Training

Practical training of the farm dog. A fascinating insight for beginning and experienced handlers. For the practical Shepherd and Farmer - a good, well trained dog is worth its weight in gold. Each stage of training is carefully demonstrated. Key requirements for both farm and competitive dogs fully explained.

 An intermediate 80 minute DVD covering varying stages of development of 6 of Derek's dogs from one year old on up. By Derek Scrimgeour.

Two time National Champion Patrick Shannahan shows how important communication is between you and your pup. You will get to see what training a young dog looks like when it goes well and also how it can go wrong. Patrick will start with a variety of dogs that will demonstrate how pressure, voice, correction and respect work together to develop a relationship with your dog. Once this relationship is formed you will be on your way to Training a Winning Team.

A great beginner DVD for someone starting to training dogs. Glyn Jones does a great job demonstrating how to get the most out of your dog when training to work livestock. You will see how he positions himself to take advance of the Border Collies natural instincts to herd.

Filmed on his beautiful farm in North Wales. 55 minutes

First Steps in Border Collie Sheepdog Training - From Chaos to Control. Whether your're a farmer, hobbyist, aspiring sheepdog trialler, sheep rancher or an intermediate handler, this unique and down-to-earth DVD set  to help you train your Border Collie.  The time honored method of starting a young dog is to use an experienced dog to keep the sheep in the middle of the field while the trainee dog learns to go around them. This DVD set is especially helpful for the first time trainers who don't have an experienced dog (or access to one).  A sheepdog training program that explains what's going on and shows you how to get started.

Join two time USBCHA National Champion, Patrick Shannahan, as he takes us on the journey of training a sheepdog. Second in the DVD series 'Building a Winning Team'. 'Headed in the Right Direction' continues the focus on clear, concise communication. Patrick will introduce flanks; demonstrating good flanks while assessing flanks that need work. You will learn the importance of the gather and how to begin to lengthen your dog's outrun. Patrick will continue to teach you how to develop your dog's good method on the sheep while working on small fetches. With clear, concise footage, Patrick will explain what he is seeing while training and will help you and your dog Head in the Right Direction.

 DVD by Faansie Basson of South Africa demonstrates the basics and getting things right in the early stages of training. Filmed in South Africa on a large sheep farm showing the everyday practical use of the Border Collie. Faansie has conducted clinics in South Africa, Europe and the United States. He is an accomplished handler who has competed some of the toughest trials in the USA. You'll see different dogs in their first training lessons, uncensored.

DVDs - Item #996, 997, 1015 for a special price.

Come Bye and Away, Thatll Do and Take Time - Set of 3 specially priced

The Basics, Outwork and Drives and Training Your Dog for Cattle , set price of $100. Newly revised 2007. Buy all three DVDs at once and save!