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How I Teach a Young Stock Dog's First Down on Sheep

How I Teach a Young Stock Dog's First Down on Sheep

How I Teach a Young Stock Dog's First Down on Sheep Jennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 26/07/2026

When should you teach the down on sheep? Follow along as Gael learns her first down and see why taking your time builds a more confident, thoughtful young stock dog.

Don't Let Your Young Stock Dog Get Stuck Circling Sheep (And How to Fix It)

Don't Let Your Young Stock Dog Get Stuck Circling Sheep (And How to Fix It)

Don't Let Your Young Stock Dog Get Stuck Circling Sheep (And How to Fix It)Jennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 26/07/2026

One of the most common problems I see with young stock dogs is endless circling. Learn why it happens, why it becomes a habit, and how I start fixing it early with Gael.

Preparing Your Young Stock Dog to Work Sheep

Preparing Your Young Stock Dog to Work Sheep

Preparing Your Young Stock Dog to Work SheepJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 16/07/2026

The first lessons your young stock dog learns don't happen on sheep. Discover why recall, stop, and leash work are the foundation for confident, successful stock dog training.

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.

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