Here are some of the concepts and commands that I used in my program. Most of these concepts are widely used and described in the stock dog world. In order to be successful, you need to have a solid understanding of what you are wanting to teach your dog. Videos coming soon!
YOU GOT A WORKING BRED PUPPY NOW WHAT?
DEVELOPING YOUR WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG - when a dog looks to you for guidance, you can feel it in your soul!
THE BEGINNING STAGES OF GETTING YOUR DOG STARTED ON STOCK - using this exercise, there are a number of skills that we teach!
THE PATH A DOG TAKES TO GET AROUND THE STOCK, HIT BALANCE, AND BRING THE STOCK TO THE HANDLER - includes the outrun, lift, and fetch!
IS MOVING THE STOCK AWAY FROM THE HANDLER WHILE CONTROLLING THE LEAD ANIMAL - widely used in practical situations when moving cattle or trialing!
MECHANICAL DIRECTIONS THAT ENABLE YOU TO SEND YOUR DOG CLOCKWISE OR COUNTERCLOCKWISE AROUND THE STOCK - can be very helpful in practical situations like sorting and covering draws!
TELLS THE DOG TO LEAVE THE STOCK THEY ARE CURRENTLY WORKING AND LOOK FOR MORE - can be used for sending a dog for more stock in a large pasture or used in the trial field!
WORDS OF WISDOM
HOW CAN WE INCREASE THE DESIRE TO LEARN IN OUR PUPPIES AND DOGS IN TRAINING?