14 Month Old Border Collie Sheepdog Demonstration & Commands - Adam Henson

[@ddr1645]

This is just incredible to watch. It makes me want to buy a herd of sheep so I can then get a border collie and watch her in action all day.

[@gloweye]

Well-treated working dogs are always so happy. Shows how much clarity about how to please their owners actually matters to a dog.

[@zerksari]

100% can't beat the body language of a working dog, nasty good.

[@jerrysmith1887]

On our ranch we never separate our dogs. Everyone eats at the same time and sleeps under the same roof, people and dogs. We also never leave our senior dogs behind. While still able they help immensely in training the younger dogs. Retirement for our dogs just means riding around in the air conditioned truck watching the youngsters work 😂

[@cragzuk]

Glad to hear it. I don't call being locked up in cage on its own and very dirty "a good retirement". This is just cruel in my eyes.

[@iwanfals7143]

@@cragzuk Yeah, the farmer that I follow from time to time keeps his retired sheepdogs in the house. The rest of them get to hanging out in the barn.

[@Lifewithexotics]

Love it! 😂

[@stefan93CZ]

Aa

[@Tenebarum]

​@@cragzuk That's because you humanize dogs. His dogs are perfectly content. Nothing more cruel than turning a dog into a fat housebound "fur baby"

[@larrylabair5996]

there is nothing better than watching a border collie work my old dog has passed now and he was my best friend I miss him every day its been 10 years now and I can not bring myself to go thru it again enjoy every minute you have with them it goes fast great vid thanks

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

You're most welcome! We just have to be grateful for the memories we have and the experiences we shared.

[@johnsrabe]

Not a day goes by. I know. They are unalloyed good, aren’t they.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Yes I think Peg has earned being in the house.

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Gwen's face is Night & Day. Simply beautiful! Wonderful to watch her, and you, work. GOD bless

[@annjohnson8437]

Our herding dogs live in the house with us. Yes, it does make for more floor cleaning and we use slipcovered furniture, but I love their companionship indoors. ❤

[@JohnSnow-vf8jo]

I'm picking up my 8week old B/C dog next week. Although he won't be working, he will be a regular visitor to the farm, where he was born, visiting his parents, and some of his siblings , to run the fields and socialise as much as he wants. He is from great stock, and his grand parents are still working dogs. ( Welsh hill farmers ) It's taken me 5yrs to get the courage to get another dog, after losing my best mate Max, a border terrier, who was with us for 18yrs. The grief is still bad .but at 73, I am hoping I won't have to go through it again. Thanks for sharing this vid.

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Obedient and fascinating Border Collies are awesome ! Love the sweet respect you provide them !

[@tarrabirdsell7695]

Peg is a beautiful baby! Our 16 year old corgi is having the same issues. He's thrilled to putz around while we work. He especially enjoys finding old men and tottering after them.

[@Dustandfuzz]

Might be nice for her to be housed with a Buddy. They are pack animals afterall. I feel sorry for any dog housed alone.

[@shadeburst]

I think that the technical word for it is "driving" the old men?

[@johnh1353]

Gwen looks like a sweetheart ... always nice to see a pup with a good stalking ability ... best of luck with her

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

Thank you John!

[@mariapilarme]

I had an Afghan hound that did that without no one taught her. She rounded up the sheep and move the group up and dawn. Very independent and smart dog.

[@thefadingmoonlight]

I love how she jumps into the trough and then drinks the water. She is too cute!

[@ruurdm.fenenga2571]

And smart too!

[@ttam4931]

That is absolutely incredible it's mind blowing she knows the commands like that

[@ronwalker4849]

HOW BEAAUTIFUL IT IS TO SEE THE SHEEP HERDER WITH HIS BORDER COLLIE WORKING TOGETHER. THE ABSOLUTELY COORDINATED CONTROL OF THE HERD. I WONDER HOW MANY THOUSANES OF YEARS IT TOOK FOR MAN TO FORM THIS UNION WITH THE DOG FAMILY TO DO THIS JOB? IT IS JUST BEAUTIFUL TO WATCH LIKE A BALLET.

[@Cheere]

They are so nice, lovely, social, smart

[@davidpearce2981]

We’ve rescued two collies who didn’t get through the training, love them to bits so intelligent our girl Bella’ s mother has been retired at 15 and still looks for work

[@oscarellenius2007]

Seeing a sheep dog in action is a beautiful thing. ❤❤❤

[@KaoruGoyle]

They must want to work for you. My (rescue) border collie, was actually "kicked off" a ranch, because she wouldnt work. She is the most laziest border Collie I have seen. She is such a city girl and loves to sleep in. However she gots the smarts, and sometimes, she is in the mood to run on a field and she lets out that dormant border collie part. Love them

[@LauraGriffs]

I adopted a dog from the country and he has some stalking instincts, I think he must be part border. I never thought that him waking me up so early every morning could be genetic until I read your comment. 😂

[@jjbinderr]

This was the best training video I have seen yet. You explained the commands… explained what the dog understands. Excellent. Thank you most kindly for this video.

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt]

Absolutely! I might not be ready for Meeker but I learned a lot😅

[@iewutake]

I love these and Gwen is amazing. Truly as you said, shes so well balanced, not aggressive, not forcefull, but very earger and happy to work 🙏

[@MrT-LFC]

Just found this randomly. Love it! Subscribed, thanks!

[@gwenb4531]

This Gwen definitely approves. I thoroughly enjoyed the video!

[@khaley37781]

I love watching these dogs work. Just excellent!

[@gardengirl7258]

I have an Old English Sheepdog. I absolutely love her! She is wall eye, too. She is by far the happiest dog I've ever had.

[@curiouscat3384]

Nice tutorial :) I LOVE these dogs. My sister had a farm in Pennsylvania (USA) and it was so cute to watch at the end of the work session when Kate said "that'll do", the collie would leap across a fence and jump in the pond for a bit of refreshment in summertime :) I'm a city girl and feel sad when I see these beautiful creatures confined to small lots and maybe lucky to go to a park to catch a frisbee occasionally

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

Isn't fantastic that we have the same commands from all the way across the pond?!

[@gloriaa3652]

City dweller. 1 dog; soon maybe 2. The park is a daily ritual for us and for many dog owners I know. They also like going to “town” and sniffing all the smells, seeing the other dogs and getting fussed over by the people who admire them. I do often feel like they need a job, though and wonder if they miss that.

[@curiouscat3384]

@@CotswoldFarmPark Of course! we learned it from you guys!

[@J1mInOH]

What a beautiful Border Collie and her skill! I used to trial them and loved that period of my life, but most like my current have been pets or obedience trialing pets since my first in 1980. My best was so well bred that she made the novice I am seem skilled and had several 1st and 2nd place ribbons in sheepdog trials. I’ve had them constantly since 1980 except for my few short years in the Army. My current 2 year old Winston loved your video so much that he was jumping up on the table in front of our TV to be closer to the sheep and your beautiful girl that has pretty much the same markings as him all through watching this video. Thank you for entertaining my current best friend!

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

What a fantastic history of collies you've had! Glad Winston likes Gwen, she'll be back soon!

[@comesahorseman]

I was owned by a Gordon Setter named Emily for 12 years. She was my best friend and loved to do her work, just like Gwen. Have fun!

[@Lindaastewart7015]

I have a rescue border collie. Most polite dog ever. Wish I had some sheep for her to herd!

[@KismetLizard]

My rescue collie used to heard us in lieu of sheep XD Nothing she liked more than everyone in the same room!

[@lookup2one]

This was very interesting! It is amazing how smart the border collie bread is. Thanks for sharing all of your babies with us!

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

You're welcome! They are incredible creatures.

[@lookup2one]

@@CotswoldFarmPark Someone dumped a border collie on us about 6 years ago, along with a blue healer and rottweiler mixed. They were badly abused and starved...the first time I swept the porch off he attacked the broom, they shake tremendously and run off to the house at the sound of a gun, even way in the distance, they are extremely scared when we burn the trash. I started out slow brushing the border collie with the broom, he is much better now and I can sweep without him shaking, my husband and I are so glad they found us and stayed, we just love those babies! The border collie is a big guy, I bet he is atleast 85 lbs.

[@lyndaturner6686]

I have border collie in fact he’s my third, and it’s amazing watching their instincts even though my dogs were pets how they like to round everything up , my second one used to bring my horse down to the gate of a huge field gently without any interference from me, of course the horse was willing as he guessed there would be a bucket of feed in it for him.😂

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

How lovely! Friends who lead you to snacks are the best kind of friends. 😅

[@batmanonabike3119]

We’ve had three over the years when I was younger, just as pets. Sadly one of ours instinctively rounded up a horse and nipped its hoof. The horse mortally wounded the ageing dog with a swift kick. I miss them all dearly. Amazing animals and so clever.

[@anjawoods1374]

My first one's instinct was unfortunately very strong. She used to herd everything. Birds, cyclists that came by the fence, groups of children when we had birthday parties at home...

[@NatureAndBee]

Long time ago, my family had a ranch house in an valley, and many families in that area had horses, but most people worked during the day, not at homes, so it was a very quite and peaceful valley and attracted wild horses and cayotes(even black bears). We had a border collie whose hobby was chasing those wild horses and cayotes away because he thought that it was his responsibility to protect my neighbors horses, cows and dogs. I witnessed several times he gathered my neighbor's two horses together, so I had to keep him inside of fence since then. I have a new border collie puppy now and also has the instinct of herding. Amazing! 😄😄😄

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Love Border Collies. Their intelligence is off the charts. I’m the only sheep my bordoodle herds.

[@Darkmoon331]

Same for mine haha. I have a border collie and everytime we come back home she likes to count us and get us inside the house!

[@ACloud-t7k]

This is best dog herding video for me. Very informative and you explained clearly and to be able to see Gwen in action .. just a bit of AWESOMENESS 💜 🙏🏾 thank you.

[@pagen5219]

This is Brilliant! She is gorgeous!

[@jeffbanks9955]

Such an intelligent breed

[@crankyoldlady5433]

Peg is such a cute older lady ❤

[@lifeofjoy9404]

This was a wonderful video; I learned a great deal watching it, and enjoyed evey bit!

[@myrtleesther8855]

Your a great dog handler and shepherd. I enjoyed watching this so much!

[@theheritagehousesc]

Beautiful presentation! I love Border collies! Mine passed away a couple years ago and I miss her terribly! I'll be looking for another soon.

[@JonathanFisherS]

These dogs are living the best life

[@alexisl4158]

I am so glad I found your channel. I love your videos and your gentle nature with animals. I live in Colorado US but I hope to visit your farm next time I am in UK. Thank you!

[@irenebjerkeryd959]

absolutely phenomenal !!!! how eager she is to please her handler. totally adore herding-dogs!! eireen

[@aprilholton1150]

Thank you for sharing this!! I recently began watching videos of sheep herding, this is my second channel. It amazes me how their instincts to please are so heightened and their intelligence goes with it all. I didn't grow up on a farm or anything and I can imagine the hard work it would take. I am so thankful for videos such as yours to give me a glimpse of it! God bless you going forward

[@beckiepatrick6900]

That was really interesting to watch. What amazing animals. ❤

[@johnhelms8226]

Amazing dogs. Even when they are puppies, when they see sheep, they instinctively want to heard them.

[@ArnCital]

Thank you for this show. I really enjoy watching animals working.

[@jogrant3851]

Thank you! I found this video very useful in terms of learning the correct commands, and just working a mob of sheep - took the confusion I have had, away - it seems to be straight-forward. I have a 3yr old, well-bred border collie with strong herding instincts, and we have been training to do flyball since he was young. But I also want to do some herding with him. Luckily, I have two big pet ewes and Dibbs has shown his natural talents by helping me to get the sheep out of the house yard regularly, though now I feel it's a good time for he and I to learn the commands, and do some solid training. I'm really looking forward to it and I know Dibbs is too. Again, thank you.

[@Cheere]

Love to all nice dogs

[@CentralFla546]

Great video Adam, Gwen is a beautiful young lady and very sweet.

[@tracybush8115]

From Ontario, Canada - thanks so much for this, I loved watching. Hi Gwen!

[@jaywilliams8386]

The only other piece I've ever seen on border collie work was in the movie Babe and I found it fascinating. I'm going to watch this many times. I love this.

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

We're so glad you enjoyed our episode! The work and training they put into producing Babe is tremendous it's true. We've had quite a few trained animals as movie stars ourselves!

[@belindapoplin5439]

Just found this channel....love it! So interesting! Greetings from America! ❤ I adore how much you love and care for your animals, and Gwen is a brilliant beauty ❤

[@marianfrances4959]

Gwyn is awesome!!!❤ 👍🇨🇦😎

[@Murphlind]

Love the dogs. We also have a 14 year old Border Collie who we adore.

[@romascott6567]

If Peg is retired because of her eyesight and age, why is she not with house dogs??

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

She prefers her own home!

[@nnzmrgnbgn]

Working dogs are much different to House pets :)

[@HELENGodLoves]

​@@CotswoldFarmPark perhaps make it a little bit of a makeover for her...a little Hollywood Celebrity Edition for retired working pup 🏡 Quick someone call the Scotts Bros 😊

[@suechase2023]

Oh course peg should go indoors now . My father was a shepherd always retired and went to be house dog after their working days. Everytime I habe watched your programmes u have see her come out of her kennel wet. This does look like this kennel has been made a but better . Let's face it it not time you don't have to train a collie it lack of knowledge. Think matt Baker treats his collie is a good way . Perhaps you should take some lessons from him . Disgusting.

[@clonSanG]

I’d still bring her in to the house she worked hard deserves a easy life

[@sirijanthakur]

your way of speech is super catchy and makes the topic even more intresting, you should be in the discovery channel or even more xD loved your energy

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

Thank you very much!

[@robthomas3968]

Great video, Gwen looks like a fantastic dog

[@JustOneKnight]

I wish my boy could have done some herding but hes my couch potato pet. Loved this video, not just me but my border collie watched it as well. Pampered pooch on this end.

[@CharvonR]

Very nicely done. Thank you for your interesting content, it’s so appreciated 🇺🇸

[@pagen5219]

I am thrilled to find your channel. I am sharing it.

[@wickdelphini2669]

Very nice presentation of such a endearing animal. ❤ I shall be learning lots from you and I wish I could offer a treat to Gwen and the others, so oblige them. 😊

[@annharlan8926]

That was amazing! Such a sight to see.

[@georgiewalker1069]

So enjoyed this. Thanks and best regards from South Africa

[@vladyslavs2326]

Well, it was very very interesting! Not just watching dog working but also your explanation about comands. Great video and I'm subscribed even though I don't have collie or sheeps😀

[@NatureAndBee]

My 8 month Border Collie puppy(50 lbs) always tries to herd my German Shepherd (12 months and 90 lbs) and the two energetic babies turned my well-maintained lawn in backyard into muddy playground, but I totally understood and have never blamed on either of them.

[@TessleymoorFarm]

lovely looking new dog, good luck with her.

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

Thank you kindly!

[@tonto2455]

Very enjoyable video about one of my favourite interests. You have a great rapport with all your animals and your dog is a star.

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@soniatriana9091]

Hello Adam, Super thank you for creating this video! I have been wondering what it takes to train a dog to become such a strong dependable working farm partner!! The way you demonstrated everything was exceptional bc now I understand so many things - especially about certain dog breeds! What an absolutely hardworking & amazing life you have & your vistas are stunning!!!

[@laraoneal7284]

I’ve studied some canine psychology and border collies are number 1 in inference intelligence and have incredible sensitivity and empathy. They are the smartest of most breeds.

[@brandschatzen2241]

really good production all around. this feels like a bbc documentary

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

Thank you!

[@BrightSparkIdeas]

Absolutely Brilliant

[@bridget1780]

Fascinating. Thank you for this video.

[@normanrambo4189]

Gwen is totally amazing and beautiful.

[@jackinatlantarobinson8980]

Well done videos....I look forward to visiting your famr in September.

[@Wolfspaule]

I love dogs, especially Border Collies!

[@fishmut]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video , I’m looking for how to train a sheep dog because I have a border collie and he’s so full of energy he needs some training and work , he’s currently a pet only and he gets into mischief on a daily bases , currently he herds birds sparrows and butterfly’s lol, anything that flys through the yard he wants it so it’s very obvious he needs to burn off his energy , your video has helped me a bit , now I need to find some sheep or ducks , something he can work with .

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

They do need to work! Although a good session with a ball can do the trick in calming them. We're looking to do a future episode of tips with border collie training. We have a friend who is a previous one man and his dog winner who can help. 😊

[@fishmut]

@@CotswoldFarmPark thank you, I have liked and subscribed so definitely looking forward to your future videos on tips with border collie training , beautiful and very smart dogs , turning owners into good trainers for their canine has got to be a great thing . 👍

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@fishmut Get a tennis racket and balls and a frisbee. Tons of work and fun for your collie.

[@EightPaws4Hoof]

Look up sheep balls, it's a herding game for dogs without access to livestock. It's all about being able to recreate the herding behaviour, contrary to popular belief chasing a ball is not what they love, it's really the control. Also look up scent games, collies love to use their noses, mine can find an item hidden out on a mountian or pin point a tiny amount of scent in a smaller search area.

[@msvalarnett]

I have a 12 week old pup (mom is border collie/ heeler, dad is German shepherd). This pup herds my 130 lb American Bulldog & 75 lb Akita/chow, wrestles with my geriatric Pomeranian. He’s already exhibits herding instincts, fantastic eye contact, drops the ball at my feet when playing fetch. I just moved 9 sheep onto ,y property & hope they aren’t freaked out when the pup is old enough to train!

[@chickenhawk212]

Haven’t seen you in a bit, hope everything’s ok, excited for an update on Gwen!

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

We've been super busy making changes to the farm park and getting ready for a big season ahead. Our first episode of our new lambing series airs this Sunday and Gwen is featured 😊

[@Ben10Arg]

You live a beautiful nature filled life

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

We are very fortunate and count our blessings, the Cotswolds are a stunning place to call home.

[@lendial]

these dogs are amazing

[@lauriemapplebeck1286]

These dogs are so amazing!! I have never had a collie but I have had dogs! I agree with you 100%. There are extremely special gifts from God for us humans! I have read that these border collies are unbelievable smart, as a mater of fact, they are called the smartest dog on earth!

[@readmylisp]

My pal had one and when he came home from work , the first thing it did when he sat down was bring him his slippers.

[@Soarific]

Haven't even watched the full video yet but subscribed, you are a great presenter.

[@jessereichbach588]

Can you bring Peg in the house now that shes retired? Just curious if theres reason not to. Would she try to dominate the house dogs?

[@TzaboChakuze-vp7os]

Great looking watch mate !

[@mamaboocee]

You have made a fascinating subject even more fasinating! That'll do! 😊

[@sadiraja1288]

Great work, marvelous breed

[@pagen5219]

hahaha she was ready,for that water

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

She loves a good dip and drink at the end!

[@01Lenda]

We have the shetland sheepdogs from Scotland. They are smaller compared to the shetland sheepdogs bred here in the States. Hope to see y'all get some, perhaps. The breed is not big here in the States, unfortunately. Their size is 8 to 15 lbs, fully grown. They are, however fully functional as herd dogs. ❤

[@lisathayne7333]

So enjoyed watching this

[@lupusdeum3894]

Dogs have been part of my life since I was four years old I convinced my parents I *would* take care of a male long-haired German Shepherd puppy that grew into a 120 pound beast of a dog, Little did I know at that time that my dog Butch Cassidy would teach me so much about life and death before I even turned sixteen years old. Now some 18 dogs later I'm still shedding tears over the loss of my last German Shepherd Dog. RIP, Amber girl. ♥🐕‍🦺♥

[@philipstephens1825]

Thanks for the video. Me and my sheep dog lucky really enjoyed it ☺️

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

You're both very welcome! How's Lucky with their commands?

[@philipstephens1825]

Hes a natural. I got him from Scotland 3 year's ago now from a beautiful lady who had a wonderful farm and his mother and farther were both working dog's. Hes a well loved pet now but everyone I meet while walking and training lucky says he would of been a fantastic working dog. I would love to see if he could work sheep like your new beautiful girl. Thank you very much for your video and look forward to seeing many more. Many thanks Phil and lucky woof 👍

[@20PINKluvr]

My 8 month border collie is also a family dog but he enjoys herding sheep, and a good game of fetch

[@carandme1]

Excellent, I really enjoyed this. Where would I start when training my BC? Thanks.

[@rebeccaweil1]

She’s magnificent

[@mariannefroholdt9783]

So they stay in these boxes a lot?

[@singingway]

I loved this!

[@alenamerklova9235]

I can't wait to try herding! I'm getting a puppy from a working line so I'm super excited. It won't be our main focus since I don't own a farm - we will be focusing on canicross, bikejoring and sports like obedience, nosework and agility but I would not be able to justify myself not letting a border collie work with sheep at all

[@SuzanneWho]

Olive is so cute. I’ve never seen a wire hair Vizsla before, prettier than the smooth coat. She looks to have a sweet temperament.

[@helenabiesma5560]

they are the best dogs ever - we had Tubby mum and a real sheepdog and Ruth and Pollo both very well farm dogs - Ruth was a cow dog - keeping all the cows out and horses in and Pollo more a sheepdog - need a lot of exercise but very loyal

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

Aren't they just? They do require a lot exercise it's true, after all they're working dogs!

[@kiru_red4691]

Here I again noticed how funny sheepdog commands are. You have sit, stand, stop and lie down but whatever you say the dog will just stop and do whatever it wants staying there.

[@courtneystrozier-pw5yz]

Why is the older dog dirty and the younger dog clean? And is their hearing lose due to the whistle? She seemed to be timit to your voice after the heading due to the whistle, is there a better way to heard sheep?