it is like a ballet, with the sheep as the corps de ballet and the dog as the ballerina, the whistle as the music, and the shepherd as the choreographer, with a beautiful natural decor, I can watch this for hours ....
Echo is brilliant and clearly loves to please you. Had an Australian Shepherd and the thought process of these dogs are fascinating. As a puppy he’d nip at our heels trying to heard us. As a runner, taking my Aussie and another dog of mixed breed with me. My Aussie would naturally keep my pace, stay behind me while the other was in front. Then he’d come up from my side to turn the other dog on a corner, keeping my pace. Living in a hot climate he’d always run in my shade in front or behind me, only to come out in the sun to turn or correct the other dog. Whilst watering the back garden with 2 sprinklers, i called the dogs to me. The mixed breed dog came through water and all. The shepherd waited, timed the sprinklers, coming to me dry. To see your dogs in their natural habitat, doing their work is lovely indeed. ✨💖✨
Lovely 😍. I was dog sitting for friends. There is a huge park for dog walkers and general recreation. Far off to us in the park, but who joined us in an instant, was a Border Collie. She was literally and metaphorically running rings around her human. She ran over to me and the Black Lab obsessed with her ball, to herd us. Owner was calling (AKA shouting). I bounced the ball towards the owner so his collie was running back towards him (because Maggie the Lab was chasing her ball). On leaving the park, through a narrow alleyway, the collie was there. Still and calm. She was playing hide and seek with her owner; hiding with such intent with an expression on her face which said 'I'm winning this game. But it's sad. Completely the wrong owner for her. Beautiful dog.
Baahahahahaaa waiting and timing the sprinklers. loooooollll. I often say dogs are stoopid, when they goofy, but thats the most "dog" I have ever heard.
Echo is a good boy!!! These shepherds are amazingly smart. They love to work and make their handlers happy. Plus he is a beautiful animal.... Thank you sir!!!!!
I thought the video was great as usual but my 9 month old border collie pup thought that it was absolutely fantastic. You had his undivided attention for each whistle command
Thanks for showing and explaining to us how you train your dogs. Very interesting and beautiful how your dog is so dedicated to do what you ask him to do. Big hugs for your dogs 🤗🤗🤗.
I am so proud of Echo! He had some memory of the whistle commands so picking it back up wasn’t too difficult. All three of them are very intelligent dogs. Good job, Sean! You’re so patient and loving. Hello to your beautiful wife!
As a herding dog owner for 40 years I've always used just a natural whistle to call my dogs. Never thought about it. My current 2year old border collie has only known a recall on a whistle and a few days ago and I just called her verbally. She looked at me like I was crazy. I whistled and she came at a drop dead run. Silly trainer. Lol I should've trained both. Love Echo!
You are very patient; the border collie sheepdog are so smart. We had Jackson, the border collie. He trained so easily but, was very anxious to do a job. He passed away two years ago, and is greatly missed. Our corgi herds people who come to visit. She also herds all of our other dogs. I enjoy videos that you make and the views . Your wife is so pretty. Again, admire you for your hard work. Also, I love Scotland.
Your training amazing! He's really talented and so beautiful. Gorgeous boy, extremely lovable. You are both devoted and dedicated to each other. That's what makes things work
Echo has learned so much! Such a smart and good boy! Each of your sheepdogs has their own style, but they all are excellent at what they do. You are a thoughtful and patient teacher, Sean. Thank you for sharing this video!
Sheep dogs are some of the smartest dogs I have ever seen, and the fact that your dogs look so exceptionally happy and excited to do what they are doing definitely earned my sub. Thank you for loving your animals the way you do
That was really awesome. Great training skills you and Echo displayed. When you blew the whistle at the start of the video, my BC came into the room, ears perked up and looking at the monitor. I've had her since she was 6 months old, she's 5 now and never even seen sheep, she's my buddy. I've use a whistle, basically one tone just for recall. Thank you, very cool.
He absolutely loves it and is giving the sheep a good run for their money and is clearly delighted to hear your praise and do his job well - he is like greased lightening on legs. True pleasure to watch and I'm sure he is capable of a lot more things that you can train him to do.
Echo stole my heart. He is unbelievably intelligent. He has displayed wonderful sheep dog instincts, but never thought he'd pick up whistle commands so quickly, especially the difference between "lie down" and "that'll do". That one seemed so tricky on day 1 for him. Love your dog training videos, so positive and knowledgeable. Warm hugs to you and your family
This makes me miss my border collie SO much. Smh. She had 8.5 acres of woodland to live on. She knew her boundary lines and never crossed. No collar. No nothing. Smart as a whip
Such a beautiful view with your experienced, positive, working dog training. Success, health and happiness to you and your family and animals. Thank you ❤
It's interesting you used the word "'positive"'. I think probably 99% of farmers use the methods Sean is using - - you can't be too "hard" with a border collie or you ''ruin" them for herding. In other words if they fear you (in a bad way) they won't work or learn at all. It's the breed. So for centuries, they have been trained just as Sean does.
@@greenshp it's even more interesting that you took one word from a compliment to someone else and then used your time to explain what you don't actually know. Good stuff. Have a good day.
@@ShroomNana Why are you being so sensitive? That was not at all a personal attack, I was merely commenting on your statement! I think that is allowed on RU-vid. LOL For many people "positive dog training" has a certain modern connotation, and I was merely speaking to that. Also, I have also done herding w/ border collies for over 30 years, so be careful about making assumptions about other people.
@@greenshp sensitive 😂 nah. You are the one who is sensitive to a single word I used in a compliment to someone else. Unless you are too sensitive for RU-vid? I don't care. Mind yourself.
Sean and Echo did a great job! The whistle was very interesting, and I never saw one like that before. I have a Standard Poodle, and she was paying attention to the whistles as I watched the video. I have often thought she would love to herd sheep out in the field. She is very smart and fast! Thank you, Sean for brightening my day with your video. I am currently battling cancer with chemotherapy treatment, and your videos are helping me get through this difficult time. That'l Do! 👍🙏❤️
These inspiring and beautiful nature and dog/sheep videos have a way of calming the mind, don’t they? I’m sure they will help your recovery. Sending healing wishes your way.
I love Echo and all your border collie's. I love sheep, too. And, your landscape is lovely to enjoy along the way! Thanks for sharing his training sessions with us.
Echo was amazing! Strong training by you also, Sean! I think even the sheep were responding to the whistles. Great to learn about this important part of the profession. Thank you.
Thank you for teaching a city gal a bit about how you train those beautiful dogs of yours. I’ve seen dogs working sheep many times but it’s still a mysterious miracle how the dog “connects the dots” so quickly. You are an excellent and patient owner - thank you for sharing part of the process.
Great session! Your dogs are intelligent. You can tell they love you because they want to work for you. I am enjoying your videos so much. Your work with the dogs along with the beautiful scenery in Scotland... WOW! Thank you so much for taking the time to video and edit and share all of this with us. ❤
One doesnt realise how much work goes into sheep farming .Its real dedication and hard work. The sheep in parts of South Africa seem to just wander around.
What a wonderful display of coordination between you and Echo. I see what you mean about your dogs wanting to learn to interact with you. Echo performed wonderfully. You’re a very good teacher Sean! The first video of yours I shared with my wife, it was lambing time where one of your black coloured ewes lost a set of twins, but happily another ewe had twins that survived. My wife’s observation was that you are a very good teacher. Love your videos, please keep them coming. Enjoying them all the way from Canada…
Love watching your dog echo and the work he does. It's always nice to see a shepherd dog doing what he's bred to do. All those spaces he can run. And the new learnings that he's stimulated to do. God bless you. First time to see young people doing the old ways.
What a wonderful experience. I almost felt like I was there. Echo is coming along beautifully thanks to your skill and understanding. The relationship you have with your dogs is amazing. I love watching you work your dogs.
Is so great to see well adjusted dogs. This breed just loves to do things for their pack leader. They need lots to do to use up their high energy. Truly a pleasure to watch.
Brilliant!!!! 🤩💖✨💞💫💝 The way Echo watched you at the beginning of the video was amazing... so eager to please = he feels loved and loves you in return 💞 I wonder if the sheep comprehend the whistle and voice commands, also. Keeping those sheep 🐑 in shape 😂 Do you train dogs for other people/farmers? Tell Echo thanks for showing us how it’s done and give him a ‘Good Boy’ for us, too!💖
I love watching these dogs work the sheep but, man l love watching them run! Echo has learnt the whistles beautifully but, it would be really cool if perhaps you could caption them for those of us who haven't learnt them so well. 😊
I trained Scotties and Westies for obedience and show. I also trained English Springer Spaniels for field show. My dad had three whistles he wanted them to learn: Lay down, Fetch, and drop it. We lived in very rural Wisconsin and I was bored so I taught them some funny ones....one that officially made him laugh was when he whistled for lay down I whistled for them to play dead and lay on their backs. I honestly thought he was going to choke laughing! The whistle is effective and you're a pro at it! Well done!
Good job is right. Echo rocks!! Love watching him and any one of your other dogs, run. I can’t wait to get my very own Border Collie. Love your channel and country. Keep up the good work.
Amazing animal. He is a beautiful dog as all your pups are. Patience and repetition....you have them both. Congratulations, he will be a wonderful asset to your farm.
I haven't watched this video yet but since I've been enjoying the channel so much this week I"m following the command- "like, comment and subscribe"! I came for the dogs, stayed for the scenery waiting for the kilt!
It appears to me that the sheep (Rams) are in tune to the whistle commands just about as good as Echo. Love your videos and your dogs so much fun to watch.
