Crazy border collie sheepdog learns Whistle commands

[@magicalhealerclairvoyant521]

Echo is brilliant and clearly loves to please you. Had an Australian Shepherd and the thought process of these dogs are fascinating. As a puppy he’d nip at our heels trying to heard us. As a runner, taking my Aussie and another dog of mixed breed with me. My Aussie would naturally keep my pace, stay behind me while the other was in front. Then he’d come up from my side to turn the other dog on a corner, keeping my pace. Living in a hot climate he’d always run in my shade in front or behind me, only to come out in the sun to turn or correct the other dog. Whilst watering the back garden with 2 sprinklers, i called the dogs to me. The mixed breed dog came through water and all. The shepherd waited, timed the sprinklers, coming to me dry. To see your dogs in their natural habitat, doing their work is lovely indeed. ✨💖✨

[@ac1646]

Lovely 😍. I was dog sitting for friends. There is a huge park for dog walkers and general recreation. Far off to us in the park, but who joined us in an instant, was a Border Collie. She was literally and metaphorically running rings around her human. She ran over to me and the Black Lab obsessed with her ball, to herd us. Owner was calling (AKA shouting). I bounced the ball towards the owner so his collie was running back towards him (because Maggie the Lab was chasing her ball). On leaving the park, through a narrow alleyway, the collie was there. Still and calm. She was playing hide and seek with her owner; hiding with such intent with an expression on her face which said 'I'm winning this game. But it's sad. Completely the wrong owner for her. Beautiful dog.

[@carolineramage7480]

Echo, knocking it out of the park! Have you done a video using your crook? I would love to see that. 🙏

[@sherylcarroll9062]

Very enjoyable watching your videos

[@pear7777]

Baahahahahaaa waiting and timing the sprinklers. loooooollll. I often say dogs are stoopid, when they goofy, but thats the most "dog" I have ever heard.

[@eztieder4772]

It looks like the sheep are starting to react to the commands too 😁Awesome job Echo!

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

it is like a ballet, with the sheep as the corps de ballet and the dog as the ballerina, the whistle as the music, and the shepherd as the choreographer, with a beautiful natural decor, I can watch this for hours ....

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you

[@barbaraoesterritter7318]

You are very patient; the border collie sheepdog are so smart. We had Jackson, the border collie. He trained so easily but, was very anxious to do a job. He passed away two years ago, and is greatly missed. Our corgi herds people who come to visit. She also herds all of our other dogs. I enjoy videos that you make and the views . Your wife is so pretty. Again, admire you for your hard work. Also, I love Scotland.

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you

[@tkat-qk8oh]

I thought the video was great as usual but my 9 month old border collie pup thought that it was absolutely fantastic. You had his undivided attention for each whistle command

[@nancyrea3863]

So intelligent, it is a joy to watch him. Thanks for taking me along.

[@CJ-nf5jd]

That was really awesome. Great training skills you and Echo displayed. When you blew the whistle at the start of the video, my BC came into the room, ears perked up and looking at the monitor. I've had her since she was 6 months old, she's 5 now and never even seen sheep, she's my buddy. I've use a whistle, basically one tone just for recall. Thank you, very cool.

[@ddss3042]

As a herding dog owner for 40 years I've always used just a natural whistle to call my dogs. Never thought about it. My current 2year old border collie has only known a recall on a whistle and a few days ago and I just called her verbally. She looked at me like I was crazy. I whistled and she came at a drop dead run. Silly trainer. Lol I should've trained both. Love Echo!

[@E.Meyers]

I am so proud of Echo! He had some memory of the whistle commands so picking it back up wasn’t too difficult. All three of them are very intelligent dogs. Good job, Sean! You’re so patient and loving. Hello to your beautiful wife!

[@ShroomNana]

Such a beautiful view with your experienced, positive, working dog training. Success, health and happiness to you and your family and animals. Thank you ❤

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thanks

[@greenshp]

It's interesting you used the word "'positive"'. I think probably 99% of farmers use the methods Sean is using - - you can't be too "hard" with a border collie or you ''ruin" them for herding. In other words if they fear you (in a bad way) they won't work or learn at all. It's the breed. So for centuries, they have been trained just as Sean does.

[@ShroomNana]

@@greenshp it's even more interesting that you took one word from a compliment to someone else and then used your time to explain what you don't actually know. Good stuff. Have a good day.

[@greenshp]

@@ShroomNana Why are you being so sensitive? That was not at all a personal attack, I was merely commenting on your statement! I think that is allowed on KZbin. LOL For many people "positive dog training" has a certain modern connotation, and I was merely speaking to that. Also, I have also done herding w/ border collies for over 30 years, so be careful about making assumptions about other people.

[@ShroomNana]

@@greenshp sensitive 😂 nah. You are the one who is sensitive to a single word I used in a compliment to someone else. Unless you are too sensitive for KZbin? I don't care. Mind yourself.

[@ECole-le7we]

Love Echo so much as well as Storm and Mama Kate. Great job, Echo. Great job, Sean! P.S. Do the sheep know the commands, too?

[@sakshibhardwaj.learning]

Echo stole my heart. He is unbelievably intelligent. He has displayed wonderful sheep dog instincts, but never thought he'd pick up whistle commands so quickly, especially the difference between "lie down" and "that'll do". That one seemed so tricky on day 1 for him. Love your dog training videos, so positive and knowledgeable. Warm hugs to you and your family

[@marisaelyse82]

This makes me miss my border collie SO much. Smh. She had 8.5 acres of woodland to live on. She knew her boundary lines and never crossed. No collar. No nothing. Smart as a whip

[@sarahbasto6520]

😢

[@TexasJen]

Great session! Your dogs are intelligent. You can tell they love you because they want to work for you. I am enjoying your videos so much. Your work with the dogs along with the beautiful scenery in Scotland... WOW! Thank you so much for taking the time to video and edit and share all of this with us. ❤

[@seanthesheepman5845]

You are so kind

[@nancyhopper1522]

You and Echo get an A+!!!! It is such a joy to work with border collies. Loved the scenery and great music selection.

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thanks so much!

[@vvicster3250]

Sean and Echo did a great job! The whistle was very interesting, and I never saw one like that before. I have a Standard Poodle, and she was paying attention to the whistles as I watched the video. I have often thought she would love to herd sheep out in the field. She is very smart and fast! Thank you, Sean for brightening my day with your video. I am currently battling cancer with chemotherapy treatment, and your videos are helping me get through this difficult time. That'l Do! 👍🙏❤️

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you very much that means a lot and best wishes with your treatment, wishing you a good recovery

[@cyndij8312]

❤ best wishes for a speedy recovery

[@PARoth2011]

These inspiring and beautiful nature and dog/sheep videos have a way of calming the mind, don’t they? I’m sure they will help your recovery. Sending healing wishes your way.

[@dls300]

vicster - I am sending prayers for Jesus to put his healing hands on you!

[@kathleenmccrory9883]

Do the sheep get treats for helping train Echo? Lol. That was cool to watch, Echo is a smart boy. ❤

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you

[@PARoth2011]

😂😂😂 so funny

[@idalolo1]

Echo has learned so much! Such a smart and good boy! Each of your sheepdogs has their own style, but they all are excellent at what they do. You are a thoughtful and patient teacher, Sean. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@mariankay6482]

I love Echo and all your border collie's. I love sheep, too. And, your landscape is lovely to enjoy along the way! Thanks for sharing his training sessions with us.

[@MsSherryjh]

Always love watching these guys work!

[@whatifitnt]

Brilliant!!!! 🤩💖✨💞💫💝 The way Echo watched you at the beginning of the video was amazing... so eager to please = he feels loved and loves you in return 💞 I wonder if the sheep comprehend the whistle and voice commands, also. Keeping those sheep 🐑 in shape 😂 Do you train dogs for other people/farmers? Tell Echo thanks for showing us how it’s done and give him a ‘Good Boy’ for us, too!💖

[@rabbit_scribe]

Echo's memory is better than mine 😂😂😂

[@lindaj5492]

Lovely to watch! He picked up that ‘lie down’ whistle really quickly!

[@bchdsailor]

Echo is smart one, picking up commands better than any human

[@SusanRolf-o2b]

Echo was amazing! Strong training by you also, Sean! I think even the sheep were responding to the whistles. Great to learn about this important part of the profession. Thank you.

[@justinneuroth1371]

Sheep dogs are some of the smartest dogs I have ever seen, and the fact that your dogs look so exceptionally happy and excited to do what they are doing definitely earned my sub. Thank you for loving your animals the way you do

[@pamelazero3154]

Just a note to say how much I'm enjoying the channel - the dogs are so lovely and super smart. I'm not sure who's training who sometimes!

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you so much!

[@trishmcgarvie5053]

Absolutely amazing we have had border collies all our lives (used to live in Morayshire) you have just proved in the right hands how happy they are doing a job. Your quiet way of training is wonderful and it reaps its own rewards. Look forward to see him in the future Well done both you and Echo👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lauraamelia8658]

I trained Scotties and Westies for obedience and show. I also trained English Springer Spaniels for field show. My dad had three whistles he wanted them to learn: Lay down, Fetch, and drop it. We lived in very rural Wisconsin and I was bored so I taught them some funny ones....one that officially made him laugh was when he whistled for lay down I whistled for them to play dead and lay on their backs. I honestly thought he was going to choke laughing! The whistle is effective and you're a pro at it! Well done!

[@saspredydious9295]

What a wonderful experience. I almost felt like I was there. Echo is coming along beautifully thanks to your skill and understanding. The relationship you have with your dogs is amazing. I love watching you work your dogs.

[@patriciak2765]

Super! I think the sheep are learning the whistles too, lol!

[@suem6004]

Yep. Most animals can pick up training even sheep.

[@lizo2986]

Fantastic ~ Echo is very quick to learn in such a short amount of time.. Well done !!

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Many thanks!

[@linklandin]

Bro I can barley differentiate the whistles. Echo is so smart ❤❤❤

[@mollymoore186]

Echo is a champ! So fun to watch.❤

[@ruthannap6446]

I can see how a whistle helps your dogs hear you better. I guess it’s less of a strain on your voice, too. Are whistles used most commonly, or voice? It’s so interesting! You’re so good at it all. And so is Echo! Thanks!

[@Subtletext]

How do you think herding dogs would work with alpacas? We use food and ourselves to get them were they need to go 😊

[@seanthesheepman5845]

I suppose they would kind like cattle I guess

[@LindaC616]

Except you might have dogs covered in slimy green stuff.

[@SwedishCook1]

Great to see Echo learning so fast. Great dog and your a great trainer.

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you very much!

[@scotwkilgrow]

Brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful dog.

[@annchadwick4613]

Superb channel Very inspiring to see these magnificent dogs working so well with their master

[@teresagillmer9464]

One doesnt realise how much work goes into sheep farming .Its real dedication and hard work. The sheep in parts of South Africa seem to just wander around.

[@du7ch384]

Echo is such a smart and handsome boy, Just love seeing him work and enjoy himself.

[@senchamacrae50]

Echo had them figured out faster than i did.

[@timgriffin807]

Echo did a fantastic job !! And of course it took a great teacher to show him. Thanks for sharing.

[@coonhound_pharoah]

My border collie puppy is deaf, but we might look into herding training to give her more brain work. Can a deaf border collie do the herding job?

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Yes using physical gestures and ques it would be possible

[@coonhound_pharoah]

@@seanthesheepman5845 Thank you! Love your content.

[@kangmi26]

Thanks for sharing how to train herding dog 👍

[@lyndabenner1634]

Love Echo, what an intelligent pup! Excellent training. Love seeing all the videos.

[@lisakelly2247]

He did so well, love all your dogs but have a special spot for echo

[@ilmaariola8916]

Love watching your dog echo and the work he does. It's always nice to see a shepherd dog doing what he's bred to do. All those spaces he can run. And the new learnings that he's stimulated to do. God bless you. First time to see young people doing the old ways.

[@marmite.]

Love watching you train your dogs,you have grown in confidence,it shows in your dogs ability to learn fast from you..

[@jaclynmwvasquez]

Much gratitude Sean. Showing the type of whistle you use (in the beginning I thought it was all you and how men use their fingers, which I've never figured out to belt one meself). The whole video is very grand. Now that I've got hawks flying lowbies over me with my electronic whistle maybe I can follow your example and make me dogs their own "do it"s on it or get similar to yours. The "hawk" stops them in their tracks when they're about really noisy mischief no matter where or how far off they've gone, whence they come to me arunnin. See me 😄? Thankya!

[@LindaC616]

Same

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Haha thanks

[@jimbob4472]

He's really picked up those whistles well. Could see he was getting confused by the recall whistle for a while, but picked up your body cues. Brilliant video Sean!

[@Bor.der.Collie]

You can see how incredibly intelligent the dogs are! I, as a human, have trouble learning these whistles as commands 😯

[@sroberts605]

6 months! Way more impressive than I would have done methinks - in fact I forgot which whistle was which in about 2 seconds. Oh dear, does that put me on a par with goldfish?

[@lindaj5492]

On a par with Dorey, perhaps? “Keep on whistling, keep on whistling..” 😊

[@gaylecroissant7444]

In your opinion would a sheephearder whistle work for a dog who is deaf or going deaf. It is hard to get our 13 yr. old dachshund to come to the right door in the house because he can't hear you calling him. It would be for a different purpose than you use. It would simply be to get his attention, not that he is being disobedient or that he needs training for anything other than to know which door in the house you are.....

[@seanthesheepman5845]

I don’t know really but it will depend on how bad the dogs hearing it and if it can hear the higher pitched sound

[@Steve-ls3yy]

I haven't watched this video yet but since I've been enjoying the channel so much this week I"m following the command- "like, comment and subscribe"! I came for the dogs, stayed for the scenery waiting for the kilt!

[@lab0040]

That was awesome to watch Echos progression. He is a smart boy and you do a wonderful job, patient and clear on your commands. 😊

[@OZARKMEL]

Amazing animal. He is a beautiful dog as all your pups are. Patience and repetition....you have them both. Congratulations, he will be a wonderful asset to your farm.

[@starrbright1494]

Until today, I thought Golden Retrievers were the happiest dog breed. Now I think working Border Collies are the happiest dogs I've ever imagined 😊

[@tpwonder99]

I always wondered what the whistles meant. Great explanation. I’m learning so much on your channel.

[@ladyhawke1357]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Lovely to watch you and your clever dogs in action and see the beautiful greenery and scenery. What a wonderful way to start my day! All the best from South Africa.

[@SonneCreations]

Echo is amazing. i love how slinky he is. He’s like a border collie super model.

[@8journey8]

Echo is the BOSS! I would say that your flock is looking rather fit too, and doing their part to follow the orders of that clever lad of yours. P.S. How many are in your flock? They move around so quickly, I'm having trouble counting, even with freeze frame. I think 9 or 10.

[@sandrahertel6282]

Seems he picked up things very quick. Does he seem quicker than the other dogs? I’m wondering if having another dog to learn from as well is helpful? Looks beautifully done.

[@MaryBethKissel]

What happens if the sheep 🐑 learn the commands and go the opposite way?? 😅😅😅😅😅

[@melindedemmers264]

Thanks for showing and explaining to us how you train your dogs. Very interesting and beautiful how your dog is so dedicated to do what you ask him to do. Big hugs for your dogs 🤗🤗🤗.

[@sassafrasstree7449]

Glad your feeling better. Hope stacy too. Thankyou

[@MaureenReed-n7t]

Fantastic to watch man and dog work together so beautifully❤❤

[@snowflow07]

Outstanding video, Sean. I now know what whistle commands mean. Echo did phenomenal! I’ve caught a few videos of trials held in Wales with dogs being given whistle commands but had no idea what they meant. Your sheep look like they’re in great shape. Just super hyped with this video. 💖🇺🇸

[@nikiTricoteuse]

I love watching these dogs work the sheep but, man l love watching them run! Echo has learnt the whistles beautifully but, it would be really cool if perhaps you could caption them for those of us who haven't learnt them so well. 😊

[@scott9561]

I. Love. *Echo* !! What a fantastic and rather smart doggo!! The training was great to observe as well. That'll do :) :) :) Thanks much, Scott

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you too!

[@scott9561]

@@seanthesheepman5845 Aye, lad!!

[@gailwhite8796]

You’re such a good trainer that by the end of the video, I almost had the whistles down …but not as good as Echo!🥰

[@svglorious]

Great job, Sean….Echo is picking it up fast… but you can tell that he loves what he was born to do and really wants to please you…👍👍

[@folday6169]

Your love of the dogs and the work is self-evident...thanks for sharing.

[@tbrayden3694]

Love to see more of Echo. He was amazing running top speed in that video with the Run Boy Run song.

[@bobsmith1814]

Echo did very well. He responds instantly. He is a great student

[@bobjarrard]

Wish I had a smart dog - I do love my Chihuahua but she is not the brightest bulb on the beach. Bob in Nevada

[@janetmackinnon3411]

And your sheep are beautiful! What a bright dog.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Echo's doing quite well! Kate and Storm too!

[@karineekg]

The comeby and away sound very similar..

[@heathero7791]

I could listen to you explain things all day, you've got a really reassuring and controlled presence.

[@Subtletext]

Thanks for all you do 😊

[@loukemler2894]

You are such a fantastic Trainer. He adores his owner too. Love yr videos ❤

[@judedunlop5295]

Clever bhoy! Calm and not over exuberant. Gonna be a keeper 😊

[@susangray4691]

I knew Echo could learn those whistle commands! :)

[@patriciamooney928]

Love watching Echo work. Great job Echo.

[@DinFL]

Love your channel and border collies so much.

[@digitalarteffects]

So happy KZbin recommended your channel! Love the channel. My dog would be in heaven running in those open fields 🥲

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@susanennor6339]

Brilliant work Echo and Sean. So clever. I love watching how quick Echo learns.

[@vanomaden]

Nice :-) Could you point me to an online shop where to get such a whistle? Einstein, my BC is picking up the verbal commands very quick, but I'm herding reindeer with him, and the distances are a good deal longer than with sheep. A whistle would help a lot as the reindeer react negatively to shouting or loud voices. They are somewhat close to wild deer in a way.

[@BSWVI]

Thank you for sharing with us a boat working with reindeer, I had no idea that voices affected them that way. Hello to Einstein too!

[@rachaelditta4224]

Had a collie as a lass and she'd always 'herd' the 3 of us little ones. 😂😅

[@mezakelley9229]

Echo's connection with you is just beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing your life with these beauties.

[@karynefagg209]

As a owner of two bordie collies, to watch you work and live with them is an absolute joy. My oldest is 14/5 and getting close to the end, which is heartbreaking, the younger one at 4yo has learnt so much from him. I love the way you treat your 'babies' genuine encouragement and love, I can't get over how intelligent they are and Echo has got that whistle in his stride. Great work again Sean, and a big hello to the rest of the family - love from Australia xxx

[@Momoka-i6y]

His movement is sharp and cool! Good boy, Echo!👍

[@cherylbuzzell8773]

Good boy, Echo! Amazing job, Sean!

[@chichitex1252]

Great video! Love watching you work the dogs!❤❤❤

[@robinkennedy9974]

Sean, Those are the fittest sheep in Scotland

[@DB-lm1nj]

Here I thought Shawn was just naturally good at whistling! 😂. Echo seams to be learning fast

[@DB-lm1nj]

Sorry, Sean

[@ginnylorenz5265]

BRAVO, blessed Echo❣

[@shannondimler4091]

Love Echo! He’s such a good boy! ❤

[@chloerichardful]

Amazing boy 🥰🥹 Well done Echo