Sheepdog Training With Ted Hope Pt 1

[@QbutNotTheQ]

“There are no two puppies alike.” That brought tears to my eyes. It’s wonderful to find a video showing someone who has true mastery of their skill. Seeing an old master is a delight to the soul.

[@gazellefilms]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@MM-we6yr]

Best training series ever for training any herding dog ! Ageless Series.

[@jonathanfrench7650]

Really pleased to come across these videos. Ted was my Great Uncle but I only met him twice in the 1960s when he was at a sheep dog trial at Stanmer Park , Brighton and once at his home in Kent. It is very rewarding in exploring family history to have this video image of a relative born in 1911.

[@DogTrainingBulledandSon]

This takes me back to my time as a young man. Worked a lot with two old Dog Men. Late 70s early 80s. Real Dog men with patience and knowledge. Knew more than any of the people you’ll see today on Social media. Real true deep knowledge and understanding of how dogs tick, and how you gradually, patiently mould that into what’s needed. The best Dog men I found were always quiet.

[@forplan1]

I love this mans patience and understanding - a master of his charge and in a kind way. A great example to any dog lover.

[@chexycat]

This man is a legend, and thanks to him I have 3 brilliant working/ trial dogs and 3 best friends,

[@MM-we6yr]

Tom you are spot on. Your dogs give you unconditional love by giving them training.

[@robsterenfrance]

seems a lovely man...sad to hear he is no longer with us. His words of wisdom will live on in our dogs!

[@wildcrow2858]

We have a very small 5 acre farm and used Ted's methods on two Border Collies. Both dogs learned fast, really fast, and when people watch us work the dogs they think we are professionals when actually it was our first time. No clickers and only whistle for lay down. RIP Ted your legacy lives on with You Tube. Many thanks to gazellefilms Maurice R Porter

[@gazellefilms]

Thank you, it is very gratifying to hear this.

[@Seaspray127]

Beautiful video. Not only is it set in the mystical realm of Kent, with a stone farm cottage and peaceful sheep in the fields, the master-dog relationship is amazing. I liked the down training using the foot on the lead method. It does not look cruel here, and the dogs respond as well as any professionally trained dogs. The positive training only people could learn from this. he seems a very nice, humble man, and you can always believe the dog.

[@bluemoonthree7950]

Love this....see.......a no nonsense approach to getting dogs obedience and respect...these days these bleeding hearts who think dogs are human babies and put clothes on them ...I have nothing but respect for these videos.....with love from Canada

[@lisaedwards1359]

it's okay for people to have a dog that isn't a working dog.

[@gazellefilms]

To receive comments like this is truly uplifting, and really makes me glad that I managed to get this programme made towards the end of his (Ted's) life. I only hope that a certain editor of a certain magazine reads this, and now eats his own words of disparaging and reproachful criticism he made when I first put this out on video back in the 1990's. His agenda of trying to bury it for his own ends failed, proving what he and his cohorts were really all about. Time and the wwweb told on him.

[@majawn]

How old is Ted Hope in this video?

[@gazellefilms]

@@majawn Was a five year gap between filming sessions. So he was around 79 In some scenes & 84 In others.

[@majawn]

​@@gazellefilms Seeing this movie changed my thinking and set me off in a new direction at avery difficult time for me health-wise. Thank you for making it.

[@DogTrainingBulledandSon]

Thanks for making the film, back in the Day. Ted could have easily been from the same mould as Tom Robinson, and Ernest Todd. The two old Dog men I learnt so much from in the late 1970s. Tom Robinson came through from Kennel Boy to Head Gamekeeper for The Earl of Halifax. Long Retired when I helped him and made his Living Running a Training Kennels in old Pig Sheds outside Pocklington. These Dog men died with their boots on, never really understood concept of retirement. Why would They when they lived the dogs and what they did so much. Ernest or Toddy as everyone knew him was a crafty quiet old man, that had his own strain of Labrador with a stout sturdy build. They were literally the epitome of the saying Labradors were born half trained. He seemed to get them right by walking the old railway line shooting a few pigeons. Of course that’s the skill of a really good Dog man they always make it look easy.

[@BernardWilkinson]

Really stoked at YT's algorithms for reminding me of this, some 14 years after it was uploaded.

[@rusky35]

Thanks so much for this series of training videos. Lovely farmer, great dogs . He has a kind and sensible way of training which anyone could learn from

[@gazellefilms]

Good to hear and thank you for your appreciation.

[@mikeoxmaul1788]

That "that'll do" is the most British thing I've ever heard🤣😂

[@PurdyBear1]

Gosh can't you see how old this is, just by the way he trains a lay down. Now a days you teach by putting a treat in your hand on the floor and getting them down this way. He reminds me very much of the Barbra Woodhouse method. Great video thanks for posting.

[@BillieFingers]

+PurdyBear1 It did work for many years before him.

[@behindtheblackstump2247]

I don't train my dogs with treats just giving them a small sign of affection is enough to keep them wanting to please you not just wanting a treat.

[@bennic5544]

No working dog trainers use treats

[@majawn]

Working dogs are not trained on treats.

[@chriswoods1558]

Never train a dog with treats. I use this same method with my collies and working labs.

[@johngouldsbrough1418]

brilliant video

[@gazellefilms]

Thank you, unfortunately this was the only training video I was able to make before Ted died in 1997.

[@okaminess]

This is lovely.

[@leereadman9940]

an amazing man would have loved to meet him so much knowledge. tfs

[@ginadunn1223]

Such a precious, patient man. Sad he is no longer with us. He reminds me of the movie Babe can't help but wonder if he didn't inspire that movie. ❤️

[@susiegoodman4425]

Hi Ted - I rescue ill treated Border Collies & one of my dogs was so beaten & kicked that he was a nervous wreck it took me almost 2 years before he would come anywhere near me - I am used to Border Collies - love the breed so when poor old Kip collapsed & died in my garden aged 13 years old took me totally by surprise so I have now rescued another Border Collie that has been kicked in the mouth & also had a tail cut off so I am going to give her a great life - I have over an acre of land & at the bottom of my garden are woods - my oldest Border was Georgie almost 17 years old !!!!

[@gazellefilms]

Hi Susie, Thank you for sharing your story. You are a godsend, giving these wonderful intelligent dogs a new life, showing them love & kindness. Seeing them recovered from their mental & physical injuries is so rewarding. Need more like you In the world.

[@peternimmo12]

Ted you hero! LEGEND

[@gazellefilms]

@1937irma I'm currently engaged In another project, but I do have more usable material (both film & stills) on Ted Hope. I will definitely be putting something together (for youtube) in the near future. The "Shepherds Life" Documentary will also be reposted In high definition. Thanks for your interest.

[@megen1996]

this guy is amazing i just inherited my grandmothers flock of sheep and well i need something to help me cause i just have so many issues with the current fenceing and protection of the sheep plus we need a dog in general this is perfect!

[@gazellefilms]

A pleasure, thank you for your appreciation.

[@gazellefilms]

Thank you for your appreciation.

[@gazellefilms]

@kaytexels Thank you so much for your support & appreciation.

[@TheTruthSlave]

R.I.P Ted x

[@gazellefilms]

Many thanks for your comments, much appreciated.

[@gazellefilms]

@1937irma Will have to see what I can dig out the archives.

[@kaytexels]

great job i keep sheepdogs too ted looks to b Great with his dog R.I.P x

[@gazellefilms]

Many Thanks, Much Appreciated.

[@makingasplash4rescue]

Really interesting video from 1996 thank you. My ancestors were Shepherds which made it even more interesting for me. I am now going to see if I can train my dog all the beginners steps while using the more modern science of clicker and lure training and conforming to the Progressive Reinforcement Training Manifesto.

[@gazellefilms]

Thanks for watching & your appreciation.

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[@MikeStarKaraokeUK]

Very Good Ted i have a Sheep Dog Called Shep we love your Video's many Thank's. :-)

[@cookseyjames]

that dog is impeccable!

[@peternimmo12]

R.I.P ted

[@gazellefilms]

@TheEvans1234 I'm certain you could get help from a trainer. I made the video under the guidance of Ted Hope, and as such am not qualified to give advice on sheepdog training. Sorry.

[@Mr.Feckless]

Man the Ted! :)

[@gazellefilms]

@megen1996 Thank you, very good to hear this.

[@animalover9000]

This is so cool

[@charlielovell7806]

grate insite and help thanks

[@henryrights8428]

thanks for tips =]

[@Squinck616]

1:27 "Dog or Bitch in the Best Working Condition" What?

[@chexycat]

@Mrsevi7 Very true, I think there is alot to be learned from from the patience, dedication and skill of some of these older generation handlers/ trainers, and it is useualy the handler who needs training before the dog.

[@2008musteck]

top man love it rip

[@gazellefilms]

Perhaps you could give us the benefit of your experience then.

[@gazellefilms]

@Kd7jfb Life just isn't the same without him & Mini.

[@SimpleCrazyBOCs]

👍🏼

[@jannetteberends8730]

My dog is very scared of sheep.

[@angelmariejones7829]

Im pretty sure Mr 'butt head'?,,,did say the dog needs toknow its general commands first and Im pretty sure you wouldnt have called him that ridiculous name to his face, so why do it on here?. Shame he isint still around, as he could have taught you a thing or two about basic manners.

[@NikoNash]

gotta train butt head