Lochnaw's Prairie Fire

Spark

DofB - August 18, 1998
Owned and Loved by Stacie Noble-Wiebe, Swift Current SK

Spark is a very handsome tri colour male. He stands approximately 21.5" at the withers. 

Spark is a delightful.  He is extremely good-natured and sociable with both humans and dogs.  He is confident that everyone will love him (and they usually do).  Loving to be petted and to be close, but unable to sit still long enough to cuddle . . . Spark is very affectionate.  He bestows hugs and kisses freely, but he's first and foremost my dog.  We share a deep bond.  When I call his name, he's at my side instantly, gazing intently at me with his trusting eyes. 

Spark's intelligence amazes me as I observe how rapidly he learns new skills in obedience, agility or household manners.  He's good at problem-solving and generalizing what he learns to other settings.  Spark is very eager to please and enthusiastic, which makes training lots of fun. 

Motivation is not an issue!  He has endless energy and enthusiasm which we channel into runs at the off-leash park, agility, fetch and wrestling with out Golden Retriever.  I have yet to see Spark truly tired (I call him the Energizer Bunny).  The games that he playfully invents with things he finds in the yard or house often leave me laughing uncontrollably.  Balls and frisbees are the sheep in his daily life and he is very focused when "working" them. 

Spark has always herded other dogs, brooms and snow shovels.  In January 2000, he was finally introduced to sheep for the first time.  He decided that they were fascinating, and his herding instincts quickly kicked in.  So far he has proven to be a very quick study and I'm sure the only thing that limits what he can achieve is the human he has as a handicap. 

My husband, Dave, and I are very grateful to Cheryl for the "Spark" of sunshine and enthusiasm that has become part of our lives. 

Stacie Noble-Wiebe
Swift Current, SK