Flight Zones Explained: How Sheep Really Read Pressure in Stock Dog Training
Learn what flight zones are and how sheep read pressure in stock dog training. Understand movement, energy, and timing to improve calm, effective herding.

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

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

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.

New to herding dogs? This beginner-friendly guide explains instinct, balance, and common stock dog behaviors so you can train calmly, confidently, and with clarity from the start.

Join Dr. Michelle Martin as she shares her journey as a green handler with Doug — from self-doubt to growth through community, learning, and embracing the process with confidence and humor.

Creating a safe, secure training area makes stock dog work easier and less stressful for sheep and handler. This blog shares how simple fencing, panels, and pens improved training flow, control, and progress.
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