Today me and echo talk through and and demonstrate the commands used in herding to give everyone some more insight or help others to understand herding a little more as you watch
The best part about watching this fascinating video is how much Echo loves his job. He's really into it and you can tell he likes being an important part of the work.
“That’ll do it.”…is THAT why the farmer says that in the movie Babe? HOLY COW. I connected the dots after 20+ years. Never knew that was a command! Wow. Mind blown.
Beautifully responsive dog.❤ I'm so envious of handlers who use that infernal little whistle. It looks so easy, but I wore out my mouth trying to master it and finally admitted defeat. I felt like I was embarrassing my dog with my spluttering and spitting.☹️
I love that I stumbled onto your channel. I have Border Collies and herd with them " part time." I started almost 20 years ago. It is the most difficult thing I have ever done. I love the connection and partnership with my dogs. They have taught me so much. I am still blown away, and left speechless just being constantly amazed and humbled by them. My Kate turns 13 on January 2. The younger one, Cora is almost 4 yo. Thank you for your great videos. People need to see what these amaxing dogs were bred for. And yes, as you say, they love and live for their work.
Thanks, Sean! I wish all dog owners would understand the importance of being able to stop and recall your dog. Too many people either never train their dogs properly or wait too late to start that training. My friend lost a beautiful black lab who would not come when called and was hit by a car. Proper training is a life essential for your dogs. Head scratches to all the pups and a happy Christmas to you and Stacey.
Merry Christmas Sean and Stacey. It's educational and entertaining watching the dogs work. It's also fun to watch the family gatherings and rest time at home.
I’m new to your channel, but I’ve trained dogs before, and I am amazed at your dogs’ abilities and the intensity with which they work. Thank you for the explanation of the commands. Merry Christmas to you and your family. ❤
Absolutely brilliant dog handling and let’s not forget the sheep. I could just hear them “ Oh here we go again Bessie, run to your right, now your left, I wish he’d make his mind up” 💕😂💕 Thank you as always, Alex in Florida
I have shown your videos to so many friends, they end up loving them as much as I do. Best Holiday wishes for you, Stacy, and awesome dogs❤ from California
Все собаки хороши, в том числе беспородные, но бордер-колли - истинный бриллиант. Настоящие интеллектуалы :). Счастья и благополучия в новом году вам и вашим мохнатым друзьям.
I have 2 Australian Shepherd dogs. One is calm, the other is dying to herd anything and just loves any instructions, any job, any way to please ♥️ So inspiring to see Echo at work. Hope to learn bits from you to keep her from driving the neighbor horses nuts.
I'm living in Australia now, and I would agree. You do sound Australian when you give the lie down command. Your demonstration of the basic commands is brilliant. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤
I _think_ you'll find he sounds Scottish. As he is Scottish. Australians speak English. I am not trying to be goady or aggressive. Just bring honest. I do understand the truth does hurt sometimes.
I saw your stuff in shorts. For 18yrs my best friend was Muttley a Kelpie X Dingo the colour of sand dunes in sunset. The energy he had & excitement for burning energy could never run out...even a day before his death from massive liver cancer he still wanted to go out. I had just finished security dog training the yr before I got him so I trained him in verbal & non verbal commands. He was my 1st dog & we went everywhere together & were only apart for 5 days in 18yrs. I would like to get another dog but I just can't.
Oh my gosh, your Echo has matured magnificently! He is so locked into your voice and has such enthusiasm for his work. I love watching your dogs work just like my Pa loved watching his Brittany Spaniels work hunting quail. Thanks for the great video, Sean. G-d's blessings on you and yours.
You need to give your hair a command, "Lie down." I do feel a little lost with the whistle commands, but you did say the dogs like them. So I'm happy for that. It is so much fun watching your dogs act to your commands. I love it! Also, I was laughing at the sheep. Sometimes it looked like they were also following your command. Merry Christmas Sean, Stacy, all the animals and the subscribers.
This is so interesting! It's not as complicated as is looks once you know what the commands mean. And the whistles being the same as the verbal commands was surprising. What a great trainer you must be!
I just love watching the dogs work! I have a Chinook, but no sleds to pull in California. Hope to get to ancestral home Scotland, some day . Keep the videos comin'! Thanks
It's such a thrill to watch the dogs work so well with your commands. They are incredible dog and I love watching your talent with call-outs. Keep up the amazing channel.
Omg….your dogs are amazing. Voice command AND whistle. I have failed as a dog owner with training. Love your dogs, the job they do and you as a sheep man
This is my 3rd video and it answered questions I had about communication and the whistle commands. I've wondered about the whistle commands for years. Thank you for the video and information. Jennifer San Francisco Bay area USA
Your dog and you are so amazing 🤩❣️❤ absolutely enjoy you working your sheep with your dog❣️You make it look so easy, and if of course it comes with experiance and training 😮😅❤
I had a dog who I trained for one hour every single day for four months straight when I first got her. She loved learning new things. There came a time when once in a while I would think of the next command and she would execute it as I was still thinking it. I trained her to verbal as well as visual commands and I think she cued into my body language as well.
Love love love your channel ! Echo just waiting for the next command while you are explaining to us common folks! Brings tears to my eyes. BTW, you have great hair 🙂
Thank you for teaching ME what is happening with your comma is relative to what you want the dog to do in relation to whee the sheep are/are going. I'll watch this a couple of times to put it in my brain!
Thank you for taking the time to produce this. We had a beautiful border collie named Roxie. She was one of the smartest dogs I have ever known. We had to be cautious with her around our granddaughters. She thought they were sheep and would try to nip and herd the kids.
Hi Sean and Stacy! Happy holidays! Your tutorials are always so interesting. I love how this one ram nods his head down like he’s saying “good afternoon sir” 5:58. So cute.
I’m a new subscriber so this was very cool to watch and learn. You should be very proud of yourself carry on such a beautiful old tradition in your country/culture. Looks like a nice life. I can tell you work very hard at what you do. Much respect ❤️🇺🇸
Just amazing! Thanks for doing this video. I have trouble understanding the commands when I’m watching. Now I’ll know. I also noticed of course, that when your dog is herding the sheep toward you, his right and left are the opposite of what yours are, so your commands need to be for his position and not yours. Just brilliant! What an asset a dog like this is to a sheep farmer, not to mention a good friend and companion.
It helps to think of the space in front of the shepherd as a clock face, with the sheep in the center, and the shepherd at 6 o'clock. (Forget the left-right concept.) "Come by" command means 'circle the sheep in a clockwise direction'. "Away" command tells the dog to circle the sheep in a 'counter-clockwise' direction. That's where you start your herding education. That way, no matter where the dog and the shepherd are positioned, the directions don't change. Clockwise/counter-clockwise are always the same. Of course once you're comfortable with that, there's a whole lot more commands for you and the dog to master, for the various ways you want to maneuver your sheep. It's quite addictive and rewarding to work as a team with your dogs to control the sheep. Mind you, it can also go WRONG in an endless variety of ways, which is not rewarding in any sense. Patience is invaluable.
😮Wow ans wow again😮Astunned is little said : what ancient knowledge and today's practice can do 😅😊Once upon a time someone told me the most suitable dog for me would be a BC as compatible with my character .I had three GSDS fully content as I was , they adapted well for long walks and returning to a small apartment house. Also rescued and placed many of their kind in time.Now watching your comprehensive basic teachings makes me dream of an open space where despite of the strong wind I would RECALL them , the most intelligent treasure B.C❤❤❤
The best part about watching this fascinating video is how much Echo loves his job. He's really into it and you can tell he likes being an important part of the work.
no one loves their job as much as a border collie!
Prefacing this with I'm autistic, I always say that Border Collies are, themselves, autistic, and their special interest is herding.
I love Echo rolling on the grass in the background at 1:30
And the dog seems SO HAPPY to follow the commands! That's some fine training... and a wonderful dog.
Oh boy! I get to run in the OTHER direction now!
Thank you Sean for the lesson on commands. Merry Christmas to you and your family including your precious dogs.
And Happy New Year now too.
It always amazes me how these dogs are like an extension of the shepherds hands and arms. They’re so efficient. And they love working.
So fascinating to watch!
That’s why they tell you not to get one of these beautiful, super intelligent dogs as your lapdogs in an apartment! They need to work!
Literally the world’s most intelligent dog.
What gets me is how the sheep seem to know where the dog is without ever looking back.
They have peripheral vision of 320-340 degrees. Prey animal 😊
You can tell the dogs love what they do. So fascinating and beautiful to see how Sean works his dogs.
Nothing better then watching a dog enjoy life ! These dogs absolutely love "working" beautiful to watch
I’m amazed by Echo’s speed! He just flies 🪽🪽🪽
Watching this dog and you working together just makes me smile. Good dog!
Shear poetry in motion. It is fantastic to see a dog who thoroughly enjoys what it's doing ❤ and is so well trained.
Good pun! 😉
SMART AND LOVELY DOG, WORKING HARD WITH THE SHEEPS
It’s 6 months on and I had to watch this episode again. I forgot what some commands meant. Love the team . Give them a hug from me.
“That’ll do it.”…is THAT why the farmer says that in the movie Babe? HOLY COW. I connected the dots after 20+ years. Never knew that was a command! Wow. Mind blown.
Exactly my first thought. I've been scrolling through the comment section far too long before finding someone mentioning 'That'll do, pig!' 😂😂
Beautifully responsive dog.❤ I'm so envious of handlers who use that infernal little whistle. It looks so easy, but I wore out my mouth trying to master it and finally admitted defeat. I felt like I was embarrassing my dog with my spluttering and spitting.☹️
😂
I love that I stumbled onto your channel. I have Border Collies and herd with them " part time." I started almost 20 years ago. It is the most difficult thing I have ever done. I love the connection and partnership with my dogs. They have taught me so much. I am still blown away, and left speechless just being constantly amazed and humbled by them. My Kate turns 13 on January 2. The younger one, Cora is almost 4 yo.
Thank you for your great videos. People need to see what these amaxing dogs were bred for. And yes, as you say, they love and live for their work.
Watching Echo rolling in the grass says he's not just a working dog, he's a playing dog too!
My favourite command Sean is “that’ll do” 😂
Thanks, Sean! I wish all dog owners would understand the importance of being able to stop and recall your dog. Too many people either never train their dogs properly or wait too late to start that training. My friend lost a beautiful black lab who would not come when called and was hit by a car. Proper training is a life essential for your dogs. Head scratches to all the pups and a happy Christmas to you and Stacey.
I always wondered if the commands were common to all herders. Thanks! I hope you, Stacey and the pups and sheep have a very happy Christmas. 🎄
Thanks for the descriptions -- fun video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You can tell Echo loves his work!
Merry Christmas Sean and Stacey. It's educational and entertaining watching the dogs work. It's also fun to watch the family gatherings and rest time at home.
woohoo! New upload of the sheepman, and my favorite working pups on the internet.
It's the brogue. That Ginger hair, a sweet wife and adorable dogs.
This is so fascinating. Why do I half expect the sheep to lay down on command. 😂
So nice to see a dog who is bred to do this just loving it! Amazing to see a working dog in action. He’s shining and loving what he does best!
These dogs are happy and so obedient. I could watch this all day.... amazing teamwork...
I love the wind noise. It adds to the ambiance of the clouds and green fields.
I’m new to your channel, but I’ve trained dogs before, and I am amazed at your dogs’ abilities and the intensity with which they work. Thank you for the explanation of the commands. Merry Christmas to you and your family. ❤
Absolutely brilliant dog handling and let’s not forget the sheep. I could just hear them “ Oh here we go again Bessie, run to your right, now your left, I wish he’d make his mind up” 💕😂💕 Thank you as always, Alex in Florida
I have shown your videos to so many friends, they end up loving them as much as I do. Best Holiday wishes for you, Stacy, and awesome dogs❤ from California
I can hear the sheep thinking
(if they could😄🤗): "we were here just some minutes ago, when will they decide where we shall be?"
Lovely dog🤩
Все собаки хороши, в том числе беспородные, но бордер-колли - истинный бриллиант. Настоящие интеллектуалы :). Счастья и благополучия в новом году вам и вашим мохнатым друзьям.
I have 2 Australian Shepherd dogs. One is calm, the other is dying to herd anything and just loves any instructions, any job, any way to please ♥️ So inspiring to see Echo at work. Hope to learn bits from you to keep her from driving the neighbor horses nuts.
The joy Echo has while doing what he loves is so cool!🐾❤️
I'm living in Australia now, and I would agree. You do sound Australian when you give the lie down command.
Your demonstration of the basic commands is brilliant. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤
I _think_ you'll find he sounds Scottish. As he is Scottish.
Australians speak English.
I am not trying to be goady or aggressive. Just bring honest. I do understand the truth does hurt sometimes.
Agreed, his "lie down" sounds pure Aussie for some reason. His come by sounds like "come, boy" too.
Thank you so much for this information. I appreciate you taking time to explain them to us “ newbies”! Love your channel and the dogs are awesome!👏 ❤
I saw your stuff in shorts. For 18yrs my best friend was Muttley a Kelpie X Dingo the colour of sand dunes in sunset. The energy he had & excitement for burning energy could never run out...even a day before his death from massive liver cancer he still wanted to go out. I had just finished security dog training the yr before I got him so I trained him in verbal & non verbal commands. He was my 1st dog & we went everywhere together & were only apart for 5 days in 18yrs. I would like to get another dog but I just can't.
Oh my gosh, your Echo has matured magnificently! He is so locked into your voice and has such enthusiasm for his work. I love watching your dogs work just like my Pa loved watching his Brittany Spaniels work hunting quail. Thanks for the great video, Sean. G-d's blessings on you and yours.
So sweet how the dogs just live for work to do!
You need to give your hair a command, "Lie down." I do feel a little lost with the whistle commands, but you did say the dogs like them. So I'm happy for that. It is so much fun watching your dogs act to your commands. I love it! Also, I was laughing at the sheep. Sometimes it looked like they were also following your command. Merry Christmas Sean, Stacy, all the animals and the subscribers.
Thank you you too
I was laughing too, imagining all the sheep lying down
@@sroberts605😂
I love your hair. Just saying.
This is so interesting! It's not as complicated as is looks once you know what the commands mean. And the whistles being the same as the verbal commands was surprising. What a great trainer you must be!
Consistency is the key to training.🇬🇧🇬🇧
Smartest dogs ever! Commands are always interesting! Amazing in every aspect! You can tell Eco loves his job.
Echo is such a good boy. Sean's a good boy, too 😂
Thanks for sharing I love to watch your beautiful dogs working with you:):)
Love, love, love all your videos! Thank you❤❤❤Michigan USA...blasted wind!!😅😅😅
Very fascinating! I know we all like to watch and learn. Voice and whistles and I notice a Shepards crook, cool.
My border collie Freya and myself have just subscribed to your channel we love it blessings to you and yours coming at you from Southern Oregon
Great video Sean. Thanks for covering all the basic commands. It's just so interesting. Those sheep are gorgeous. Quite feisty wee souls too.
the dogs run so fast how many years can a dog work. they are beautiful to watch. such smart dogs
If only more people were as hard working as these dogs! Love your videos!
Give that beauty dog a huge hug and pat on head...he is so well behaved....Merry Christmas to all you and the doggies.....🎅🤶🐶🐶🐶🐶🌲
I just love watching the dogs work! I have a Chinook, but no sleds to pull in California. Hope to get to ancestral home Scotland, some day . Keep the videos comin'! Thanks
It's such a thrill to watch the dogs work so well with your commands. They are incredible dog and I love watching your talent with call-outs. Keep up the amazing channel.
Can I borrow your dogs to do my taxes next year? They're smarter than my accountant.
I was a police K9 handler and trainer in my younger days, and let me just say you are an amazing handler with amazing dogs!!
Great explanation of commands and training. I enjoy your videos to witness how well your dogs respond and how talented a trainer you are. 🇨🇦
Amazing for as recent as the breed was developed. Thanks, Old Hemp!
👍 Gr8 job, beautiful animals & those pupster are lil workhorse' 👏
I like your channel because of you and your dogs… love the team work
Very intelligent and articulate young man
Love these amazing dogs ! Your partners and friends 😊❤
Omg….your dogs are amazing. Voice command AND whistle. I have failed as a dog owner with training. Love your dogs, the job they do and you as a sheep man
I had noticed that you sometimes say “that’ll do” when the dog isn’t finished working. I was confused by that, so I’m glad you explained it.
Merry Christmas and prosperous new year to you, to your family.
This is my 3rd video and it answered questions I had about communication and the whistle commands. I've wondered about the whistle commands for years.
Thank you for the video and information.
Jennifer
San Francisco Bay area
USA
Thanks for explaining the whistle calls, too!
I love Sean's accent... Gorgeous sheep and beautiful dogs... Love them.
I think your black sheep herd knows your commands, too. 😊😂 love your happy and hard-working doggies🎉❤
Love watching you with your pups❣️🐾❣️ Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄
Thank you! You too!
Have a wonderful Christmas Sean and Stacy and you beautiful fur babies! 🥂
Those sheep thinking "oh no, not this again" 😑
❤ Thanks for the great explanation of the commands you use!
😊
Glad it was helpful!
God love him, Echo is a good boy and he loves to work. ❤ He’s a special pup😊
Windy hair! I wouldn’t be surprised if you find a few woolly hats arriving for you 😂
Your dog and you are so amazing 🤩❣️❤ absolutely enjoy you working your sheep with your dog❣️You make it look so easy, and if of course it comes with experiance and training 😮😅❤
Thank you so much for teaching about these commands. The different whistle. Écho loves his job. All of them do. Thank you!
I love the sheep. Seems they liked performing, too!
You brought back one of my favorites. Merry Christmas to everyone 🎄
I love your dogs. The best dogs on CZcams, for me. Many more of clips of your excellent dogs. Live long and prosper guys. 🖖🖖🖖🖖💕 Fan from 🇺🇸
I had a dog who I trained for one hour every single day for four months straight when I first got her. She loved learning new things. There came a time when once in a while I would think of the next command and she would execute it as I was still thinking it. I trained her to verbal as well as visual commands and I think she cued into my body language as well.
these dogs got some benevolent life and family .
Love love love your channel ! Echo just waiting for the next command while you are explaining to us common folks! Brings tears to my eyes. BTW, you have great hair 🙂
These dogs are so cool……they love it, I love watching this stuff.
3:30 that was so awesome seeing how you work with your dog, really an awesome team, I can tell you guys get stuff done
Watching from Arizona USA👍🏼
Thank you. I’ve often wondered what the sounds meant and why sometimes you whistle and sometimes use your voice. Fabulous explanation. Thanks again.
Thank you for showing a little about the training. It's so interesting and beautiful.
Thank you for teaching ME what is happening with your comma is relative to what you want the dog to do in relation to whee the sheep are/are going. I'll watch this a couple of times to put it in my brain!
Thank you for taking the time to produce this. We had a beautiful border collie named Roxie. She was one of the smartest dogs I have ever known. We had to be cautious with her around our granddaughters. She thought they were sheep and would try to nip and herd the kids.
Absolutely fascinating once again! Reminds me of the movie "Babe" where he says
"That'll do, pig" at the end. HAHA!
Merry Christmas 🎅 to Sean, Stacey. Kate, storm and Echo. ❤ Enjoy your videos.
Sean, Absolutely the best description of commands and whistles I have seen. Cape Cod owner of 2 BC's. All my best.
Hi Sean and Stacy! Happy holidays! Your tutorials are always so interesting. I love how this one ram nods his head down like he’s saying “good afternoon sir” 5:58. So cute.
I’m a new subscriber so this was very cool to watch and learn. You should be very proud of yourself carry on such a beautiful old tradition in your country/culture. Looks like a nice life. I can tell you work very hard at what you do. Much respect ❤️🇺🇸
Echo did a great job of following your commands, Sean. He has learned well. I love Echo. Such a great BC. 🥰👍❤️
Just amazing! Thanks for doing this video. I have trouble understanding the commands when I’m watching. Now I’ll know. I also noticed of course, that when your dog is herding the sheep toward you, his right and left are the opposite of what yours are, so your commands need to be for his position and not yours. Just brilliant! What an asset a dog like this is to a sheep farmer, not to mention a good friend and companion.
It helps to think of the space in front of the shepherd as a clock face, with the sheep in the center, and the shepherd at 6 o'clock. (Forget the left-right concept.) "Come by" command means 'circle the sheep in a clockwise direction'. "Away" command tells the dog to circle the sheep in a 'counter-clockwise' direction. That's where you start your herding education. That way, no matter where the dog and the shepherd are positioned, the directions don't change. Clockwise/counter-clockwise are always the same. Of course once you're comfortable with that, there's a whole lot more commands for you and the dog to master, for the various ways you want to maneuver your sheep. It's quite addictive and rewarding to work as a team with your dogs to control the sheep. Mind you, it can also go WRONG in an endless variety of ways, which is not rewarding in any sense. Patience is invaluable.
Thanks for the reply. I’ll keep the clock in mind when I’m watching herding videos now.
😮Wow ans wow again😮Astunned is little said : what ancient knowledge and today's practice can do 😅😊Once upon a time someone told me the most suitable dog for me would be a BC as compatible with my character .I had three GSDS fully content as I was , they adapted well for long walks and returning to a small apartment house. Also rescued and placed many of their kind in time.Now watching your comprehensive basic teachings makes me dream of an open space where despite of the strong wind I would RECALL them , the most intelligent treasure B.C❤❤❤
I’m new to this channel and absolutely love it! Thanks for educating us!
YAY !! I have been waiting for this !! Thank you sheepdogman! 🥰🐑🐑🐶🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐕🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🌭🐑🐑🐑🦮