Part I: Halloween And Your Dog(s) 🎃
Halloween is in the top 10 for popular holidays celebrated here in America. So be prepared - especially if you live in a busy...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Oct 11, 20222 min
Celebrities, Hollywood, Movies And How They Affect Our Breed Choice
Have you ever considered what motivates our decisions for buying a breed of dog/cat? Well for most of us, we might have a fond memory of...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Sep 13, 20222 min
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) And Her Royal Dogs
As an American, I have been interested in the Royals for close to 40 years. My interest began when Diana Spencer came on the scene. I...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Sep 11, 20222 min
My Professional Assessment Of The Doodle
A few weeks ago, I felt compelled to write a blog regarding the issues a person might face when purchasing a Doodle breed. I have bred...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Sep 6, 20222 min
Doggy Bites: How Do Our Insecurities Affect Our Pets
Most behavioral dog issues, I often face are the result of the human’s internal problems. Their fear of crowds is the most common, to...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Sep 4, 20222 min
Livestock Guardian Dogs: Are They Really Necessary?
The answer to this question is: no they aren’t necessary. The need for this breed can be useful, if you have livestock that are left...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 30, 20222 min
Beautyberry Season!
Yesterday, I was walking with 2 of our male dogs, (Baxter and Humphrey), and I was remembering how much joy berry (i.e., blackberry),...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 29, 20221 min
A New Generation Of Sheep Farmers
Jules contacted me a few weeks back, having found our farm information through "Georgia Sheep and Wool Association", Jules was very...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 26, 20221 min
Big Congratulations To Freya On Her Graduation!!
Freya met all the training course requirements to receive her certificate for my, Basic Puppy Training Course with an Introduction To...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 26, 20221 min
Happy National Dog Day!
How did you celebrate this Happy Day? Please share photos to gabriella@thepaintedegg.com. I'll post them here on our website and our...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 23, 20222 min
Snacks, Snacks And More Snacks!!
We are a society that loves food. Most of us celebrate special occasions with our favorite yummy recipes. Food makes us happy and we want...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 20, 20221 min
Border Collie Puppy Common Behavior(s) 3-5 Months Old
This is a herding breed. They were designed to work sheep in rural, rough terrain. For many BC’s their job of herding, is no longer...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 20, 20221 min
Doggy Bites: It’s NOT YOU (dog) It’s me! And That’s the Truth
There are a few factors as to why people relinquish dogs. The truth is (my own experience) people believe that seeking outside training...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 19, 20222 min
Kids and Canines
Getting a puppy for our kids is a wonderful experience for the whole family or it should be; but the truth is-many parents/guardians get...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 13, 20222 min
Why Border Collie’s Aren’t For The “Faint Hearted”
I have had a very unfortunate experience with Bronwyn and Duff’s last litter. I have had 2 individuals both men that have not had the...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 11, 20223 min
Be Cautious Of Doodles?
This might sound a bit hypocritical since I bred them once: our Border Collie to a Poodle. I will explain why some people, or most...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 10, 20221 min
Changes are coming this Fall 2022…
We are currently reformatting our website. We have been working with a wonderful web designer, Ashley, and we are hoping to clean up our...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 8, 20223 min
Dog Fighting
This isn’t an easy topic to address because as dog owners we never want to believe our obedient furry family member would ever get in a...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 8, 20222 min
Doggy Bites: What Is Displaced Frustration/Aggression?
Before I get into the title of this blog, I need to explain my thoughts regarding “Aggression”. I don’t use the words frustration and...
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A. Gabriella Reid
Aug 5, 20222 min
Doggy Bites: Doorbells and Dogs
Does your dog run while barking towards the door when company, delivery people come by? This is not unusual but can pose problems for the...
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