The First Time On Sheep Part One

Description

“The Perfect Partnership” Parts 1 & 2 have been split so that you are easily able to break down the viewing as there is a lot of carefully edited footage included to help the beginner and experienced handler. Greater detail is provided on the training outside of the pen, particularly in Part 1 and details how control is gained using a long line and how subsequent trust building takes place. The first few times on sheep can be a stressful time for handler and pup as there is mistrust of the long line, sheep, the large training pen and the handler. The chapter helps put into context the difficult aspects of starting young pups with sheep and how to cope with the many stressful situations.” Parts 1 & 2 have been split so that you are easily able to break down the viewing as so much unedited detail is contained in both. Greater detail is provided on the training outside of the pen, particularly in Part 1 and details how control is gained using a long line and how subsequent trust building takes place. The first few times on sheep can be a stressful time for handler and pup as there is mistrust of the long line, sheep, the large training pen and the handler. In some cases both pups are out simultaneously to demonstrate so the pups can be compared. Achieving recalls and stop can be a very anxious time for handlers and it is very natural for pups to disregard their owners as they are presented with so many new and alien experiences. Time, as they say, is a great healer but only when the handler maintains calmness and confidence, at the same time a willingness to help, guide and support, as well as object to inappropriate elements, but with empathy. There is no room for a crowded mind and all that is required is a quick eye and movement. Both videos clearly demonstrate that an easy pup can be hard and a hard pup can be easy to handle, as is the the case with Pip.

Both Parts 1 & 2 totally compliment my book “Sheepdog Training and Trials”. and the original “Practical Shepherding – A systematic Guide to Sheepdog training” They also provide the missing link for so many handlers who are inexperienced and sometimes nervous and don’t want to get things wrong.

As with my DVD, I summarise the salient training tips in the form of “Review Notes”  both in the middle add end of the videos so that you can easily reference certain pieces of advice.