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Featured tutorial – Sticky Dogs! with “too much” eye
It's time to get moving if your dog has "too much" eye. To a greater or lesser degree, border collies use "eye" (a particularly intense ... Read more
FAQ – My dog stops sheep going in the pen!
QUESTION: I'm trying to put the sheep into a yard but my dog stops them from going in. How can I get my dog to ... Read more
FAQ – Herding sheep with huntaway dogs
QUESTION: I’m getting a Huntaway to work my sheep and cattle but I can't find any Huntaway specific training on the internet. Are the principles ... Read more
FAQ – How to stop the dog splitting the sheep!
QUESTION: My dog likes to split the sheep up and bite them. I am having trouble getting her to go round them. Can you help? ... Read more
FAQ – Can a sheepdog live in the house?
QUESTION: My dog is very enthusiastic and eager to work but she's a bit timid and runs away from aggressive sheep. Are we spoiling her ... Read more
FAQ – Help for an Inexperienced Handler
QUESTION: I purchased a fully trained sheepdog but I have never worked a dog on livestock before. Do your videos cover how to start off ... Read more
FAQ – Training an Older Dog
QUESTION: We have an eight year old border collie and now live on a smallholding where we will soon get our first flock of sheep ... Read more
Featured tutorial – Inside Flanks (Circling the Sheep on Command)
Teaching inside flanks (circling on command) Once your dog's driving competently, teaching inside flanks (circling on command) is the next step. Make no mistake, good ... Read more
Featured tutorials – Introducing Sheepdog Trials
What to expect at a sheepdog trial The more prepared you are for your first sheepdog trial, the less nerve-wracking it will be; it's reassuring ... Read more
Featured tutorials – assess your dog’s progress
There are plenty of ups and downs when you're training a sheepdog, so take the time to assess your dog's progress realistically. If you feel progress ... Read more
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