While on the topic of freeze brands, here is a link to register your brand for your dog w/ the La. Department of Ag. Thier enforcment is a lot better than regular court and have some incredible fines and jail times for theft of dogs.
I am getting my brand registered with them as we speak!
http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/portal/Portals/0/AHS/Brand/dogs.pdf