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

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.

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.

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. 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.
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