No. They usually go crazy when they are older because they cant perform aswell. So they get retired and end up going nuts trying to herd everything they can. It even causes hair loss from the stress
Well humans are too in a way born for a specific duty within their reach of existence. However we are living, mostly, so out of touch with ourselves, it’s almost hard to convey.
@@Wouterferdinand Agreed. A lot of people these days forget how good an honest hard day's work feels, being away from all the noise we've created for ourselves.
You'd be surprised. Many dogs find purpose in their work. In fact , I'd say most dogs that have a job take pride in what they do. They are such people pleasers and want to do what's right. It's sweet.
I work with pointers, retrievers, and rabbit dogs (beagles). Any working or hunting dog absolutely LOVES their purpose like this. My GSP loses her shit when she sees me get out her training vest. She gets excited for walks. For hunting she loses her mind. Letting her out of the truck looks like this.
@@doreekaplan2589What do you mean? I know plenty of people personally and on social media platforms who call their dogs their babies, “children” or call themselves “Mom, Dad, fur parents, etc..”
The big problem is that shepherd's breeds look really cute and therefore have become trendy... I live in an 8 storey building in a big city and one of my neighbors has two Australian shepherds... she lives in a one bedroom apartment with them and is at work all day. She leaves earlier than me and those dogs are barking ALL the time. Pretty sad.
@@cinitaxFr I have an Australian Cattle Dog mix (that I didn't know before I got her) and I am taking her to run, train, walks, like my day is a little full with her. Thankful I have night shifts though 😂
When I was in Scotland in 1987, I used to watch the border collies and the farmers from a distance. I was so amazed at how smart they are. So in 1999, I bought a female. She was the best dog I ever had. She went home in 2017 at 18 and 3 months. Incredibly smart and a great friend.
@@kawaiipotatoes7888 these dogs have been genetically bred over centuries to be herders. They get extremely bored and depressed if they dont have a job.
What on earth was that crazy bird doing? I've only encountered one, and it took off from a bush I was passing by, and it sounded as loud as a damn helicopter to me. Scared the bejeezus outta me, to be honest. I always thought they were too fearful to do something like charge a dog.
I know the sweet look of " look they are all in.. Did i do good? Are we done?" I love dogos!! I had a mix breed of herding dog and chow..and she was sooo very smart..i love and miss that girl❤ love these videos of your happy working pup❤
She gets all the treats that’s how you keep a dog wanting to do more lol, positive reinforcement is key in training when you really want your dog to learn. Negative reinforcement never helps anyone.
Border Collies are amazing. We had one when I was a boy, she would walk me to elementary school every day then go back home once she saw I was inside school and safe/ Then would be there right on time to walk me back home. It wasn't quite like she was herding me, or at least she let me think not. My parents never had to worry about me as long as Shorty was watching me, she never let me out of her sight. RIP, good girl.
I had a dog that basically grew up alongside me, she was an Australian shepherd/border collie mix, she unfortunately died to cancer at 13, back when i was 13, which was 13 years ago, she was pretty much everyone's friend, and really liked meeting people
I love this too. I just have household corgis but i have used this command to end a behavior since they were pups. I love saying it and they both responded correctly the first time i used it. Must be in herding dog DNA.
We saw these border collies do their job when we were in Scotland. To say that their intelligence was impressive is a huge understatement. Each dog responded independently to his respective name and his individual commands from the master sheepherder. Each dog understood dozens of different directions, maneuvers and calls that were yelled out to them across an enormous field of many acres. A dozen dogs cooperated in the herding of these sheep. Each one knew when it was his time to rest, and never interfered with the work of a partner dog. It was an incredible, fantastically orchestrated sight, a tribute to both the sheepherder and those incredible, brilliant border collies!!
As somebody with a family of border collies spread out across our family, something fascinating about how they play, like when you throw a ball, is the leader will chase the ball and everybody else chases the leader. If somebody else gets a go at the ball all good, but 99% of the time they were just chasing the lead and using the ball to know where the party was heading. When the lead doggo passes on, the next in line steps up. It's really quite cool and cute in my opinion. Edit: and yes. They are DEVIOUSLY smart. By far the smartest breed of dog I've ever interacted with. German shepherds are smart and full of personality, but border collies are intelligent and want to learn as much as possible. They're also extremely emotionally intelligent animals. Truly a life changing dog to own, but they HAVE to have a job. Don't keep them cooped up.
They're super smart. A friend of mine has one, he knows how to open doors and identify his different toys and I'm pretty sure he can even identify and bring over different sheep. (They only have three right now). But having taken care of him for a week, it's like living with a toddler. They have so much energy that if you aren't herding sheep all day you have to be constantly taking them out for exercise.
Smartest dogs on earth. I've had the pleasure and privilege of having two in my life, and they were both my best friends. Nothing gives a Border Collie more joy than pleasing their master. I honestly think you can teach a Border Collie to deal cards.
I’m impressed how she ignored the pheasant. That bird intersected her path perfectly, but she completely resisted her chase instinct. That’s discipline on a whole new level. What an absolute professional and such a good girl!
Shows how much she loves working. This is on a very different level because we do it just for fun, but when I'm mantrailing with my dog she ignores everything while she's searching - squirrels, ducks and even stuff on the ground she would normally like to eat (and she's a retriever). She will also carry anything home from the shops without even thinking about eating it. For some dogs, the job is more important than anything else.
@SirTootsAlot ok? Still, it doesn't change the fact that many, if not most dogs, absolutely love chasing birds. If we are going with personal anecdotal stories then my black lab / German Sheppard caught birds often, without hunting, just her chasing. She would also almost kill herself at the resavior chasing the birds in the water (they would let her get close and then just fly a bit away) she would work herself so hard chasing we would have to call her in and lay her down to rest or she would just keep going till she passed out.
We call them 'working dogs' - and they are. But the work isn't enforced. The sheer joy they take in it is palpable - and, if we care to, so readily shared...
@Jack Waycombe I know, I have a working dog and it is his pleasure and joy to work - and to take time off work too, of course. Dogs are such intelligent creatures - they need stimulation and fulfilment and mine, like most, is never happier than when he's using his brain and his body to best advantage. Wonderful animals!
It’s just fascinating that she’s able to do this! So much restraint, intelligence and obedience, and then on top of it how much she loves doing her work!
Stormy is so happy to please you. She jumps up on the bike and looks at you with pride and love. Your praise to your dogs is wonderful. Full of heartfelt gratitude
Border collies are one of the few dogs that can overwork themselves. They really do live to please their masters, which is an admirable trait in a dog. But the master has to be careful to notice when their dog is overworking themselves and give it a break. Let it go explore the treeline and such.
She is incredible as all sheep dogs are. This intelligent eyes and ability to move so efficiently and quickly to get those sheep where they should be, are what gets me.
@@utkarshmishra-fo5ub Does it really matter? He, she. The point was the magnificence of the animal. Glorious in its every fiber. Once we start to get trivial, we lose the point.
Are you seruous in the span of 30 sec the dog moved the entire herd that was scattered on a wide plain into a tiny little gated pasture. That intense concentration, her speed and the way she checks with her human constantly is beyond words. I wish i had colleagues that were half as competent. What an amazing pup. Border collies are truly geniuses of the dog world!
@@eduj most people who do that don't actually think their pets are their children. It's just a way we show affection to them since a lot of animals will bond to humans as if they're its parents especially if raised from a young age by them. We're not stupid, we know the animal isn't actually our offspring. Most people aren't as crazy as those few ladies you see who let their dogs French them 🤢
They are amazing dogs undeniably, but k9 police dogs too are wery happy after they got bad guy busted 😂🥰 Dogs are amazing after all, how they do just what their master want. This video masterguy really can do just the right voice tone and little things to direct his amazing dog. I saw this video meny meny times and listening masters voice. It really impressed me!!! Nice work both of you! And offcourse, your dog are satisfied. No doubt about it!!! 😄👍
I've never seen anyone love their job/working as much as these dogs do. I rarely see people this happy and excited about anything. The world needs more of this energy. 🙌
