I have trained several liters of border collies. I did the same thing you are doing. Simple one word commands. And give lots of rewarding phrases. And head scratches. Be patient with them. You are doing a great job with them.
I hear you brother! From what I've seen, I think you and I have similar professions. I'm a maintenance and remodel contractor and just shy of turning 60. Been a tough several years for me too. Pandemic and then hit with health issues the last 3 years. I'm calling it "forced retirement"... No pity party here! But it has been very difficult to gain back anything close to what I lost... So far... Anyway, I like your story and I like how you do things, so you got me. If you need anything, feel free to ask. I'll do my best for you. Where you located?
Love it bro, I agree 💯. Anxious nature innate with a one focus on master. They are such an awesome breed so long as you understand them. Best dog off the start I’ve had & still young so will reserve any praise till maybe cpl more years but right now I’m like you & very impressed. Like you say, dog needs to know commands & discipline. Best outcome to be strict with this early as will open up its freedom & future❤
There is no cuter thing on planet Earth than a Cattle Dog puppy. The way they can learn new commands in as little as one rep is nothing short of astonishing. This breed is weapons grade perfection. The "Cattle Dog" is truly man's "Ultimate Best Friend". Imo...
They were actually bred partly using dingos (wild native dogs) here in Australia, because no other dog from Europe could stand the harsh outback working conditions. Many of the unique traits may come from that.
Its the Google Algorithm playing with your head. This topic "pops" up because you're shopping for parts, researching how-to. Yeah, all of a sudden, everyone has a patch of land that needs security and we're all telling you which gadget is the best one. Why is it, that you cannot find answers anymore without using a computer? No one has a catalog anymore?
You sure know how to handle your heelers!. I have a red heeler I took all the way to Japan from Australia with me earlier this year. His name is Drover! It's an Australian name for a Cowboy of sorts. Cheers from an Aussie via Japan.
We rescued a blue heeler mix at about a year old. She may be a mix, but it must be like 90% blue heeler. She was found living on the streets at 6 months and spent six months in shelters. She had too much energy even for foster homes, but the shelter manager said that she was the best friend to every other dog there. We have a big fenced-in yard and lots of local dogs come and play with her, plus my kids drop off their dogs all the time, so we've got the resources to deal with her energy, plus I walk her for up to six miles/day. She is incredibly loving and the most wonderful dog, but when she sees something that sets her off there's no controlling her. Like you I'd like to find an expert trainer for this breed.
Queensland Heelers are the best for herding cattle, no good with sheep, too rough and they run out of steam. Very smsrt, loyal, tough, built like a brick shithouse, they are really pack dogs, blues more common than reds. Next to Kelpies the best working dog
I love my Blue Heeler. We live in an apartment but she needs to be skated or run for 3 hours a day! She has such an amazing personality. She expresses herself. She talks. Complains. Celebrates. Stole my heart and my life.
Yes Sir you are absolutely right. I've had a lot of great heelers in my life. Very pitculer on look for aale and female for raising babys. I did that for 30 years. I did have a great reputation for having the best in Texas panhandle
When my Heeler and I are inside/indoors she absolutely will not be less than 2 foot away from me., ( I know what you mean about 'toliet dog' !) But! When we are outside she completely ignores me. 😂
You might not be an "expert". I don't think anyone truly is. There are ALWAYS new things to learn. Life is ever changing. I've trained lots of dogs over the years. But This was fantastic to watch!! You're doing an amazing job. I love that the cows are so calm and curiously following the dogs. Seems like a much nicer/less stressful way of doing things. YOU have just become an expert for this method. I live in Australia, where these dogs originate. I've never seen this before. Own it mate!! You could call it the Twin Circle Method.... (I only just found this channel so I don't know you're name....sorry😊) Looking forward to seeing you develop this further.
we just want them to defer some of that to us. not that they are wrong, just that maybe we don’t need them to jump into action when it comes to people. definitely right though, you have to still support them and pay attention, don’t scold them for trying to tell you their instincts.
