Pine Tree Hill Farms

24/10/2026

Some familiar Pine Tree Hill Farms faces have found their way into a storybook! 🐾📖

I’m excited to share something a little different with our PTFH family: my children’s book, Maggie’s Journey Home, is now available on Kindle, with paperback and hardback editions coming soon!

I started writing this story back in 2024, inspired by our family animals, life in rural New Zealand and the adventures unfolding around us. I’ve finally been able to finish it—and yes, Sadie and Cash feature in the book! 💛

The story follows Maggie, a much-loved cat who loses her way among the pines. Her journey home brings mischievous magpies, wild pigs, unexpected helpers and moments when she must find the courage to keep going. Along the way, she meets Ruby, a ginger cat who needs somewhere to belong, and discovers a new best friend.

Those of you who know our animals may recognise a few more familiar characters, including Pinecone and our beloved nanny dog, Tashy. While some names and adventures are imagined, the love behind the story is very real.

Since I began writing, we’ve sadly said goodbye to Maggie and Tashy. This book has become a special way to remember them and share a little of their lives with other families. 🐾

🌿 The upcoming print editions will also include Beyond the Pines, an illustrated New Zealand wildlife companion with bird facts, activities and ways children can care for nature.

If your family has welcomed one of Sadie or Cash’s puppies, there’s something rather lovely about reading a story featuring their mum or dad!

Find Maggie’s Journey Home by Victoria Beacock on Amazon Kindle. Every read and share means so much—thank you for being part of our animals’ story. 💛

Maggie’s Journey Home

18/10/2026

Fergus (formerly Sirius) has a few extra weeks with us before he heads off to his new home in Hawke's Bay, and he's making himself very comfortable!z

All our puppies are gently introduced to crates early on so they can learn they're safe, familiar, cosy places to rest. Fergus is so settled that he'll put himself in there for a snooze - just like in this photo.

A crate should feel like a little den, never a punishment. We build positive experiences around it, give the puppies time to relax, and let them enjoy their own quiet space. It's lovely to see Fergus choosing his crate because he feels safe there.

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11/10/2026

A clever Border Collie with a job to do 🐾

Meet Paddy — known as Scout when he was part of our Golden Hour litter. At just 7½ months old, he earned two Rally‑O qualifying certificates from four classes over the weekend! Karen and Paddy have only been training in Rally‑O since August.

Karen said: “Such a clever boy. So many distractions… smells… dogs etc and for such a young boy he did so well.”

Border Collies are intelligent, observant dogs who often love having something to learn and a person to work alongside. That job can take many forms. Rally‑O gives Paddy a chance to practise focus, teamwork and obedience in a fun, structured way.

When we understand what motivates our dogs and channel their energy into positive activities, we can help them shine. Paddy is a wonderful example of the eagerness to learn these puppies can show when they find their focus and enjoy working with their person.

Huge congratulations to Karen and Paddy — I’m so proud of you both! 💙

06/10/2026

Mealtime is becoming one of our favourite little training sessions. The puppies are learning to patiently wait for their turn, respond when called and check in with me—even with dinner in sight! 🍽️

They’re still very much puppies, so we’re celebrating the small wins and building these skills through short, positive practice every day. Calm routines now give them a lovely foundation to keep building on in their new homes.

With four very lucky puppies jetting off to their forever homes over the next few weeks, King, Queenie and Ari are still looking for their forever families. If you think one could be the right fit for you, visit our website to read their profiles or send me a message. 🖤🤍

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04/10/2026

Their families haven’t found them yet. That doesn’t mean their lives go on pause. 🤍

Tomorrow, Ari, King, Queenie and Sirius turn nine weeks old.

They are still waiting for the right homes, through no fault of their own. And while they’re here, they deserve the same care, opportunities and individual attention I would want for any puppy starting life with their new family.

My responsibility as their breeder doesn’t come with an eight-week expiry date.

So this week, all four will begin my Pine Tree Hill Head Start Programme, building on the foundations we’ve been nurturing since they were tiny.

We’ll be working on:
🐾 Coming when called and checking in with their person.
🐾 Positive crate experiences and confidence away from siblings.
🐾 Early lead skills, place training and learning to settle.
🐾 Gentle handling and everyday routines.
🐾 Individual outings, car confidence and watching the world at a comfortable pace.

When a suitable trip to town comes up, one puppy will join me. Their own little adventure, with time to explore life beyond the litter and learn that they can feel safe with someone beside them.

Four puppies means four individual learners. There will be short sessions, plenty of rest, small successes and adjustments for whatever each puppy needs.

I’m including this training at no additional charge to their future families. It is my investment in these puppies and the lives they have ahead of them.

They will still be puppies, with plenty for their new families to teach them. My part is to keep giving them a thoughtful, supported start for every day they remain in my care.

Each week, I’ll share a little of their progress here: the brave moments, the funny moments and the small foundations that matter.

Ari. King. Queenie. Sirius.
Still growing. Still learning. Still very much worth the effort. 🤍

If you’re ready to welcome a Border Collie into your life, you can read their individual profiles at www.pinetreehillfarms.co.nz/puppies and get in touch. Finding the right fit remains at the heart of every match.

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