his job as protector so well!

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  6. MaryOctober 4, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    Well, you got at least one good shot of both dog and goat! How interesting to hear how well the dog works with the goats.

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  7. Tanya BreeseOctober 4, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    I think he's a nice dog, he's got a sweet face! What a smart dog too!

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  8. ft. lauderdale daily photoOctober 4, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    Well, no matter that he was a watchdog for the goats, you captured two great images!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    That seems most unusual. Lovely dog.

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  10. DinaOctober 4, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    He sounds like a welltrained shepherd. Nice light you got on the one horn of the goat. It would make a nice shofar to blow on Yom Kippur. :) (Sorry...) Just kidding.

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  11. JulianaOctober 4, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    lovely dog

    I hope you stop by at my CC post also in HERE. Thanks

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  12. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    He LOOKS friendly and cuddly. Maybe he is when hes not on duty. Lovely dog though.

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  13. CarlettaOctober 4, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    He is a gorgeous dog and I'd say very well trained!
    Love the composition of the first image!

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  14. Juneau Alaska PhotosOctober 4, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Greetings from Juneau (AK) Daily Photo!
    It's interesting that the dog didn't even bark. Great photos!:)
    I hope you're having a great weekend.

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  15. bobbieOctober 4, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Well he's a darned good goat herder!

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  16. ChristyOctober 4, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    Nice shots and isn't nice to know that the dog was doing his job well.

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  17. Ramblings of a Villas GirlOctober 4, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    He is a beauty and he takes his job seriously.

    How do you get your pictures this big on the page? Lisa

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  18. UnknownOctober 4, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    He looks like a nice doggy!

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  19. Jane Hards PhotographyOctober 4, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    Just so cute a astory and images.

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  20. ratmammyOctober 4, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    that's a smart doggy!

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  21. bcmomtooOctober 5, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    You may have missed the goats, but the picture of the dog is great! Those are some serious eyes.

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  22. i beatiOctober 5, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    I've been to St. Georges and found it to be a very spiritual place- . Nice animal post big pictures I love sandy

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  23. RoanOctober 5, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    Smart dog! Perhaps if you had explained why you were there he would have been more considerate. Nice escape shot of the goat, though. BJ

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  24. AnonymousOctober 5, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    Lovely captures!

    Have a nice sunday...

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  25. Reader WilOctober 5, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    Your photos are as always very wonderful and the animals are great! The dog is a real herder. In Dutch we call him a "herdershond".

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  26. maryt/theteachOctober 5, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    EG, great photos! He really looks like a nice doggy! I do like living were the seasons change but as a grow older I think I'd like to give Florida a try or maybe San Diego... :)

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  27. Lilli & NevadaOctober 5, 2008 at 12:43 PM

    Oh i love these photos.

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  28. Busy Mom in IowaOctober 5, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    Awesome pictures!

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  29. WillardOctober 5, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Excellent photos and a good story.

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  30. JimOctober 5, 2008 at 11:53 PM

    Hi Ms. T.G, this is a neat series telling of you and the critters.

    Thanks for reading my poem, I do that writing on my Sunday post. Yes, I did meet Mrs. Jim that evening, 37 years ago.

    Sorry I missed you on Skywatch this week, you had some very pretty photos of the St. Georges area.
    ..

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  31. KellyOctober 6, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    What a great looking dog! Great photo!

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  32. MaryOctober 6, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    awww, cute dog portrait, even if he did chase the goats away...

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  33. Rambling WoodsOctober 7, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    That is amazing that the dog knows what to do to keep the goats safe...

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  34. Misty DawnSOctober 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    What an awesome dog!!! I love herding dogs (g, maybe that's why I have three Border Collies hehehe). He's obviously VERY good at his job. Your photo of his is outstanding!

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