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Four Dogs’ First Time on Sheep

Four Dogs’ First Time on Sheep

Four Dogs’ First Time on SheepJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 02/06/2026

Four dogs. Four completely different first experiences on sheep. In this video, I walk through what I watch for during early introductions and how to correctly start a young stock dog on livestock.

The Real Reason Some Good Stock Dog Training Advice Fails

The Real Reason Some Good Stock Dog Training Advice Fails

The Real Reason Some Good Stock Dog Training Advice FailsJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 26/05/2026

Why some good stock dog training advice can still fail. Learn how livestock, timing, confidence, and understanding the individual dog all affect successful sheepdog and stock dog training.

You Can Prepare a Stock Dog Without Sheep… But Not Train One

You Can Prepare a Stock Dog Without Sheep… But Not Train One

You Can Prepare a Stock Dog Without Sheep… But Not Train OneJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 21/05/2026

My Border Collies were perfectly trained—until they met sheep. Learn why obedient dogs can change around livestock, what you can train before sheep, and what only stock can truly teach.

When a Working Sheepdog Becomes a Mountain Bike Dog

When a Working Sheepdog Becomes a Mountain Bike Dog

When a Working Sheepdog Becomes a Mountain Bike DogJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 27/04/2026

What happens when a competitive sheepdog gets a second career? Star’s journey from trial field to mountain bike trails reveals what working dogs truly need to thrive.

The Skill Behind Every Good Pen and Shed

The Skill Behind Every Good Pen and Shed

The Skill Behind Every Good Pen and ShedJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 15/04/2026

sheepdog handler shedding sheep with dog

Stand vs Down: How Position Changes the Stock

Stand vs Down: How Position Changes the Stock

Stand vs Down: How Position Changes the StockJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 31/03/2026

Stand vs down isn’t just a command choice—it changes how your dog influences stock. Learn how position affects pressure, when to use each, and how to teach the stand naturally in real training.

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