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Flight Zones Explained: How Sheep Really Read Pressure in Stock Dog Training

Flight Zones Explained: How Sheep Really Read Pressure in Stock Dog Training

Flight Zones Explained: How Sheep Really Read Pressure in Stock Dog TrainingJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 06/01/2026

Learn what flight zones are and how sheep read pressure in stock dog training. Understand movement, energy, and timing to improve calm, effective herding.

How to Use a Whistle to Communicate Clearly With Your Stock Dog

How to Use a Whistle to Communicate Clearly With Your Stock Dog

How to Use a Whistle to Communicate Clearly With Your Stock DogJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 26/12/2025

Learn how to use a whistle to communicate clearly with your stock dog. Build calm, consistent whistle commands that support real working situations.

Before You Train Your Stock Dog, Learn to Read Sheep

Before You Train Your Stock Dog, Learn to Read Sheep

Before You Train Your Stock Dog, Learn to Read SheepJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 26/12/2025

Before training your stock dog, learn how to read sheep. Understand pressure, draw, and movement so timing improves and stock work becomes calmer and clearer.

How Early Balance Work Improves the Outrun & Flanks in Sheepdog Training

How Early Balance Work Improves the Outrun & Flanks in Sheepdog Training

How Early Balance Work Improves the Outrun & Flanks in Sheepdog TrainingJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 26/12/2025

Struggling with tight outruns or rushed flanks? Learn how early balance work shapes movement, confidence, and clean lines in sheepdog training.

She Looks Ready… But She’s Not — Why Patience Builds Better Stock Dogs

She Looks Ready… But She’s Not — Why Patience Builds Better Stock Dogs

She Looks Ready… But She’s Not — Why Patience Builds Better Stock DogsJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 22/10/2025

A real training example showing why eagerness doesn’t equal readiness in young stock dogs, how immaturity shows up in early sessions, and why patience now prevents tension, reactivity, and long-term training issues later.

Speed up your stock dog:  Advanced training tips for developing “Gears”

Speed up your stock dog: Advanced training tips for developing “Gears”

Speed up your stock dog:  Advanced training tips for developing “Gears”Jennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 31/08/2025

Learn how to teach your stock dog to change speed smoothly using “gears.” This blog and training video show how minimal commands and whistle cues improve pace control and versatility with different livestock.

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