BLUE MERLE Australian Cattle Dog Leash Holder

June 20, 2001: I am 48 years old, born and raised in a farm & ranch area. My family always had at least one dog, usually two or three of various breeds. Most of them knew they were dogs. My red female heeler has has a really different view of the world. I am very grateful for this book in helping me see things her way. It has saved me a lot of hard work trying to 'correct' behaviors that are bred into her for good reasons. Instead, I just tell the neighbors 'She's a non-cuddler.' Excellent...

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Dog Days wasn't Blue Mountain's first album, but it was the first one that gave a clear picture of just how good the group could really be. Unlike their self-titled and self-released debut, Dog Days paired Blue Mountain with a sympathetic producer, and Eric "Roscoe" Ambel beefed up the band's sound in the studio without cluttering up their style; Cary Hudson's guitar now roared with the sweet thunder it deserved, and the simple but muscular support from bassist Laurie Stirratt and drummer Frank Coutch...