My childhood dog was a bouvier, she was a service dog for my mentally delayed sister. My sister would often times wander off and the dog would always herd her back, she did it with all the family kids. I remember growing up with my door open a crack so she could count us all. She’d get up in intervals during the night and check that we were all there. She was a gentle giant and an amazing guardian… Rip Hannah
We had a Bouvier male when I was growing up. Great dog. Very quiet and friendly. But I would agree with Gary Don, no funny business around him and his judgement of the people who came onto the property, was always spot on. A gas meter reading worker came on to property unannounced and ignored the posted signs about the dog on duty. The dog didn’t hurt him but wouldn’t let him leave until I came home from school. Poor guy was pretty scared. The next time he knocked on the door.
Same experiance with a Bouvier, other angle. Was a kid 7/9 years old, some familie stuf, deported me at the farm. of my uncle, for couple of weeks. As a kid litle i knew, but entered the safety zone of the Bouvier, (when he was chained that was his combat area) He stormed at me, i was surprised(child unkown), but he was so kind. Didnt attack me, or hurt me. Just stay here til my boss is here. After 1 houre my uncle came, and i was playing with the dog As a kid didnt try to leave the area, so not shure what happend if i did. Awhel maybe dump story, but true
My Bouvier saved my life on a Saturday when I was alone at the office. Guy showed up. I was not aware of guys intentions. My Bouvie Dutch knocked we to the side while he was asserting the guy out the door. WOW.
Impressive animal! Thanks for posting. My bouvier was very selective on who he let on the property. Some strangers were welcome. Others weren't. His judgement was always 100% correct. Laid back but firm, no funny business. Love met with love. Aggression met with aggression.... Gary in Texas
We had a male bouv who recently passed away. He grew out of it but when the kids would run in backyard he would herd them. They learned to freeze and hold their ha ds up so as not to get nipped. He would also calm them down if they got too crazy running around in the house. Great dog.
I have a bouvier des Flanders that herds cattle because we live on a farm. He can herd so much more but it is so funny watching there fluffy faces bounce in the air!♥️
I was lucky to grow up with a bunch my mom showed. later on we sold lots of puppies in Colorado. These dogs are a lot bigger than it says in the books! What a weight is he? its easy to see them over 150+ pounds. 175-200 pounds is huge! beautiful male you have! nicely trained also!
That was a wonderful video. I grew up with a male bouvier who lived to the age of 13. my mother now has another male, and i am thinking on getting two. hopefully a male and a female. how does one go about training bouvier as a herding dog?
joshua rainone establish that you are alpha and that they should trust you. Work with them daily. Once that’s done work with him on the cows or whatever you have. When the animals are running, have him run with you around the cows. If he does it right give him treat. Natural Instincts should kick in after that.
BDFs look, and, sound like absolute driving beasts! Which of course they are ! Now then if they charge at would-be assailants the same way to warn them off, but also be able to escalate if the person makes contact with them or me, then that would be the bestest personal protection guard dog could ever have. I'm sure the health and wellness vet visits and food bill would be much less than two or three shifts worth of persons carrying weapons would be and, a dog is much more reliable. Guardian type dogs are ever watchful and their attention would not lag as a person's would and too often does. People talk about Great Danes and Giant Schnauzers, or any very large dog such as Newfoundland having The Intimidation Factor. BAH! I would probably laugh at any of those dogs barking at me - no matter how big or bad the bark sounds - unless, of course, they had babies and they look to be in pretty rough shape,so God knows what kind of past they come from and may not trust humans, therefore, they might actually not be nice, and may bite - maay. If a beast looking like even a blonde variety of BDF comes charging at me barking like that I'm going to have to start wearing diapers!
Please stop cropping animals ears and tails! Whats that for? That horrible treatment is forbidden in Europe long ago... America start thinking somehow!
Well If it is a farming dog in use, cropping helps defend itself from coyotes and other undesirable vermin. I understand your concern if its a household pet, but this breed is the real deal when it comes to defending its herds or its family. Mine would only let someone in my home or yard after I told "Apollo" they are ok and I would let him smell the person, he would never forget them and they would be able to come and go as they pleased, but all new visitors had to be introduced. Had a good friend stuck on an island in my kitchen for a good 2 hours one day ;)
My childhood dog was a bouvier, she was a service dog for my mentally delayed sister. My sister would often times wander off and the dog would always herd her back, she did it with all the family kids. I remember growing up with my door open a crack so she could count us all. She’d get up in intervals during the night and check that we were all there. She was a gentle giant and an amazing guardian… Rip Hannah
We had a Bouvier male when I was growing up. Great dog. Very quiet and friendly. But I would agree with Gary Don, no funny business around him and his judgement of the people who came onto the property, was always spot on. A gas meter reading worker came on to property unannounced and ignored the posted signs about the dog on duty. The dog didn’t hurt him but wouldn’t let him leave until I came home from school. Poor guy was pretty scared. The next time he knocked on the door.
Same experiance with a Bouvier, other angle.
Was a kid 7/9 years old, some familie stuf, deported me at the farm. of my uncle, for couple of weeks.
As a kid litle i knew, but entered the safety zone of the Bouvier, (when he was chained that was his combat area)
He stormed at me, i was surprised(child unkown), but he was so kind.
Didnt attack me, or hurt me. Just stay here til my boss is here.
After 1 houre my uncle came, and i was playing with the dog
As a kid didnt try to leave the area, so not shure what happend if i did.
Awhel maybe dump story, but true
They are lovely dogs. Mine loved kids too. Loved their ice cream more though!
@@mackeilde9973 Great story, funny stuff.
My Bouvier saved my life on a Saturday when I was alone at the office. Guy showed up. I was not aware of
guys intentions. My Bouvie Dutch knocked we to the side while he was asserting the guy out the door. WOW.
Impressive animal! Thanks for posting. My bouvier was very selective on who he let on the property. Some strangers were welcome. Others weren't. His judgement was always 100% correct. Laid back but firm, no funny business. Love met with love. Aggression met with aggression.... Gary in Texas
We had a male bouv who recently passed away. He grew out of it but when the kids would run in backyard he would herd them. They learned to freeze and hold their ha ds up so as not to get nipped. He would also calm them down if they got too crazy running around in the house. Great dog.
Nice.
I have a bouvier des Flanders that herds cattle because we live on a farm. He can herd so much more but it is so funny watching there fluffy faces bounce in the air!♥️
Get mine Friday!!!👍
Very unique dog. I wish there were more videos like this one for this particular breed.
Top Bouvier
Nice job! Good control.
I bet he/she's having a blast.
Fun to see them working
What a stunning impressive dog! Absolutely gorgeous
Bear is a good dog
I was lucky to grow up with a bunch my mom showed. later on we sold lots of puppies in Colorado. These dogs are a lot bigger than it says in the books! What a weight is he? its easy to see them over 150+ pounds. 175-200 pounds is huge! beautiful male you have! nicely trained also!
That was a wonderful video. I grew up with a male bouvier who lived to the age of 13. my mother now has another male, and i am thinking on getting two. hopefully a male and a female. how does one go about training bouvier as a herding dog?
joshua rainone establish that you are alpha and that they should trust you. Work with them daily. Once that’s done work with him on the cows or whatever you have. When the animals are running, have him run with you around the cows. If he does it right give him treat. Natural Instincts should kick in after that.
Cattle boi
typo* what weight is he? and age?
You must give the orders in Dutch. (Belgium)
Hans Strouf no you don’t have to do that
Bouvier des Flandres Belgium
This one is a war tank, not a dog.
yes héro 14-18 War
BDFs look, and, sound like absolute driving beasts! Which of course they are ! Now then if they charge at would-be assailants the same way to warn them off, but also be able to escalate if the person makes contact with them or me, then that would be the bestest personal protection guard dog could ever have.
I'm sure the health and wellness vet visits and food bill would be much less than two or three shifts worth of persons carrying weapons would be and, a dog is much more reliable. Guardian type dogs are ever watchful and their attention would not lag as a person's would and too often does.
People talk about Great Danes and Giant Schnauzers, or any very large dog such as Newfoundland having The Intimidation Factor. BAH! I would probably laugh at any of those dogs barking at me - no matter how big or bad the bark sounds - unless, of course, they had babies and they look to be in pretty rough shape,so God knows what kind of past they come from and may not trust humans, therefore, they might actually not be nice, and may bite - maay.
If a beast looking like even a blonde variety of BDF comes charging at me barking like that I'm going to have to start wearing diapers!
Great dog. Leave their ears and tails on!
Leave them on and they will get injured and have to have surgery
Its a working dog bud
Please stop cropping animals ears and tails! Whats that for? That horrible treatment is forbidden in Europe long ago... America start thinking somehow!
Cropping tails is useful. The ears are a matter of preference.
Well If it is a farming dog in use, cropping helps defend itself from coyotes and other undesirable vermin. I understand your concern if its a household pet, but this breed is the real deal when it comes to defending its herds or its family. Mine would only let someone in my home or yard after I told "Apollo" they are ok and I would let him smell the person, he would never forget them and they would be able to come and go as they pleased, but all new visitors had to be introduced. Had a good friend stuck on an island in my kitchen for a good 2 hours one day ;)
Mememememe, that's who cares what you think, seriously.
@@lylechipperson5913 ha ha
If you don’t know why people crop working dogs you shouldn’t be talking!
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