Preparing your new Herding Puppy for livestock training.

[@asuna9899]

awesome video and great information. thank you for your time

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

@@asuna9899 Thank you for your comment ☺️

[@andreameeks6454]

Thank you thank you thank you so much. I am also a rancher in Texas and I’m just now learning about working dogs. Your videos are wonderful. Thank you for the time you spend putting them out. I know it’s easier not to do that all this but I sure do appreciate it.

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

So nice to hear from you. Thank you. I hope the videos help. Once you have a good working dog you’ll always wonder what you ever did without them. Best wishes to you. Take care

[@georgebologan8654]

Super !Sfaturi foarte utile .Cu stima si respect George.

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

Hello George! Nice to hear from you. Hope all is well for you and your puppy! Best wishes.

[@bettywalker5804]

I love. All these videos very helpful

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

So happy to hear from you! Thank you!

[@The_Woof_Pack]

Great video!

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

Thank you!

[@tonyborges9797]

Really good video. Thank you.

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

Nice to hear from you. Thanks!

[@scottbrennan4809]

Thanks for these amazing videos. When socializing and introducing the puppy to kids and other people on and off the farm, do you educate everyone the dog is meeting to not "fall" for the dog showing submission and requesting belly rubs or is that something you prohibit only with the main person the dog will be working with. I can do that but not sure even my own wife or son can successfully resist! And then everyone else! Seems daunting! Thanks in advance for your response!

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

I intervene when my puppy rolls over and acts submissive as someone tries to pet her. Yes, I do educate the person kindly that “falls” for that. My new puppy loves belly rubs when she’s being cuddly. That’s ok. You need to recognize the difference between being submissive and being cuddly. Best wishes to you and your puppy!

[@mohameddoccali7872]

Thanks . I really need guidelines for my Herding Puppy

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

Hope it’s helpful. Thanks

[@fredhargreaves8553]

Hi…I would love to see how to get my herding dog to leave prey and listen to me. I have tried local dog trainers but they fall short of understanding herding dogs.

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

Hi there. I have so many questions. Do you use your dog for herding? Does it walk with a loose lead? What prey? I start all of my herding dogs with foundational training. Basically that is obedience training for herding dogs. Start with walking with a loose lead. The dog should never pull on the lead. I use a 15’ lead, shortened when just walking. When they master a loose lead (randomly changing direction forcing them to pay attention and speaking softly to them also makes them pay attention), let the lead out to it’s full length and call them to you. If they don’t come , tug tug to let them know and loosen when they do what you asked. Use lots of praise when they do what you ask. Teach them “lie down “, “walk up”, and “stay” or “hold”. When they master this try it without the lead. Always keep a soft mannerism. If they disobey use a growl as a quick correction and try again. I will also try slapping my hat or leather gloves on my side along with a growl to get their attention. My Border Collies are natural hunters and part of their ranch dog job is rodent control. However I don’t allow them to chase deer, antelope, coyotes or badgers. The command is “leave it”. If they disobey that command they will get locked in the kennel with a big reprimand. I hope this helps. You have to keep at it until they get the picture. Good luck

[@watchmoivies123]

How pretty are you in Montana? That is where my son and daughter-in-law are. It looks like Montana.

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

Hi! We’re in northern Nevada.

[@a_m-wy]

Thank you Ronda for taking the time to share your knowledge. I have had border collies for 13 years. I have a new puppy and he is just great. I have been following your training advise and would like to know more about the tying up for 30 min. I have been trying this and he barks and whines a lot. How do you stop this? Do I just wait ? My other BCs didn’t bark like this.

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

Hi there! That’s a good question and a good idea for a video. The important part is that your puppy trusts you. Perhaps start out with just 5 or 10 minutes. When he quiets down praise him and when he starts acting up again quickly catch him with a verbal correction (I use a gruff growl). Be quick with the correction to cut him off before he gets to howling. You may need to use the correction to get him to quiet down in the first place. When he reacts and quiets down I say good boy but I let him finish his time being tied up. At the end of the time I reward him with exciting praise or fun activity. Work your way up to 30 minutes. My son has an 8 week old puppy now. I’ll try to get a video made as soon as I can. Hope this helps. Good luck.

[@a_m-wy]

Thank you so much !

[@a_m-wy]

I look forward to more videos 😊

[@CollieHollow]

When you chain the pup to the fence for a half hour, are you nearby or do you leave them by themself? What age are they when you start this part of the foundational training? Thanks.

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

I’m nearby. I wait until they start to have an attention span.

[@CollieHollow]

Thanks!

[@phillipsmith2443]

Working several dogs together i have found it necessary to call out a particular dog to move them where I want them. I do not however just call their name, it is imediately followed by the command.

[@bwrstockdogtraining2723]

Yes. That’s how I do it too. I should have mentioned that there is an exception. Thanks for commenting.