Tough lesson for this sheepdog 

Someday, when you and Stacy ( Stacey?) are having a bad day, I hope you come across this comment where I tell you how much I love these videos and they always pick me up when I’m having a down day. I appreciate this peek into life across the pond. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all!🥰

For the most part, Storm is wonderfully responsive. She has an amazing ability to anticipate the next move correctly. Great training and partnership. Love how she jumps into your arms, as if to shout, "THAT WAS SO FUN, DAD."

That dog just loves to do her job...she definitely thinks at least one step ahead. Watch the vid where she and echo have to take the sheep up the mountain and then back down the other side. Several times the trail got narrow and she had to get the sheep at the front of the pack moving but could only influence the ones in the back where she was. To watch her literally studying the problem before acting just blew my mind. Working with echo she got them home safe ...and then sprinted to your 4 wheely bike and launched herself onto her spot on the back from almost 10 yards away. She stuck the landing with tail and tongue waving around furiously. She was pumped! What a dog !

I could watch that all day! Storm is one smart cookie but, those sheep aren't no dummies either! Good job! 👍

Love your channel. Stormy is so focused and intense. She always aims to please.What a bonus when jumping into your arms.

You have amazing control over Storm. It's obvious you two have put in the hours together. Beautiful to watch.

Most people I've met would have trouble understanding what storm does. Multi times I'd swear she was anticipating the next command! So smart!

The concentration on Storms face is amazing! I think the sheep were laughing....I could be wrong😂

Storm is so happy to do her work and get your praise Sean. When you finish and let Storm jump into your arms she knows you’re proud of her. It’s her ultimate reward.

Oops! You did ask us to comment about how Storm did. Sometimes she does not listen to you and I get the sense that she is not disobeying you. I just think she knows what is best, because she is that good!

Learning to train for competition is very difficult for dog and herdsman.

That WAS a tough one Sean. Storm is excellent as usual. She makes me laugh with her JOY of working and her not always wanting to "lie down" :) The speed that she listens and then undertakes your commands is wonderful to behold. The love she has for you surely shows - up in your arms after a job WELL done. Your sheep are looking really well too. You two are the hard working country folk that this world needs. Thanks!!!

Storm just knows what to do. She's so clever

It’s so cool to see you and the dog work together for the safety of the sheep. Safety bc when out in pasture, you and dogs control them, moving them from pasture to pasture. If you don’t work together, the sheep will flail….its just so damn cool! I love it!

she did great as usual! and i really loved last jump into sean's arm😂

I just love to watch the bond between Sean and his dogs. Miss Storm is such an intelligent, responsive worker! I could watch this all day. ❤

Would be wild to know what the sheep are actually thinking :) Looks like everyone involved got a good workout. You always seem to have a good choice of music to go with the videos. Thanks Sean.

One of the things that becomes apparent is that the use of a whistle is quicker and more efficient than verbal commands. Recognizing that most sheep herders use the whistle... isn't a choice that they make just by chance. They know by experience that the whistle is more efficient in so many ways. With that said, I'm thinking you will have a better herding result if you migrate to the whistle instead of voice commands. I'm so glad you treat Storm so well and reward her with your acknowledgement if her good work. In time, she will do even better because you are meeting her emotional needs. BTW... the music is good. And at the beginning of the video, Storm exhibits the classical BC "loving" where they're ITCHING to work and to please... both at the same time. It's one of the reasons why I love BCs over other breeds because they are unique in this way.

Storm-it's just amazing how you can keep Sean in just the right place to help you get the sheep where they need to be. Humans can be so hard to train!

It’s always amazing to me that you and Storm “read” the sheep. This video showed me again how you and the dogs are partners in the field for close work. And of course how much the dogs want to work THANK YOU

Another great video. Of course I'm all here for your amazing dogs, but I really gotta say I love these sheep. They seem quite the characters and always make me smile. Storm jumping into your arms - what a lovely moment to watch, what a lovely way to end the training session.

Sean, It must be twice as hard to train as you look through the camera and you are keeping an eye on Storm and the sheep. I am always impressed by your skills as a sheepman and by the skills of your dogs. Thanks for an interesting video.

The sheep may not have listened to the briefing 😂 Well done Storm n T'Manager 😊

Herding sheep is like controlling a flood. It’s amazing you and Storm can keep them in check at all!

Storm loves Sean and is so happy when he recognizes her good job!!

Storm did well! I could tell she was wound up tighter than a spring when she had to lie down, but (for the most part) she just waited anxiously until she could be on the move again 🐾 The jump at the end got me! ❤️

The connection between you and Storm( not to exclude lovely Kate and Echo of course!)is more than mechanical training. Their enthusiasm remains unmached. It is always a pleasure to watch❤❤.

Storm is my favorite, love her! She never fails to amaze me with how intense her focus is. Sean, you and Storm both did well! Storm's jump at the end was a lovely moment.

After watching your videos over the last year, I am always impressed with their performance. Improvement is inevitable when you work, play, and train with the dedication you have. Wishing you and Stacy the happiest holidays and many more to come!!❤❤❤

The best part was Storm jumping into your arms and giving you kisses. A happy dog that loves her work and loves you.

I just love Storm. I always think I’m gonna stop in for a minute, give a like, and move on. Somehow, I always stay to the end.

Every time I watch your videos I get a whole new appreciation for the amount of hard work and dedication it takes to train and maintain your dogs and yourself for that matter. It’s never ending. Love your channel and content. ❤

What a workout! Storm is anticipating your commands. After a few more runs, she will understand that you're doing something a bit different. What a good girl! Merry Christmas to you and Stacy and to all those great dogs! Enjoy every moment.

It’s a learning process for both of you. A lot of quick commands that would leave my head spinning if I were her. That exercise took a lot of precision from you and storm was your tool. Good job on both of your parts in this task.

Ok i absolutely was on the edge of my seat watching this! Total props and absolute 100% respect for dog, handler and sheep, in that order!

That was rivetting. Especially the end when the dog nearly jumped over you!

Beautiful job! At 11:20 Storm was so excited to take them back through the crossed cones again. I love watching Storm ENJOY her job!

It’s amazing how you and Storm work together.👌🐶🙋‍♀️

What a wonderful partnership!! Storm is just a dream to watch. Sean you are so good with her. She gets great encouragement from you. Job beautifully done!!

I swear the sheep🐑🐑🐑🐑 know what you are telling Storm to do and they do the opposite on purpose just to watch her work harder! Love watching the pups work. But Storm is my favorite! ✝️God bless you and Stacy, may you have a beautiful and blessed Christmas 🎄!season!

Such a smart dog! The sheep are learning too 😊

Sean, you’re an amazing teacher with Storm (and Echo)! They’ve both learned so, so much, and are a pleasure to watch. 💛

I'm amazed at Storm's focus. She wants to do her best for you. Loved her jump into your arms. She's the best❤❤❤ Blessings to you & Stacey.😊

Storm's focus is amazing! Question: Storm is aces on her commands, but do the sheep also understand the commands she's getting? It seemed in a few spots, the sheep were reacting to your commands to Storm. Almost like... ok, he told her to do this, so we have to go here. Also, are Miss Kate, Storm and Echo good at protecting the herd from predators? (Not ignoring Good Boy Monty, but we all know he's the house couch potato 🙂 ) Or are predators not that big of an issue there? Great vid, Sean! Thank you!

Such a delight to watch you and Storm work together! Thank you for this pure pleasure!

Just amazing teamwork. The love and respect Sean and Storm share is outstanding. The best part though was Storm jumping into Sean's arms! It's as if she was saying, "I love you dad!" 🐾♥️🐕🐑

What a savvy little dog. A joy to watch.

That was T-U-F-F, tuff! Storm did so well! Those sheep are such a challenge. Very intense to watch. Thank you, Sean.

Very cool. The second run was definitely better than the first. Storm is amazing and she just doesn't like to stop and leave them alone. She thinks she knows what should be next and so sometimes doesn't wait and listen. It's a fine balance between both. Glorious training session.

This is like walking a tightrope, balancing the sheep. I cannot imagine the hours it takes to train yourself and animals. Wonderful! Merry Christmas...SouthTexas

Babe the pig made it look so easy 😅

That’s something!! Storm and you are one heck of a team!! Seems to me like the sheep were Learning from this too!😊

What fun! I enjoyed that nearly as much as Storm did 😂 Thank you!

Storm is an amazing dog. Blessed holiday season to you, your wife and the dogs.

Jolly good show. ❤🇦🇺

I only recently found you and your absolutley brilliant dogs. I find myself needing to watch at least a few of your videos every day. This video is so interesting! Storm is so intense as she watches and directs those sheep. Her eyes never leave sight of them and her ears are soley focused on your voice. Fantastic job splitting and directing by the both of you. That'll Do! ❤

I love watching your videos. I got the impression that Storm was catching onto how to do the cross exercise. She was definitely better the more she did it. I love your partnership with your dogs. It is wonderful seeing dogs do what they are bred for, their joy is infectious!

I thought storm was amazing. It is a thing of beauty to watch storm in action . I loved the music that you played with storm carrying out her duties. The Majesty of the music matched storms Majesty. I truly loved seeing the Sheep reacting to the shepherd's voice. The most delightful part of the video with storm jumping into her daddy's arms and giving him kisses . Magnificent

Loved the video and Storm is the best...so smart. I really enjoyed the running commentary you edited in for us to understand the thought process and the actually understand what you need the dog to do for you. Two thumbs up for this one and Storm!

Storm is always trying her best to please you. She did a pretty good job of moving those sheep today. She’ll only get better as she learns more. Love her jumping into your arms and giving you kisses when her job was done. She was very proud of the work she did for you. She’s a good sheepdog.

Absolutely amazing. Both of you did very well.

Awe..storm is awesome and you put in the time and effort and it shows! Love your channel!

GOOD JOB ! 😊 Takes much concentration. Well done ❤ Best part is Storm had a WONDERFUL time and was really pleased with the job which she clearly demonstrates at the great leap into your arms at the end. Excellent handling 🎉😂❤

This is an amazing video. Thank you. Storm is working so hard and will learn a lot more under your kind guidance. Well done to you both.

Always great to see a new video when wake up here in the US. Awesome video.

That was amazing. 😊 I love watching your working dogs! And Storm jumping up for you to catch her was the best! 😊 I hope you and Stacey and all of your dogs have a Merry Christmas!!

Storm is such a clever girl.

Storm and you looked professional. She listens and does her commands great. I think she can eventually go to trials, if you'd want to. I know I would. She's willing and very able. To please you is her calling. She is sharp on those commands, you say it, she does it. Best I 've seen for a long time. She doesn't try to out think you, she does what you tell her to do. All of them try to do it, sometimes they see or feel something we don't. But

I give credit to those sheep too! They also seem to enjoy the training... Great video! Can watch this for hours...

That was amazing. The dogs are so smart, but the trainer and training make all the difference. Thanks for showing us this side.

Storm is a Good Dog!

Very nice job for Storm and you. You showed how challenging herding can be. I could not do what you just did.

What an amazing dog. Love the team work.

Such a pleasure tp see you and the dog working together!

I can't stop watching this. It's like a real-life video game!😅

Mesmerising! One man, his gorgeous dog and some beautiful lively sheep 🖤 It is amazing to see you both work, and those sheep definitely know that Storm means business.

I've wondered... Do your sheep learn the commands as well?

Kristine S< When you said " I just need that one sheep to turn" then he did that was precious, storm so want's to please besides loving his job, he's a keeper, Happy Holidays to all!!!

Always fascinating to watch Sean working with his dogs. An ancient skill and so masterfully done!

We have cattle and I'm just starting training a young dog. But having watched many sheep trials, I'd say you're doing great. You and Storm really have a great working partnership. Keep up the good work and God bless!

Good work! Storm is so smart and responsive to your commands!

Wow!!! What a lot of work!!: Storm listening for your commands, and assessing what the sheep are doing; all while you are assessing the sheep too, and guiding Storm through the trials spaces. Well done!!

That was incredible! Storm was so focussed on your commands and trying to anticipate where the sheep would go. You can clearly see how much she loves her job! Great job to the both of you and I hope your family has a Merry Christmas 🎄

Learning something new is often difficult. You and Storm are really working on your partnership. Thumbs up to you both!👍❣️

Even the sheep obey you are one excellent sheepman!

Hi Sean, great video of the Obstacle training. At least to me, Storm seems a little too intense and almost frightening the Sheep. I'm not sure exactly how it should be but maybe that is correct. Enjoyed the ending of Storm jumping up into your arms. Storm seems like a very loyal and dedicated dog.

In New Zealand in the early 1980s, one fo the rural tv programs decided to cover a sheep dog trial season. They covered it like a rugby match - commentators, national anthem, the whole thing. It was a major hit on tv. The dogs and their owners became national celebrities and the series rated its head off. It was so exciting - far more exciting than most people expected. "Bill just has to get all four sheep around the far post and then into the pen in the next 90 seconds to earn a place in the finals..." It showed how the skill of the farmers, and the skill of their dogs, and the way they communicated together made a winning combination, with a little bit of plain luck added in with the sheep that were randomly drawn for their trial. Maybe the sheep were cooperative maybe not. That element of luck added to the excitement becuase it was never sure whether last week's champion was going to win this week.

Cute ❤

Its so cool seeing them at work or training. Their focus & eagerness is unmatched.

Masterful herding!!! What a team!! Storm was brilliant, Sean was on top of it every moment!! And the sheep, seen from behind, were very comical, all synchronized being paced by Storm. Well done, well done!!! I really enjoyed this, thank you Sean.❤🐕

(added from previous comment) Storm does it because you are a team. You are the Shepherd, and she is very obedient. Keep working she is an absolute keeper. The more time with her the better she will become. Congratulations on bringing the greatness out in Storm.

I love watching your videos. thank you for posting. That's a LOT of work for all parties involved. Storm followed your commands way faster than I figured them out LOL Well done!!!

All in bordercolliefamily are happy God bless you all

Looks incredibly difficult but team Storm knows what to do. Great job and well done. Love the bond you have with your dogs. Her excitement jumping into your arms is priceless. Have a great Christmas. God Bless you and Stacey.

The progress by the second attempt was great! Mesmerising. 👏🏼 Well done Stormy (and Sean).

She did AWESOME! What a team! I think the sheep are learning the commands as well!!

I wouldn’t make a great sheepherder! I know it’s training time and that’s sooo important. But I find myself feeling bad for the sweet dog when she goofs up a bit! Bless you Sean for the wonderful job you do and the love for your Dogs!❤❤❤

This is so fascinating!! Could watch that all day long 🥰

I look forward to Sunday morning in the US! My coffee, Sean and the talented dogs!

Storm is so intensely focused! I think she did very well....toward the end it looked like her drive to herd got a bit out of hand but overall she did great. She's amazing Sean....you and your bride have a blessed and beautiful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all the enjoyment you have given me throughout the year.....Merry Christmas.