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Post by librarylady on May 6, 2021 21:57:48 GMT
I find these dogs fascinating.
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Post by nlwilkins on May 6, 2021 22:07:50 GMT
That is awesome. I've seen a video of some geese being rounded up by border collies that was captivating. They were so good at not scaring the geese and making them flap, but got them in the circle where they were supposed to go. It must take a lot of patience and time to train dogs to do this.
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Post by gar on May 6, 2021 22:13:37 GMT
Exceptional! Such precision!
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2021 22:21:13 GMT
Indeed fascinating. My DD owned an Australian herder. They had to train her NOT to try to herd the kids. 😆
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Post by mnmloveli on May 6, 2021 22:41:59 GMT
Amazing what dogs can be taught to do !
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Post by hookturnian on May 6, 2021 23:04:47 GMT
Reminds me of a lady called Barbara Woodhouse and the sheep dog trials they used to have on tv when I was little. The next day at school we would herd each other, some of us being the sheep, some the dogs and one the farmer😄. Thanks for the memories.
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Post by 5peanutsnana on May 7, 2021 0:48:17 GMT
Clearly my Border Collie grand dog is being underutilized. He needs to step up his game. The only thing he herds is the cat. He is a red and white BC and is quite handsome, though. .
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on May 7, 2021 1:58:29 GMT
Indeed fascinating. My DD owned an Australian herder. They had to train her NOT to try to herd the kids. 😆 Same, except we owned Belgian Sheepdogs. My second one loved to round up dad’s goats, yet had absolute no training to herd. Total instinct - and it was amazing to watch. She once “herded” my niece into a corner of the den and pinned her against the bookshelves by leaning against her.  Once this bird dog passes we will be getting another Belgian. |
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Post by 950nancy on May 7, 2021 2:08:17 GMT
We have corgis that are raised to do the same job. They are shorter and are less likely to be kicked because of their height. Some history sites say the tails were bobbed so that they couldn't be stepped on (differing opinions on that one though). All but one of my dogs have been herders. They really are smart as can be.
ETA: My last sheltie would just walk to the middle of a paddock and lay down. She'd smell the horse poo and seemed to be in heaven. She did not herd them.
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Post by malibou on May 7, 2021 2:27:46 GMT
My in-laws border collie herds us every time we go over there.
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Post by malibou on May 7, 2021 2:28:58 GMT
Clearly my Border Collie grand dog is being underutilized. He needs to step up his game. The only thing he herds is the cat. He is a red and white BC and is quite handsome, though. . I believe we've all heard how hard it is to herd cats, good job on your granddoggo! |
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Post by scrapmomof2 on May 7, 2021 3:47:43 GMT
That was amazing! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by scrappinghappy on May 7, 2021 5:38:37 GMT
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Post by gillyp on May 7, 2021 7:00:33 GMT
I love watching collies. The farmer near me breeds them and trains them in the field opposite my kitchen window.  Our GSD herds guests in the house when we have people over. |
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Post by gar on May 7, 2021 7:32:33 GMT
@gilly, do you watch the Yorkshire Shepherdess on TV? They've just tasked one of their younger boys to train a Collie for herding the cattle.
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Post by camcas on May 7, 2021 7:32:57 GMT
I agree- those dogs are so clever!
We looked after a mate’s border collie for a week - she keep trying to herd our dog and cat into the corner of the kitchen!
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Post by gillyp on May 7, 2021 8:15:09 GMT
@gilly, do you watch the Yorkshire Shepherdess on TV? They've just tasked one of their younger boys to train a Collie for herding the cattle. I’ve not seen it; I’m not sure if we can get it up here. I shall see if I can find it. At a tangent, if you ever see The Highland Vet, that’s my vet practice. |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2021 8:54:03 GMT
Indeed fascinating. My DD owned an Australian herder. They had to train her NOT to try to herd the kids. 😆 We were finally able to move to a bigger place that had room for a dog. After a lot of consideration, we ended up getting an "Aidi" dog. It is native to Morocco and supposedly there aren't a lot. I stumbled upon this particular puppy not really knowing much about the breed. Oddly enough, they are used to help with the sheep and "guarding" the farm. I would say with confidence that Aidis are the Moroccan version of a Border Collie. They actually look quite similar. My giant DS is apparently the one she "herds". She goes after his feet EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. he comes out of the house. We couldn't figure it out until I started doing some research and I am positive she is herding him. She doesn't bite his feet...just gently nips at him. It's funny and not funny. Such a smart girl she is. I am in total love with her! |
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Post by gar on May 7, 2021 12:30:49 GMT
@gilly, do you watch the Yorkshire Shepherdess on TV? They've just tasked one of their younger boys to train a Collie for herding the cattle. I’ve not seen it; I’m not sure if we can get it up here. I shall see if I can find it. At a tangent, if you ever see The Highland Vet, that’s my vet practice. Is it! 😊 This is a link to the Yorkshire Shepherdess. They have 9 kids and they’re having such an amazing if unconventional childhood 😁 www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm/ |
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Post by Patter on May 7, 2021 13:42:40 GMT
Holy cow! I couldn't stop watching. I was afraid the bulls were going to run and go crazy. And how the owner could sit on that horse, watch, issue commands, film, etc., is amazing too. Now I need to take my two herding dogs (rough collies) outside to see what they could do. LOL! Not nearly that. Wow, just wow!
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Post by Patter on May 7, 2021 13:46:46 GMT
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Post by iowgirl on May 7, 2021 15:00:32 GMT
That is nifty! It is not easy to get something to load out in a pasture! These bulls do get loaded a lot, but it is still amazing work by those dogs!
I sorted 10 bulls out of my pasture this week by myself. They were in with 85 cows (and it was time to get them out before the cows started cycling). It took me two days on a Gator, but I got it done! LOL. I didn't have to put them in a trailer, I just sorted them out and pushed them through a gate into a smaller area and then once I had them all sorted out I moved them down the road into a pen until they are needed, towards the middle/end of June. I had help moving them down the road, since I had a couple open spots along the road that needed a warm body.
Our bulls are pretty mellow, for bulls. And love is not in the air yet. LOL
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Post by naby64 on May 7, 2021 15:09:11 GMT
My oldest pupper, 13 yrs old, is part Australian herder. She is deaf now and the only thing she wants to do is herd me down the hallway and throughout the house. Bless her.
That video is awesome!
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Post by edie3 on May 7, 2021 15:13:07 GMT
They have a border collie show at our local fair, and it is so fascinating to watch. They are obsessive at it.
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Post by 950nancy on May 7, 2021 17:30:02 GMT
Holy cow! I couldn't stop watching. I was afraid the bulls were going to run and go crazy. And how the owner could sit on that horse, watch, issue commands, film, etc., is amazing too. Now I need to take my two herding dogs (rough collies) outside to see what they could do. LOL! Not nearly that. Wow, just wow! My herders go down to the lake to herd the ducks. The ducks get in the water and realize short-legged dogs with no tails are not too fast in the water and they end up chasing my dogs. At least I am entertained. |
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Post by Patter on May 7, 2021 19:01:25 GMT
Holy cow! I couldn't stop watching. I was afraid the bulls were going to run and go crazy. And how the owner could sit on that horse, watch, issue commands, film, etc., is amazing too. Now I need to take my two herding dogs (rough collies) outside to see what they could do. LOL! Not nearly that. Wow, just wow! My herders go down to the lake to herd the ducks. The ducks get in the water and realize short-legged dogs with no tails are not too fast in the water and they end up chasing my dogs. At least I am entertained. So cute! Only one of my boys likes to try to herd me. |
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Post by ellen on May 7, 2021 23:24:58 GMT
My kids used to be obsessed with this clip from Sesame Street. I can't see a border collie without this song going through my head. I have corgis and they have that herding instinct. My niece and nephew hated my older dog when they were little because she viewed them as little creatures that needed to be kept in line. Hard Working Dog |
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Post by sassyangel on May 8, 2021 5:17:15 GMT
The sheep/cattle dog trials at the Easter show were my favourite things to watch. They are such smart dogs.
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