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Books
- by Vergil S. HollandHerding Dogs: Progressive Training is the only book of its kind to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual bree ... More
- by Sally Molloy, Heather L NadelmanTOP TRAINERS TALK ABOUT STARTING A SHEEPDOG brings together interviews with many of the best working border collie trainers in North America and the United Kingdom, who share their methods of introducing young border collies to livestock. Whether you are training a stockdog for trialing or for work on the farm or ranch, this collection of expert advice, presented for the first time ever in a sing ... More
- by Orysia Dawydiak, David E. SimsThis is a complete revision of the very popular original edition of this book. Readers will find many new photographs, refined training methods and a new chapter o unusual stock. Topics include: What a livestock protection dog can do Selecting a puppy Caring for your dog Behavioral problems and solutions Preparations for a family companion Guarding unusual stock Older dogs Puppy te ... More
- by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor, Ty TaylorWhether you are interested in working dogs for a hobby, on the ranch, or for serious trial competition, Stockdog Savvy will be an invaluable aid. Beginning with chapters on herding dog characteristics, instinct, and choosing a herding dog, the Taylors explain how to prepare your puppy and do basic foundation training. The book progresses to starting the dog on stock and developing a useful working ... More
- by Christine Hartnagle RennaIn addition to introducing readers to the various breeds and strains of herding dogs in the world, Herding Dogs discusses the working styles, instinct tests, trials and training for all working farm dogs. From the basic skills of stockdog training to the types of herding styles to the commands used to direct dogs at work, this useful handbook also advise newcomers on how to select the right puppy ... More
- by Dawn Antoniak-mitchellHelp! He s herding the neighborhood kids!!
Herding breed dogs such as Border Collies, Corgis, and Australian Shepherds have incredibly strong instinctive behaviors to do the work they were bred for controlling various kinds of livestock. These behaviors manifest themselves in modern herding breed dogs kept as companions or family pets in a number of ways. These include chasing cars and bicyclis ... More
Kindle
- by Howell Book HouseHerding Dogs: Progressive Training is the only book of its kind to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual bree ... More
- by Kennel Club BooksIn addition to introducing readers to the various breeds and strains of herding dogs in the world, Herding Dogs discusses the working styles, instinct tests, trials and training for all working farm dogs. From the basic skills of stock-dog training to the types of herding styles to the commands used to direct dogs at work, this useful handbook also advise newcomers on how to select the righ ... More
DVDs
- by Main Street Partners, Inc.A feature length documentary following three national sheepdog champions (US, Canada & South Africa) and their amazing canine partners as they compete for the Gold Medal in the world's foremost sheepdog trial, the Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championship, held annually outside Park City, Utah.
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nSeemingly simple -- but in reality stunningly complex -- to see a sheepdog trial is to ... More
Training Tools
- by Every DogNew Clik Stik Retractable Target Stick with Clicker ...