I'll probably be spending alot of time working on this to finese what we have
....doesnt help that I've done too many flanks via sling shot when starting a fast dog.Which results in some poor form ....all they think about is getting there as 'hard and fast' as they can which flattens the shape of the outrun. At the time I was thinking I was taking advantage of a dog on the right lead to flank with some distance so I could hustle my butt to slow them down at the lift...thankfully I get to a few clinics and come away with more insight in what the dog is thinking & better ways to do things.
The criteria is getting up more relaxed therefore more thoughtful on how he leaves....which will help him bend around his stock.
So starting from square one in each new place we take the stock, will build up on that. Basically is tapping the ground with the stock stick to remind him of 'space' and/or pointing at his inside eye (direct pressure/release when they give ) pending on what it takes to change the demeanor to thinking
his first steps at the beginning not the end result....
If they dont get up right, then down and reset it up...remember to watch where your position is ,if the dog downs in a different spot...the angles will change....as well make sure the dog does not gain any of your 'ground' when doing this excerise as he basically is taking away your space by coming forward...put them back. Remember...On a flank the sheep should only see your dogs 'sides'
You own your space something to be mindful of and to keep reinforced...
All training may hinge on 5 principles but the dog needs to be in a thinking mode to learn any of it...the sooner the dog is thoughtful in his session...the more will be accomplished in a few minutes vs going through the motions with more time involved.
....doesnt help that I've done too many flanks via sling shot when starting a fast dog.Which results in some poor form ....all they think about is getting there as 'hard and fast' as they can which flattens the shape of the outrun. At the time I was thinking I was taking advantage of a dog on the right lead to flank with some distance so I could hustle my butt to slow them down at the lift...thankfully I get to a few clinics and come away with more insight in what the dog is thinking & better ways to do things.
The criteria is getting up more relaxed therefore more thoughtful on how he leaves....which will help him bend around his stock.
So starting from square one in each new place we take the stock, will build up on that. Basically is tapping the ground with the stock stick to remind him of 'space' and/or pointing at his inside eye (direct pressure/release when they give ) pending on what it takes to change the demeanor to thinking
his first steps at the beginning not the end result....
If they dont get up right, then down and reset it up...remember to watch where your position is ,if the dog downs in a different spot...the angles will change....as well make sure the dog does not gain any of your 'ground' when doing this excerise as he basically is taking away your space by coming forward...put them back. Remember...On a flank the sheep should only see your dogs 'sides'
You own your space something to be mindful of and to keep reinforced...
All training may hinge on 5 principles but the dog needs to be in a thinking mode to learn any of it...the sooner the dog is thoughtful in his session...the more will be accomplished in a few minutes vs going through the motions with more time involved.
pictures taken by Practically Famous / Terry Stickle summer 2009
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