Schaferhunde AKA Sheepdog Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 A friend of mine couldn't keep the dog due to family issues, which I won't mention on this forum(for privacy). Bindy is BC mix, I've started agility foundation with her, the trainer is quite impressed on how fast her ability to learn is. While I might be purchasing a Purebred BC from a stock-dog breeder, within the next year or so. I'm quite interested in training Bindy to herd sheep. I have few question: • Where should I start training for herding? • Where in SE Wisconsin could I find a stock-dog handler/trainer? • Any recommend books or websites(beside this one)? Thanks, & sorry for my lack of knowledge on stock dog training. Just ask if you want more information, I'll be happy to provide you with more, if need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEC Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Schaferhunde -- I inadvertently posted my reply in this "expert", section dedicated exclusively to a designated top trainer. That person is not me. So, I deleted it. I will PM you with my response. Sometimes the experts are busy with trialing and training, so be patient and he/she will get back to you. -- TEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaferhunde AKA Sheepdog Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Schaferhunde -- I inadvertently posted my reply in this "expert", section dedicated exclusively to a designated top trainer. That person is not me. So, I deleted it. I will PM you with my response. Sometimes the experts are busy with trialing and training, so be patient and he/she will get back to you. -- TEC Thanks! I understand, I'm not on here much myself, Job, the Dogs, Etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 You shouldn't start training for herding. It is hard enough to make a good working dog out of a well bred Border Collie. A mix is a nix. You will be tormenting sheep with a recreational chaser, which has nothing to do with stock management. So do not take your mix breed "herding". Buy a good Border Collie and try herding with it. I do not know who in South East Wisconsin can help you. Any one on the list know of someone? I still like "A Way of Life," by Glyn Jones. That book will walk you through it. I bet Bindy is a nice dog and that she will be a clever Agility player. But use your Border Collie on the sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaferhunde AKA Sheepdog Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 You shouldn't start training for herding. It is hard enough to make a good working dog out of a well bred Border Collie. A mix is a nix. You will be tormenting sheep with a recreational chaser, which has nothing to do with stock management. So do not take your mix breed "herding". Buy a good Border Collie and try herding with it. I do not know who in South East Wisconsin can help you. Any one on the list know of someone? I still like "A Way of Life," by Glyn Jones. That book will walk you through it. I bet Bindy is a nice dog and that she will be a clever Agility player. But use your Border Collie on the sheep Thanks, I won't be doing herding with Bindy, I'll stick with agility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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