Sam'smom Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 HI all, have been around th forums for a few years with my boy Sam, he's now 4.5 and I have finally had the opportunity to test him with Sheep! He scored 8 for instinct and 5 for intensity, am pretty excited to finally see him doing what he was naturally meant to be doing! It's pretty amazing to watch the natural drive kick in. Am hoping to get him into regular lessons now and maybe even some trialing if the opportunity comes up.. any advice or tips on what I can do to help increase his skills? The herding world is pretty new to me so please fogive any ignorance on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Isn't it exciting to see your dog turn on to stock! Most important, IMO, is to find a good Open level handler to work with or take lessons from. Perhaps you already have found one near you. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 And if you haven't found such a handler, tell us where you're located and perhaps we can point you in the direction of one (or more). J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'smom Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 It was amazing to see that light go on... he really impressed me! He had been around sheep a few times as a younger dog and seemed to be very scared... had more or less expected the same thing to happen this time but a few years maturity makes the world of difference I guess! the gentleman who ran the instinct testing clinic is also teaching lessons have one for next weekend and will soon plan more if he continues to do well! here is a link to see a pile of the pics... he wasn't perfect... but he is so smart with all the other stuff we do pretty sure he will catch on quickly.. at least I hope so! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151041708346455.412492.543581454&type=1&l=ed1857a410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomur Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 If the man in your photos is to be your instructor,you are indeed lucky to have a very knowledgible handler and shepherd.From what I can see it is LeRoy D'entremont from Nava Scotia.Good luck in your training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Nice pics, it looks like he did great! Enjoy working with your dog, there's nothing like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Lovely pictures! Careful, it's a slippery slope getting into stock dog training!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'smom Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 it is indeed Leroy.. and he is only 20 min away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Oh, he's lovely! I recently bathed with him in the St. Lawrence River. Wow, I guess that's oversharing on a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'smom Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hahaha yeh maybe just a bit!! I have a lesson planned with him on Sunday.... I could say hi for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Please do! The bathing was at Kingston. Desperate times call for desperate measures LOL! Tell him Kristi and Lou say hey, all the way from the Left Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'smom Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 consider it done :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'smom Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Lesson number two under our belts now.. and it really never fails to amaze me that the natural instinct to drive the sheep comes out! Now if only I knew what the heck I am supposed to be doing.. Sam sure seems to be getting the hang of it tho! Was a beautiful morning in an amazing setting! can't wait to try it again! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151077515261455.418162.543581454&type=1&l=f6f0119ed9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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