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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.

Holding the Line:  The art of balance when your stock dog is driving

Holding the Line: The art of balance when your stock dog is driving

Holding the Line:  The art of balance when your stock dog is drivingJennifer L'Arrivee
Published on: 12/12/2024

Balance is key when driving sheep. This blog explores how proper positioning improves control — building on earlier lessons about balance in penning and shedding.

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