Raised For Rewards - A Sheepdog's Life | New Zealand | Sheepdog Trial | Working Dog | Dog Training

[@kimlongley1118]

I absolutely love this! So much respect for the training that goes into these dogs. I went to a training day at Fairlie and watched Lloyd. Definitely a legend in his own right.

[@michaelfleming9757]

I really enjoyed watching it, maybe they make one about australian cattle dog or kelpies, or a sequel. ❤

[@chizhang6569]

After 12 years together my beloved huntaway dog George past away last year. He is farm dog but I live in the city,so we run 7 km everyday, eventually I complete marathon. We missed him everyday. I don’t know how long will take but if I have new dog it will be huntaway.. thanks for the great film!

[@kevinforsyth3681]

Loved it and am sure I will watch it again with my little girl Ellie the border collie. It’s great to see it from the side of the dog Thanks heaps

[@Ariesmatic]

Reminded me of a favorite film growing up as a kid. Mist: the tale of a sheepdog puppy. Such amazing commentary,thank you

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you like it.

[@cherylcampbell7495]

I grew up with a male dog with the same markings. His name was Tuffy. He was so smart. I miss him so much. He lived to be 18. Didn’t know he was a sheep dog.

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you for sharing about Tuffy. I'm sorry to hear about him. I can understand how much he was to you! ❤️

[@TedH71]

They're rather rare outside of New Zealand. Do you live in NZ?

[@Julie0liver]

This was just beautifully done!! I hope Sam and Top Dog have a long, happy life together. My Huntaway Tess was a pound rescue. She thinks you're a very handsome lad.

[@esrahansenoutdoorsandselfr563]

what an amazing film! thanks so much for the hard work that went into it!

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you very much for you kind words!

[@philliptomlinson5787]

Great job love the Huntaway

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you very much!

[@sassduffin4274]

I love this wee movie, reminder of home 💝. Thank you 😊

[@loisblais3431]

Thank you so much for this amazing look at sheep dogs and their training. Great story telling I enjoyed the narrative a lot. There is a lot of work, perseverance and patience in training dogs to herd sheep. I love to watch dogs move great herds of sheep, it’s like a dance. Thanks for sharing your training style, and the partnership you have with your dogs. Cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you very much for your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the film and the dogs. Cheers!

[@donky6ng]

I stumbled across this after searching for huntaway videos (i have a 1 year old huntaway x border collie called waffles who i just adore). Wasn't expecting to stick through the whole 25 minutes, but absolutely loved it!

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you liked it. I hope you and waffles have a lovely time :) cheers.

[@Snickeran]

Loved it! Getting back into sheep farming after illness and 5 years. Me and my dog got a lot to relearn!

[@judywilson9369]

What a beautiful story. I hope you make a sequal

[@LauraHinnekensSheShepherds]

Brilliant film! I want a huntaway now!

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you! Oh they're amazing aren't they!

[@simonjeakings5433]

Brilliant film.

[@oldsmate]

fantasic film

[@mkrraja]

Superb Varun 👏. Best Wishes!

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you :)

[@vanithavivek2418]

Wonderful Varun. Best wishes in all your future endeavors.

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you :)

[@AllahIsTheOneAndOnlyUnity]

Awesome 🙌

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Not a fan of his training methods but, watching the dogs work brought back fond memories of the dog l used when l was a landgirl. It quickly became apparent that, when moving sheep, only one of us knew what they were doing and that it wasn't me. We came to an agreement that Bob would do what needed doing and l would shout orders that he would pretend to obey. Worked a treat.

[@hectordangl4641]

Very nice video, excelent

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you!

[@firstlight7419]

Very nice film and interesting

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it.

[@rfs2942]

Lovely

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you!

[@lauranipper5084]

Don’t to feed them first thing in the morning before they work so heavy?

[@RamMV]

Fantastic.. Best Wishes Varun 👍

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you :)

[@danielbastos729]

Muito bom !

[@mkrraja]

Superb Varun! Best Wishes

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you!

[@carolbrowning7532]

Well done

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Thank you!

[@annarkykennels]

Where is this filmed? Feels like West/Central Otago.

[@MaddyTuco1831]

was the dog trails in omarama

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Yes, the final trial was at Omarama.

[@MaddyTuco1831]

@@varunalagarfilms7562 that's so cool I live in omarama also the film was superb

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

That's great! I love the friendly folks at Omarama. Thank you very much!

[@nurbektoktosunov3730]

What breed of this dog?

[@sabarishsabari1498]

👏👏👏

[@БогданШпаковский-э6ш]

Hello! Thanks for the interesting video! Can you contact the author

[@jillwills3679]

I do of course, mean a Huntway X Border Collie.

[@foreverdreaming]

Why on earth was he yanking that young pup around until it yelped? At such a young age they should be trained with rewards instead of pain. That's how I've always started foundation training with my hunting dogs. They may need some mild corrections when they're older, but such harsh corrections on a young pup that has no idea what it's doing wrong is just cruel in my eyes.

[@jillwills3679]

Hiya, I've bought a beautiful puppy. She's now 17weeks old, but because of my age, I really think I've chosen the wrong breed. She is adorable and loving - but I really don't think I can give her all she needs. I'm in my 70s. Any comment???

[@varunalagarfilms7562]

Hello Jill, thanks for getting in touch. I'm sure she must be very active. I'm not a dog expert but I do know these dogs. They're very active and require a lot of time from their owners. If she's too much for you, you can train her for a few sessions with some dog trainer and learn the commands yourself. Then you can work her and keep her active with plays without you exerting yourself at all. These dogs if not active expect too much from the owners and trust me it's not just you, anyone would find it difficult to handle their needs. I hope this helps and you have a lovely time with her. Cheers.

[@jillwills3679]

@@varunalagarfilms7562 Thank you so much, I was actually at Dog Training when you replied. She's coming on really well. She understands the commands and we act together on this. My dog trainer told me off for lack of confidence in letting her off lead. We've done this three times now over our local park. Alongside Jenny Jack Russell and Cara very small yorkshire terrier. In the main, I call her and she comes to my side. I'm so proud. She just has to now learn, a time for play and time for training LOL. I thank you again for your personal reply, I really needed to hear from an expert. All the best, Jill

[@LaurenceMartinSask]

I so disagree with this kind of training....talk about straining the nervous system....and making a dog aggressive. Absolutely awful. There are other ways.