THE ART OF HERDING SHEEP with sheepdog Bruce | Ireland | Local Legends | Brad Leone

Let’s stop glorifying the GOATs… how about we celebrate the SHEEP and the DOG instead?! This Episode of Local Legends is all about the Art of Herding Sheep with my new friend, and certified Local Legend, Paddy Fanning.
Last August we visited Paddy in his hometown of Wicklow, Ireland to learn the basics of Sheepdog training, herding sheep, and to get a glimpse at this ancient art in person.
Check out Paddy and his pooches on the social medias:
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And remember, it’s never too late to find something you love and make it your life, just like our lad Paddy
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Ireland!
2:40 Meet Paddy Fanning
5:23 Let's go get some Sheep!
7:29 Meet the Dogs!
14:20 Training Puppies
15:06 Counting Sheep
15:43 Off to the Mountains!
17:54 Dogs in Action!
20:48 It ain't about the Money
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Don't forget to subscribe, ya turkeys 🦃 - / @bradleone
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www.bradleone.com
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Shot by: Ian Deveau & James Collins
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Edited by: Hobson Feltus
Produced by: Brad Leone, Carolyn Gagnon, Ian Deveau, and Hobson Feltus
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[@StaceWah]

Brad is 1,000% MADE for gabbing away with the wonderful Irish! They're his kindred spirits. I'm so excited to watch him and Paddy carve it up 😂❤

[@TriciawiththeTRUTH]

Agreed 😄

[@daveobrien2365]

Paddy? The baddy?

[@Drumlink]

I've always said it, couldn't agree more!

[@windstream25]

Kindred? Have ya fed us some whiskey an said something about our family before?

[@Jocelyn.c.h.w]

Oh my goodness, YES!!!! I completely forgot they’re from different countries XD They mesh sooo well.

[@CiaranOFlynn]

You’re channelling Anthony Bourdain in this Brad - what a wonderful film 💚

[@joeycurtis1872]

What?

[@rachelstark2391]

Without all the DRAMA...

[@featherlightfoot7858]

Nothing like Bourdain

[@rachelstark2391]

@featherlightfoot7858 That mold is broken!

[@lizlorenzsonn9999]

If Tony had 100% more golden retriever energy 😂😂

[@andrewwolohan5200]

Im Irish this lad had me in tears 😂😂 he's the definition of great craic

[@lorenzogiannetti325]

I usually never really comment but I honestly could’ve watched hours of you guys talking about keeping sheep. I‘m so impressed with the videography, the story telling and obviously the protagonist’s.

[@thezarn2058]

This has turned into one of my favorite channels on KZbin. You are a boss, Brad!

[@deucefoAM206]

Genuinely thrilling watching him and Bruce work together. Amazing what can be done by complimenting human intelligence with other species.

[@isgrig210]

complementing* btw

[@PaulBailey3]

I just want to watch Paddy Fanning and his dogs all day now

[@ChurchmountSheepdogs]

😂

[@joshuadowney4843]

the local legends song is now my alarm clock and ive never enjoyed waking up so much

[@bradleone]

!!!!!!!!

[@jamiethomas069]

Your journey as an independent YTer just keeps getting better. This video is top notch, showing the incredible skill of working dogs and their farmers. Thank you

[@jasonmorgan7939]

Brad's becoming a local legend himself in his ability to put out amazing video content.

[@jacksonhillsgrove8670]

More episodes with this guy, Paddy is a true fricken legend!

[@celestialgutter]

The lives of shepherds and their canine companions seem idyllic and harmonious. What a simple and fulfilling existence.

[@OtaBengaBabalanga]

Sure, raising animals to be slaughtered is very idyllic

[@PatriotD00d]

not sure how this pop up in my recommended list but boy am I glad it did. Fantastic Story telling.

[@jmkenny]

Paddy is my new spirit animal

[@omdostudios]

YES BRAD! Never thought you would be doing a local legends in Ireland. Glad you loved our homeland. You’re welcome back any time! 🇮🇪🍀

[@j.b.abraham4175]

When I visited Ireland in the early 00s, I saw a man who trained his dogs like that to bring the sheep down from the hills. Each dog was trained for a different sound of whistles. It was so fascinating and fun to watch those dogs work. Even in the fog, when you couldn't really see where the sheep were at.

[@drakeface]

I see "Brad + Sheepdog", I clicked immediately. The epic music at the beginning really revved up my heart's love for Border Collies I got from watching Babe as a kiddo 🖤

[@madisonalvarado2128]

My only complaint is that I wish this video was longer! I could watch Paddy and Brad all day! ❤ I am so thankful Brad has his own channel doing what he loves and sharing it with all of us!

[@rinrat6754]

Wonderful to see true working dogs in such a beautiful place. There are few happier things than a busy sheepdog.

[@MichaelHughes124]

Brad, you and the team killed it. Thank you for this beautiful film, and thank you paddy.

[@MichaelTV44]

This is probably my favorite episode of local legends.

[@meganblair1289]

Sitting in New Zealand with my heading dog and she’s losing it with all the whistling going on 😂 loved this episode and would love to see more like it. The farmers out here are feeding the world and are affected by everything from weather/climate impacts and social and political issues. The more understanding people have on what it takes to get the food on the table the more we will appreciate the hard work and resources that go into it!

[@aoifemoriarty1296]

I have watched this at least 10 times. You're one of us now, Brad! Good Irish soul on ya

[@Adiera]

As a Border Collie owner, this is my favorite film of Local Legends yet! My girl Jillie was a great girl. Thank you Paddy,family and friends for the look at what you are doing.

[@tweakingheavily]

wowww, i thought i couldnt love brad more, but now i get to see him with dogs!

[@lovelandfrog5692]

Fucking love the Irish, some of my favorite people on earth

[@philthycoder]

You and the team have hit on some magic here Brad. There's an ill-defined border between sterile documentary and engaging IRL travel/cooking, and it's frankly shocking that you've managed to strike that golden balance so quickly in your solo venture. Mad props to you and your team, because you're maybe one of the most videogenic individuals alive, but without that team putting you in the right places with the right camera operators and the right people of interest, all that charisma doesn't do much. Hope you guys can keep it up for a good long while!

[@janis1981]

Best video since leaving BOnapp!!! Really it reminds me of the time with Vince. Great funny and not too much scripted! And Paddy is a true sport for giving you such a great story

[@adamtyner1944]

Brad is Bruce, and Bruce is Brad. Eager, willing, outgoing, people-pleasing, insanely hyper, lovable. Fantastic episode!

[@anniebell6846]

Bruce is a wee fluffy legend

[@phryge2468]

Absolutely loved this. The way you encapsulated the story but also allowed us to really understand what and why was going on was wonderful. My wife and I loved every moment of it. Sharing with my parents as we’re fish out of water, English living in Texas, and this brings so much joy. Wonderful work as always to Brad and the team, and a big thank you to these wonderful Irish lads!

[@missmarlajean]

This was fabulous! Paddy and Brad are great together! I loved this!

[@coljar100]

you topped it Brad with this one.... lots of fun , and was blown away with the dogs and most of all Paddy..... keep it up Brad

[@googleisshittoss]

KZbin needs more of these Sheepdog/Sheep Videos..Informative, funny and extremely enjoyable!!

[@tuhtty]

This made me miss home! Up Wicklow!

[@rafaelwu1556]

These guys are proper legends, seem like genuinely nice guys

[@Silocky]

That top down drone whistle demonstration was amazing. Speechless

[@josephracine4415]

I would love to hear the story of his journey with the 82nd Airborne. Airborne All The Way, brother.

[@oscairbowes3387]

So happy to see you in Ireland! Been watching you nearly 10 year and always hoped that you'd come , Sláinte Brad ☘

[@Buzzkill-wn7tf]

Fantastic! Had a Border Collie cross breed back in the 90's that could have escaped from bloody Alcatraz. Came home from work several times to find him out and about, "herding" the elementary school kids into two groups--one on each side of the street. Kids were laughing their asses off and trying to outsmart him. Mortified me (because WTF--parents are weird) and then I figured out that when the kids held their area, Wiley would run up to them and lay down. And get scratched up and belly rubbed. The damned dog trained the kids to give him belly rubs! Miss that mutt.

[@sithra74]

I love border collies. When my mom passed 10 years ago we adopted her border collie Fly. Fly was such a good dog, she watched over the chickens every day. Fly passed away in November sadly.

[@glenwood2111]

By far the best episode so far.

[@colleenssjogrenschannel2464]

The two of you is amazing combination. Paddy and Brad ❤

[@cellov5660]

I never really comment on anything, but I just wanted to express how amazing this episode was. Huge fan Brad, keep up the amazing work!

[@craigmitchell8892]

This was a great one Brad! I'm from Scotland and its great to see you closer to home. Cheers brad and the team!

[@superpandasama]

This came out at the perfect time. I'm going to Ireland for the first time in a month and it's great seeing you out there showing off the country side

[@isorry123_]

Love Ireland

[@djones89]

Best episode of local legends so far.

[@ateiviz]

I'm delighted to call Wicklow my home, I've hiked all those hills, I highly reccomend anyone to visit.

[@ShannonAndy]

Oh the way this video made me so unbelievably happy!! What an incredible thing these folks do, continuing on the shepherd tradition. Thank you Brad for showing us true Ireland!

[@yooperdog]

Great video. We own a border jack, but she's definitely is more border collie than jack russell. But she the smartest dog I have ever owned. She knows more words than some people I know. I think she missed her calling as a drug sniffing dog, because she track and smell like nothing I've seen. She has been our faithful companion as we travel around North America.

[@allisonabbott-kline4765]

Welcome to my homeland Ireland! Slainte

[@rachelstark2391]

Greetings, Laughed out loud more than once! Brad, I have been following your channel since Fermentation Station. Cheers, Rachel 🍷

[@dilbyjones]

Yea such a gem.

[@sarahdolan4386]

Honestly watching Brad's videos bring me so much joy. I've found his videos years ago from the fermentation stations to watching him in the hills with sheep dogs. If I could ever choose a life or career path, it would be like brads. Passion for food, connecting, and learning. Thank you for what you do. ❤

[@crowdedsubwaystation]

Im always so happy for breeds like border collies that actually get to work the way they were bred instead of being cooped up in a small yard or apartment. When I lived in Ireland, there were always loose dogs on the roads and the worst were the border collies because they'd try to chase the cars. I was always so worried Id hit them when they'd dart out of their yard after me.

[@arkonite]

Welcome to my homeland @Brad Leone ❤

[@rerolley]

Had the chance to tour western Ireland last spring. Had a wonderful time. Thanks for taking me back.

[@bgbaltuth]

My wool knitting heart shed tears. We want your wool, Paddy!

[@Vyden]

Smiled all the way through.

[@scytheria7]

This was my favorite so far ❤❤ ☘️ 🇮🇪

[@shoshanna8475]

I love my Border Collie! One of the most perfect creatures ever created.

[@MarioGaito]

Don't know who had a better time here: the dogs, Brad, or me! All of Brad's best in one video. Lucky Brad for spending time in Ireland with Paddy, lucky us to witness it.

[@lethPointer]

I could watch this for month and years! Didn't know i need a Brad in Ireland series but now i do. Scotland and the smaller islands as well might be wonderful.

[@sakuraiblossom128]

we love you brad

[@jeselsanches4444]

loved this, let us see more of your travels Brad!

[@caseyboutillier7510]

This one is epic! Brad a Paddy are a match made in heaven! 😂

[@ftgv1]

Yet another fab Local Legends. Cheers for all you do brad. Legend yourself

[@siobhan-rae]

brad in the emerald isle!! he was made for this craic. i’m also really surprised they didn’t give Paddy subtitles.

[@Macdecorn]

unreal episode brad, would love some more irish content

[@kelzuya]

Been a Brad fan since day one and not just saying this cos I'm Irish but that could be one of my fav vids of his. The lads are great.

[@hdwill]

This hits the right spots! Gotta love dogs!

[@brianblase5573]

How is Brad still under 1M subs? A true legend himself!

[@johnmarkhunter]

Tears!

[@QargZer]

This is very high quality. Good job on having TV quality without the TV nonsense

[@TheLuke1184]

This is probably the best episode Brad has ever done...maybe a tie with the Bills Mafia but just barely.

[@thepiratecove2770]

I love this kind of content, I'd never get to see anything like this if not for brad just being himself.

[@OnlyFlans42]

That outro was so Bourdain-esque that i forgot who I was watching for a moment. Brilliant stuff!

[@OnlyFlans42]

Oh & did you visit anywhere else in Ireland? I'm from the Mournes, it's a place of real beauty. Carlingford across the Lough has some of the best Oysters in the world!

[@Arauge1981]

This was a fantastic video, I could watch hours of these dogs doing their jobs, such an awesome relationship.

[@sandienesta1467]

Paddy, of course his name is Paddy!!! wool is making a comeback! yay, ty

[@JohnnyCaldwell]

Watching Brad for years an always thought he'd do well in Ireland, mon back some day kid!!

[@ObesePuppies]

I love this series! The characters (local legends) are always entertaining people that somehow keep up with Brad.

[@illt3ck]

This was fantastic - thank you!

[@dawidjagusiak]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing! ❤

[@heathergreylive]

Aw I love this! Beautiful scenery and wonderful people. Thanks for bringing us along. 💝

[@deirdrecochran4160]

Absolutely loved this vid....love the scenery and the BC's

[@nickt471]

I not Gona lie this video has blown my mind

[@ChicGeekism]

This is just what I needed to see today. Wholesome

[@TPJN777]

Brad is lokey becoming one of the best KZbinrs out there. Look out, probably getting picked up by a big streaming company

[@MadJimm]

Magnificent creatures these sheepdogs are. Takes a lot to train them i bet, hats off to paddy and jim.

[@davidbrighton6521]

AMAZING!

[@MrQuarts]

I love the opening clip with the Labrador and the two Border Collies!

[@hunterkouchi484]

Quality, editing, and pacing 1000x better than previous episodes. Keep getting better!

[@ActualHumanPerson]

A fitting environment

[@cathleen1717]

Fabulous love it!!

[@jayceperlmutter4317]

Brad - Thank you for this! Ireland so beautiful but it is the people who are really the heart - the people, and the dogs!

[@spuffed]

fantastic. Just fantastic all around.

[@lindacooper4893]

Love the Irish loved his accent, funny person loved the video, very interesting dogs brilliant ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariefusaro301]

this episode had me honed in the entire time. what a trip. thanks !

[@emmayoung3355]

Beautiful. Thanks from a Kerrywoman!