Four Dogs’ First Time on Sheep
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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to reduce confusion in stock dog training by identifying what’s not working, using video feedback, and improving balance work so your dog stays correct, calm, and effective on stock.

Discover how to create a consistent stock dog training plan, reduce confusion in your sessions, and embrace variability to build a calm, confident working dog.
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