Taking ownership of your space ....
I like Trudy's 5 foot rule...sheep can never be brought within 5 feet of you
( basically one stock stick length ) when working stock.
It helps the dog understand balance if you are not 'one of the flock' ....as well there is no reason for the dog to bring the sheep on top of your feet
I've already noticed a difference since camp in squaring up /rating his stock as in the space between the dog and his stock & the stock to the handler....so another Black and White rule I'm adding to my list for all the dogs here.
And since I tend to be somewhat inconsistent/lax with some things ...my list of B/W rules is likely to grow.
I like Trudy's 5 foot rule...sheep can never be brought within 5 feet of you
( basically one stock stick length ) when working stock.
It helps the dog understand balance if you are not 'one of the flock' ....as well there is no reason for the dog to bring the sheep on top of your feet
I've already noticed a difference since camp in squaring up /rating his stock as in the space between the dog and his stock & the stock to the handler....so another Black and White rule I'm adding to my list for all the dogs here.
And since I tend to be somewhat inconsistent/lax with some things ...my list of B/W rules is likely to grow.
Photo of Quade in pasture taken by Cathy
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