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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.

New to Herding? Understanding Instinct & Balance in Your Stock Dog (Start Here)

New to Herding? Understanding Instinct & Balance in Your Stock Dog (Start Here)

New to Herding? Understanding Instinct & Balance in Your Stock Dog (Start Here)Jennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 27/11/2025

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.

Embracing the Journey:  An experience as a new handler with Doug the stock dog.

Embracing the Journey: An experience as a new handler with Doug the stock dog.

Embracing the Journey:  An experience as a new handler with Doug the stock dog.Jennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 19/12/2023

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.

Is your training area slowing your progress & stressing your stock?

Is your training area slowing your progress & stressing your stock?

Is your training area slowing your progress & stressing your stock?Jennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 10/07/2023

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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