Friday 28 October 2011

Sheepdog commands- great video

Fantastic video for all of the WSD owners and sheepballs fans out there. Thomas Longton, explains the specific verbal and whistle cues used in sheepdog training. There is no shouting or talk of over powering the dog here. Just understanding of instinct behaviour and how to calmly control it and make working with you rewarding. Note how his dog charges up to him for fuss when he gives her the "that'll do" cue. Even though she wants to go and work the sheep again, she stays near him. Sheepdog training as it should be :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63kEtzehiXo&noredirect=1