Sheepdog commands explained

Today me and echo talk through and and demonstrate the commands used in herding to give everyone some more insight or help others to understand herding a little more as you watch

[emlynn]

The best part about watching this fascinating video is how much Echo loves his job. He's really into it and you can tell he likes being an important part of the work.

[Bruunch]

I love Echo rolling on the grass in the background at 1:30

[ChefMimsy]

And the dog seems SO HAPPY to follow the commands! That's some fine training... and a wonderful dog.

[joeabad]

I like your channel because of you and your dogs… love the team work

[brutalfashion]

“That’ll do it.”…is THAT why the farmer says that in the movie Babe? HOLY COW. I connected the dots after 20+ years. Never knew that was a command! Wow. Mind blown.

[michelleagnew]

It always amazes me how these dogs are like an extension of the shepherds hands and arms. They’re so efficient. And they love working.

[Christina-gexr]

I’m amazed by Echo’s speed! He just flies 🪽🪽🪽

[amystarke]

Watching Echo rolling in the grass says he's not just a working dog, he's a playing dog too!

[Hullj]

Amazing for as recent as the breed was developed. Thanks, Old Hemp!

[dcptiv]

I saw your stuff in shorts. For 18yrs my best friend was Muttley a Kelpie X Dingo the colour of sand dunes in sunset. The energy he had & excitement for burning energy could never run out...even a day before his death from massive liver cancer he still wanted to go out. I had just finished security dog training the yr before I got him so I trained him in verbal & non verbal commands. He was my 1st dog & we went everywhere together & were only apart for 5 days in 18yrs. I would like to get another dog but I just can't.

[kimdahan]

I love that I stumbled onto your channel. I have Border Collies and herd with them " part time." I started almost 20 years ago. It is the most difficult thing I have ever done. I love the connection and partnership with my dogs. They have taught me so much. I am still blown away, and left speechless just being constantly amazed and humbled by them. My Kate turns 13 on January 2. The younger one, Cora is almost 4 yo.
Thank you for your great videos. People need to see what these amaxing dogs were bred for. And yes, as you say, they love and live for their work.

[donnacbrown]

Thank you Sean for the lesson on commands. Merry Christmas to you and your family including your precious dogs.

[cynthiabishop]

I had noticed that you sometimes say “that’ll do” when the dog isn’t finished working. I was confused by that, so I’m glad you explained it.

[lynfawcett]

Shear poetry in motion. It is fantastic to see a dog who thoroughly enjoys what it's doing ❤ and is so well trained.

[GrizzBeaver]

So sweet how the dogs just live for work to do!

[dougsholly]

Watching a handler work a well trained dog is just poetry in motion, especially if the dog is actually working and not just competing or training.

[tjotts]

I was a police K9 handler and trainer in my younger days, and let me just say you are an amazing handler with amazing dogs!!

[sherryseeton]

Beautifully responsive dog.❤ I'm so envious of handlers who use that infernal little whistle. It looks so easy, but I wore out my mouth trying to master it and finally admitted defeat. I felt like I was embarrassing my dog with my spluttering and spitting.☹️

[katschs]

Thanks, Sean! I wish all dog owners would understand the importance of being able to stop and recall your dog. Too many people either never train their dogs properly or wait too late to start that training. My friend lost a beautiful black lab who would not come when called and was hit by a car. Proper training is a life essential for your dogs. Head scratches to all the pups and a happy Christmas to you and Stacey.

[penelope]

My favourite command Sean is “that’ll do” 😂