Scottish Sheepdogs in Action - Full Demonstration

[@sleepyi]

wow. im even more impressed by how the other dogs just stay and watch

[@chill579]

Its a nice little tea break for them I suppose. Sheepdogs have good little lives even when put to work, but I've known farmers to be very apathetic and cruel towards gun dogs. When they are young and working they stayed in caged kennels outside, and retired at roughly 9-10 years old to enjoy maybe 2 or so good years in the house before being taken round the back for the long walk. Nowadays im sure they would go to a vet and put the poor old boy down but thats not tradition.

[@galtha58-trannybear14]

Amazing how the dogs know which one his commanding at any one time in the video.

[@raintree3383]

ME TOO

[@michaelfortunato1860]

Agree. But in defense of the dog at work, the public lesson involves far more frequent and inconsistent commands than does everyday herding, and the dogs working the sheep are feeling jerked around.

[@carlwilliams6977]

@@chill579 Are you kidding? Every fiber of their being is screaming: Put me in coach, put me in!😂

[@suemac5]

If you ever visit Scotland, go see him in person! The afternoon we spent on his farm was one of the highlights of our 2018 trip!

[@romanusquantula9437]

What is the name of the farm and where is it located? I need to this in person! Great Video!! Thanks for sharing! Roman

[@Ellecram]

@@romanusquantula9437 Looks like they are permanently closed.

[@mel...s]

What a wonderful adventure

[@knvbcoach]

His name Neil. We saw just him (late June) while on a Rick Steves 13-day tour of Scotland. Our tour guide Julia seemed to know him which suggests she’d led a tour there previously.

[@tamaramarkovic1092]

@@knvbcoach What is the name of his farm?

[@noneya9035]

The dogs behind him are like “put me in coach!”

[@robynmann33]

I was there in April this year (2023). An amazing demonstration. After corralling the sheep, one was picked out for a shearing demonstration with manual shears. Neil invited us to try our hand with the shearing. There were about 10 volunteers. He guided their hand while they snipped away. This visit with Neil, his dogs and the sheep was the highlight of the 12-day tour. Afterwards we got to see the newly born lambs and puppies. What a life!

[@Carelmartyn]

It's nice to know they're doing well! God bless to them!

[@linedanzer4302]

You're so lucky! I would have loved to be there also.

[@Cheere]

Agree

[@FernandoMartins-tm9gw]

What's the name of this farm?

[@CLGUWS3746]

I had a border collie for 16 years and took him sheep herding. Winston knew what to do instinctively and watching him was some of the best days of my life.

[@Sblue23]

How awesome! I had mine for 21 years! I always dreamed of taking him to Scotland to run free and get to do this. ♡

[@waterlilly1498]

Love how at the beginning all Other dogs are sitting there relaxed because they know it is not their turn yet Perfectly trained

[@clareshaughnessy2745]

Well, I don’t want to brag but my dog would sit perfectly and wait for her turn. Trouble would come getting her to do anything when her ‘turn’ came

[@lamarwiscombe8634]

Neil is a superb dog trainer and human. My wife and I met him in the Summer of 2022 while on a tour of Britain. I wish we could have spent more time with him. A man of few words but immense depth.

[@rebeccaredletter]

Few words, but lots of whistling😉

[@abcdeepakr]

how can we meet him? is this a part of some tour? or do we have to reach him out directly?

[@helentee9863]

​@@abcdeepakr just Google 'Kingussie working sheep dogs '

[@rarebreedewe]

When you work with sheep, particularly 3000 of them, the few words you do speak are mostly expletives 😂 Sheep produce an effect on their human carers; swearing..lots of it

[@alejandrae5605]

@@rarebreedewe Mmm…just like the Operating Room…the environment where I spend the majority of my life in! 😊

[@scarey2me]

If you ever have any doubt that the border collie is the smartest dog ever created, this video will cement that idea permanently.

[@georgesealy4706]

They are the only dog I would have. (But I like Golden Retrievers too, LOL).

[@stephenr80]

Regretfully still a lot of people dont train their brains having problematic dogs

[@sethtenrec]

@@stephenr80 exactly border collies are super smart and highly energetic. They NEED something to do or they will find it themselves. And negligent owners might not like what they find to do.

[@johnogrady2418]

A dog that smart in a small apartment in the big city would seem to be a mixed blessing.

[@scotty6124]

I dont think its necessarily about intelligence since these dogs have it in their dna to do this. It really comes down to the "master" on how he/she trains and nurtures this ability the correct way. The best part about this is the dogs are so insanely happy to be doing what they were bred to do.

[@preciousfox4740]

Wow! That coordination! The dogs understand every signal, and I love how patiently they wait for his instructions! Thats so cool!

[@MrMagyar5]

I think it's amazing how much they LOVE this work. The dogs just absolutely LOVE this work.. .They LIVE for this. I've seen these dogs left to themselves and they just have way too much energy.

[@RICDirector]

And now you know why. ;)

[@SkipperJane]

Someone in my neighborhood has a border collie mix puppy. I honestly don’t think he knows what he’s gotten himself into. Whenever his dog interacts with mine, I try to work a suggestion of how to intellectually engage the dog into the conservation. Or maybe he’ll enjoy having his bored dog rip up his furniture. 😂

[@jackthelad9933]

@@SkipperJane Yep. Border Collies have to work. If you don't give them a job, they'll invent one. And it may not be a job you needed doing. lol.

[@scottdetter]

As also with other breeds bred for different kinds of work. They love nothing more. When I get ready to go hunting, all I have to do is put my key into the lock of my gun cabinet and he’s at my feet, literally shaking with anticipation.

[@lukemeier1853]

Those dogs look so happy to be doing their work and watching each other do their thing!

[@georgesealy4706]

They definitely like it, A LOT. Happy dogs.

[@baconatordoom]

Only thing these dogs love more than their work, is being praised for their work by the Shepard.

[@chadachwilliam5515]

After you train ONE dog, teaching the others is easier, because they learn from watching, and it’s an addiction to them. Thank you for sharing.

[@smokey1517]

To witness these brilliant dogs work as an extension of the Shepard is absolutely amazing!

[@eg-draw]

This is soooo cool! Truly mastership of connections between human and dog. These fluffy tails for sure having happy lifes.

[@TheBlackSheepDiaries]

It may look fun to you, but I was lucky to escape, and now I have my own YT channel. Those were tough times though. Take care out there.

[@eg-draw]

@@TheBlackSheepDiaries wait are you the man from that video? I actually said that with respect for that hard work

[@TheBlackSheepDiaries]

@@eg-draw Naw, I'm just a goofy old man being silly, got a lil channel here for black sheep's out there, check it out, may find something to like.

[@wompppwompwomppp]

I've been here, that guys is amazing. He brought out a bucket of puppies for us to play with

[@alanaspinall7147]

The skill is unbelievable

[@florriehathorn1890]

Amazing when you think of the hours spent training these beautiful dogs, but the sheep seem to know the drill as well! Great video!

[@gloweye]

Bunch of good, happy doggo's. I love it. At the start, you could see the one asking whether it was his turn yet, and then patiently wait when the response was "not yet".

[@sunshine9016]

Amazing coordination between all the dogs and the owner/trainer. It is clear to see that these dogs are happy doing what they are born to do and I'm so glad they have such a wonderful trainer to help them be their best dog/selves. WOW!!

[@scooter2163]

They are good at what they do but they aren't born to do it. They are trained to do it.

[@TheJells87]

@Scooter 21 not really. ,sure they are trained a lot for specific commands but herding is instinct to these dogs.

[@scooter2163]

@@TheJells87 The old nature vs. nurture debate is rich with substance, that I can tell you.

[@graemehouston9377]

@scooter2163 They are born to do it. It is in their genes. If you ever own a BC you will see what I mean. They are not trained to herd. They are trained to harness that natural instinct. Much of what they learn is learnt from the other dogs. They learn from observation. When you own one you will learn how incredibly intelligent They really are.

[@dlewis895]

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. ITS TEAM WORK OWNER GIVES TEACHES TRAINS TO GO AN CONTROL DIRECTIONS. DOG DOES THE WORK THY ARE TOTAL TEAM WORK STRONG BONDED ITS PRICELESS BRILLIANT DOGS WERE BLESSED WITH WORKING DOGS

[@tothelighthouse9843]

A thing of beauty. I grew up around border collies, they really do love a challenge. They're at their best when they have a patient & kind human, & an energetic task they can come back to day after day.

[@deemdoubleu]

yes they have a mischievous streak too

[@marymcsherry1965]

They thrive on love and trust

[@Artemis_simetrA]

They're drilled like football players. And the Herder is the manager. So amazing!!

[@chipkyle5428]

Pups, after learning their basic commands on lead, can be started on ducks, moving from small enclosures to free range. Borders can handle cattle as well. Dog-broke cattleherds are so much easier to move. A friend had a top notched border that would jump up from the ground to behind his saddle seat to hitch a ride across big pastures. So much of their abilities are instinctual. Wonderful video and no, my US dogs were not nearly as well trained as his. thanks for the great video. at 74 i enjoyed it.

[@jaydoherty6063]

I love how every dog is set ready to go at all times even if it’s not their time yet 👍👍

[@LordBathtub]

Smartest dogs on the planet live on Northern Scottish farms. Their skill, sharpness and work ethic is unbelievable. You'd think they were directly hooked to the sherpherds brain. Wonderful seeing them work 🥰

[@DiceMan46]

Fantastic work by an amazing team. My hats off to you, man and dogs.

[@georgesealy4706]

Oh man, that is so hilarious how the others sit there and watch. They are so smart. They know it is not their turn, so they wait. It is amazing and such fun to watch.

[@an_otherwanderer]

All I can say is thank you for this, living alongside the Earth just as God intended is always refreshing and a beautiful sight to see. Greetings from Brazil

[@jaws2858]

So amazing. This man whistled and my border collie was in my lap.

[@HYPERI0N.]

I read this comment to my border collie and we both had a good laugh

[@recyclops1777]

@@HYPERI0N. my border collie read this comment to me and we both had a good laugh

[@bumponalog5001]

My border collie read this comment to me and we both had a laugh.

[@thatgnaralooguy]

@@bumponalog5001 my border collie wrote this comment.

[@pseudonayme7717]

@@thatgnaralooguy My Border Collie wrote a play about this comment and acted it out for me, playing every character.

[@emilyg6767]

It’s so funny when he said ‘lie down’ to the herding dog and the other dogs watching all lay down 🤣

[@mrxsatyr8459]

so fascinating to watch them work in a group, what a beautiful breed and intelligent minds!

[@garrygreen3210]

Completely outstanding.

[@comesahorseman]

Immense respect for these dogs! It's great to see working dogs actually working. 👍👍

[@CoherentChimp]

When they are trained to isolate one (or more) paticular sheep from the rest of the flock is amazing skill.

[@rikellis7871]

Scottish shepherds are highly intelligent. They'll stay in one spot forever, if you ask them too. As you can see, they're very happy to be around others like them, and again patient to learn.

[@Vinterfrid]

Oh really? I have visited this particular shepherd too, and although he seemed to be an intelligent man he did not stay in one spot (maybe because no one asked him to do it). Yes, he was nice to talk to and did not seem to be too unhappy to be around his fellow human visitors. His sheepdogs were quite impressive to watch too - so maybe they are as intelligent as the shepherds? 🤔

[@viqala9159]

@@Vinterfrid this comment made my morning lol, thank you

[@sethtenrec]

Rik, I hope you read the comment below yours about the shepherd. And if you want to say anything about his Border Collies you could do that as well.

[@donwilber1628]

We just saw this man's demonstration on our Scotland tour last week. Really impressive.

[@robynmann33]

I was there in April!

[@deaconsmom2000]

Happy dogs living their best lives! Working breeds love to work and they certainly love their human.

[@joannagodfrey5111]

Collies are a joy to own, they are so smart, They can be trained to bring you different toys from their toy box, or play flyball. My sweet girl wasn't the slightest interest in sheep, but loved to play ball and had all the children in the street throwing the ball for her

[@LisaBurton-n5g]

What a beautiful breed of dog. I was introduced to them when i married my farmer husband who used them on the farm for cattle and goats. They are wonderful and a loving breed around children.

[@tesla-spectre]

Absolutely breathtaking intelligence of the dogs

[@shermoore1693]

These dogs are truly amazing. I hope the shepherd loves them. When, as a child, I went to sheepdog trials in the West Country, some of the shepherds were rather gruff with them. Mr. Shepherd: please love your dogs, they are so wonderful.

[@GreenGrasshoppa]

A thing of beauty! I love to watch any breed doing the job it was bred to do. This man and his dogs are amazing to watch work together as a team.

[@adriantoye]

Such a brilliant demonstration.

[@JustMe-fz5uc]

Great work and great training. Miss seeing this at our local Scottish festival.

[@k-rosebouvier3359]

God, I wish I could go there to see this. I adore watching dogs do what they're bred to do. I had a Scottie and he was my favorite. He worked hard everyday.

[@bozzskaggs112]

Was your Scottie a ratter or a bolter with hounds.

[@teejay3037]

So amazing 🤩 and what’s even better.. this gentleman is like it’s just the norm to have such control over all these dogs - especially when one or two are working and getting directions and the others are lying waiting brilliant to watch

[@kelleymiles5937]

Neil is amazing as well as his dogs. We loved his demonstration and explanations of his commands and dogs. We visited his farm in July of 2023. It was one of the top 5 highlights of our trip. His farm is an absolute must for a visit.❤❤❤

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Just incredible. Amazing that these dogs are trained to that level.

[@johnhelms8226]

It’s incredible how each dog patiently waits its turn, but they obviously cannot wait to get their chance to herd. They love nothing more than herding.

[@hs1847]

The training of these smart dogs is amazing, thank you for showing us what they are capable of.

[@felicia7756]

I love watching these dogs, amazing

[@jimkanzelmeyer7722]

Great skills sir. And your love for what God has given you providence over is clear to see. Truly a good shepherd!

[@Actingskint]

It's an amazing display of not only control , but also cooperation & respect between man and dog . I rarely see this much respect between children and parents nowdays.Every time I'm in the shops ,there's always some whining child having a temper over sweets they can't have . Then the parents reward the tantrum by giving in to the temper .

[@cachi-7878]

This is quite insane. So many dogs present but only the ones he commands to go herd, do it, the rest just anxiously wait next to him, ready to bolt out at his command. Incredible! Well done, sir!

[@Saqu0007]

My uncle had a sheep dog. It used to try to herd me and my cousins when we were out.

[@jessw4195]

This video is so fascinating. It's amazing. I have never seen anything like this before in my life. These dogs are so intelligent, WOW! They're like born to do this, they're so fast and do their job so well. Also the guy is totally awesome, he's like a master of sheepdog commanding.

[@sethtenrec]

They are born to do this

[@Ebfreebird]

I have watched a lot of these types of videos but this guy finally explained how the whistles and commands work. Brilliant!

[@Cheere]

so lovely dogs, fast running, smart I love them. The dogs understand all, clever dogs

[@darrenjones3080]

I have a 14 month old border collie, he's never been trained for sheep work, but when I watch videos like this I see so many small similarities in the mannerisms of my own collie. A lot of it must be instinctual. I wish I knew a local farmer/shepherd I could pay for some training....I'm sure the dog would love it.

[@carolelloyd8385]

Apart from their individual brilliance at their work I was astounded when they all worked together as a team. Awesome video!

[@fedvvvv]

Absolutely insane. It's like he's directing a football team. Those dogs are incredible.

[@iamimran57]

This is actually what we called teamwork

[@RobertRichardson-i4w]

My uncle was John Jock Richardson who had the most famous sheepdog by the name Wiston Cap in the 60s

[@neimad9289]

Respect to you man, keep up the good work! So good to watch.

[@Serene3574]

This breed is so smart. They seem to love what they do. They’ll herd multiples of anything including groups of kids waiting for the school bus.

[@bonjouraurevoir5954]

Just wonderful! Those dogs are the most valuable wealth to me. Lots of love for those dogs.

[@jesswhat5500]

Border collies are truly the upper echelon in the canine world

[@sethtenrec]

According to that one study, the smartest breed of all.

[@Somm_RJ]

What's so impressive is not how they can follow instructions but how they know who is he talking to specifically.

[@lindamac3846]

I just wish the audio was better as I'd love to properly hear the whistles and commands. Damn good training.

[@markettrader911]

I had a border collie growing up in the States. She was an amazing dog. Died in my arms.

[@sarumandali]

This is amazing. Had no idea this kind of control was possible.

[@ardeeloren]

Absolutely amazing doggos and trainer 😮🙌🏻👏. The discipline and attention of collies are unmatched 👌🏻😍

[@atvheads]

What ever it is, i love people with education skill and dedication for their work.

[@YY-zl7ok]

Truly amazing! They work as a team! So smart!

[@ginawiggles918]

Boarder Collies are so smart they can balance your checkbook, do your taxes, and herd sheep all at the same time.

[@marymcsherry1965]

Yes! And have a conversation with them after a hard day too

[@ginawiggles918]

@@marymcsherry1965 : I always wanted a BC. I even stayed at a farm B&B in Scotland where the man raised them & did trialing. Almost brought one home but I just didn't have the kind of property (or any sheep) that would give the dog a proper, "useful" life. Thanks for your comment, Mary. 🙂

[@bribri18brianna54]

I can’t even get my dog to roll over! Lol this is awesome

[@jaynepetersen454]

Unbelievably smart dogs, so impressive!

[@SwiddyDiddy]

I’m so curious how each dog knows when a command is being giving to it, or another dog. So cool

[@abcnt]

One of the most interesting things I have seen this year. Amazing work.

[@moontan91]

that was quite impressive, managing all those dogs at once.

[@stormy439]

I bet when your pup got to Heaven, he said, "You think we got it good up here? You have no idea!"

[@mashedpotatoes7272]

Wow. Top of the food chain mate. Cheers to you and your dogs. Fantastic effort!

[@lesliewalling2678]

Border collies are highly intelligent and love to work. This is a brilliant display of their capabilities

[@bordercolliesdownunder7245]

"It's natural it's simple." Thanks for the great video.

[@AndreiYoLo]

this need to be writen in stone on walls for the next humans who will live on earth, this is amazing

[@gorillaglue7232]

Look at these dogs! Waiting patiently for their masters command, it's beautiful! There is nothing happier than a dog with purpose. They are happy. I really feel for those pampered dogs who have to endure their owners inadequate lives.

[@bweaver760]

We had a border collie as our large family dog for just over 18 years! She was the best friend/pet we had! She was so smart and loved us all! Great big family dogs!

[@michellesuter9259]

I got to see this in real life! It was an amazing experience. He is out thererain or shine so that folks can see how the shepherds work with dogs and tend sheep. He generally sheers one as well. It is truly an experience i won't forget.

[@Jhaduji365]

Each animal in the video is exceptionally gorgeous

[@richardjohnson2965]

I love to watch herding dogs work…they are so intelligent & amazing.

[@ginkat1318]

Stunning dog work, I am so impressed

[@tonto2455]

Very impressive these dogs are exceptional.

[@masterofnone11]

We had working collies at the horse barn I managed.. we had the little kids come on their school field trips to see the animals and the dogs always wanted to herd the kids into groups 🤣🤣

[@RantzBizGroup]

These dogs listen better than any of my traditional classroom kkds🤣🤣🤣.

[@aa-ze5cz]

This is an amazing video. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Meanwhile the sheep are having a nervous breakdown

[@scooter2163]

Splendid. I'm especially fond of the dog with the limp. But my hat is off to all of them and their fine captain. And the sheep, of course, they stay together no matter what - something people have trouble doing.

[@helenalovelock1030]

There is a border collie that is the smartest dog in the world that can recognize and find 1000 toys by its name

[@adirondacktrekking1972]

That was amazing to watch, thank you for the share 🙏👍

[@scotttuggle4212]

I’ve got one border collie who watches our sheep sometimes, but after watching this I really think they learn from each other so much. I wonder how he’d be if he had all his brothers and sisters around him while working.

[@Jhevityourway]

I have a border collie and could never train him this well. This guy is amazing!

[@Chris.starfleet]

I'm a human ... and a fairly intelligent one (I sometimes think) ... but I lose the series of commands quite early in that video. The fact that those dogs and farmer are so in sync speaks volumes about the farmer's and the dogs' intelligence.