The Dog Who Stares at Rocks n' Stuff

[Brian Moore]

The Dog Who Stares at Rocks n' Stuff is Jan. She is a retired sheepdog--about 12 or 13 years old now I think--who belongs to a friend in Applecross. I believe the staring behavior is her way of exercising control over the rock or whatever it is she is staring at. Its as if she has stared down a sheep and has got it just where she wants it. We took Jan into the hills with us a few times and she can't stop herself from herding the sheep she encounters. However, when told to cease she instantly obeys. She has good genes; I'm told her granddaughter was a national champion sheepdog.

What a dog!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Brilliant series Brian - you know, when you're not watching, she makes the rocks move...

The Force is strong in this one

 

[Brian Moore]

The force is with her for sure!

Thanks, Chris.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Hilarious! Wonderful series. Ha! I just keep smiling

 

[Brian Moore]

Hilarious! Wonderful series. Ha! I just keep smiling

Excellent! Thanks Rob.

 

[Lesley Jones]

It is a wonderful set Brian. The fourth one with the apple is just superb!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Brilliant! Thats really put a smile on my face!
Beautiful dog too!

 

[Brian Moore]

It is a wonderful set Brian. The fourth one with the apple is just superb!

Much appreciated, Lesley. Thank you.

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Brilliant! Thats really put a smile on my face!
Beautiful dog too!

I'm glad to hear that, Hamish. And yes, she is a beautiful dog. Thanks Hamish.

 

[Mark Grant]

Brilliant, reminds me of our holidays in Scotland where the owner has Border Collies that are fun to watch.

 

[Kev Pugh]

I love dog watching they are so true and honest, these shots are a superb story of a dawg that is truly an enigma one that can stare out stones.....................and apples great series Brian love um all...........

 

[Brian Moore]

Brilliant, reminds me of our holidays in Scotland where the owner has Border Collies that are fun to watch.

Thanks Mark. That's what Jan is of course,...Border Collie.

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I love dog watching they are so true and honest, these shots are a superb story of a dawg that is truly an enigma one that can stare out stones.....................and apples great series Brian love um all...........

Thanks, Kev. Much appreciated. Dugs certainly can bring us much pleasure, can't they Kev?

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Funny, wonderful, superb set of magical images.

 

[Brian Moore]

Funny, wonderful, superb set of magical images.

Thanks, Julian. Much appreciated!

 

[Pete Askew]

Wonderful series. I like the fact that you just see the first one while reading the text and then they go on and get more bizarre as the they go. Have you seen, 'The Men Who Stare at Goats'?

 

[Brian Moore]

Thanks, Pete. No,...I haven't seen that film. But I was aware of it and it was the first thing I thought of when I became acquainted with Jan's interesting behavior. Thanks again Pete!

 

[Beth Carter]

wow. have you tried teaching him tricks? lol. that's pretty funny.

 

[Brian Moore]

wow. have you tried teaching him tricks? lol. that's pretty funny.

No Beth. Didn't try to teach Jan any tricks. She's too smart for that normal dog behavior anyway. Thanks for the comments, Beth.