Tag: Training Aids
The sheepdog whistle (2 of 2)
How to work your sheepdog on whistle commands. Teaching the dog to work on whistle sounds Part 2 – Once you can blow a sheepdog whistle consistently, it’s relatively easy to teach your dog to work off whistle commands.This totally remade and revised tutorial takes you through the process of familiarising your dog with whistle…
The training ring (2 of 2)
Part 2: Advanced work in the sheepdog training ring Transform your sheepdog training A correctly sized training ring is simple to make, and will transform the early stages of sheepdog training. That’s not all it can do though. A sheepdog training ring can also be an extremely useful aid when it comes to teaching the…
The training stick
Correctly used, the training stick gives better control and reduces training time. For better control and easier training By far the most important tool we use for training sheepdogs is the lightweight plastic pipe. We call it the Training Stick – and we wouldn’t like to have to train dogs without one! This tutorial describes…
The training ring (1 of 2)
Part 1: Contain the action! A training ring makes sheepdog training easier. Contain the action One of the most useful assets that help us to train a sheepdog is the sheepdog training ring. It’s very much more versatile than you might think. A simple but properly constructed training ring, will make the early stages of…
The sheepdog handler
The sheepdog handler and how to become a better trainer! Qualities of a good sheepdog trainer It’s all very well learning about the dog, the sheep, and the training area, but it’s equally important to think about some of the qualities required in a sheepdog handler or trainer, and how to make improvements. This tutorial…
Training Max – the gripper (1 of 3)
A gripper (a dog attacking biting and gripping sheep) must be quickly brought under control for the welfare of the stock. Find out how we correct Max’s bad ways. Not for the faint-hearted PART 1: This tutorial deals with one of the most difficult aspects of sheepdog training, how to cope with a very strong-willed…
Introducing a young dog to sheep (puppy training essentials)
Important points to remember when introducing a young dog to sheep Lead walking has consequences The more familiar your dog is with stock before it begins training, the easier it will be to train the dog. This is because the hunting instinct is not as strong in pups as it is in adult dogs. It’s…
The sheepdog whistle (1 of 2)
How to blow a shepherd’s whistle. You’re not alone Part 1 – If you’re finding your sheepdog whistle difficult to blow, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to master at first, but don’t worry. Unless your dog is in the advanced stages of training, there’s really no need to hurry. A sheepdog whistle…