ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Earlier this year Mooper had a thread about Jack and his herding training and we have just started so wondering how us newbies at this are faring. We have been taking our four and its interesting to see how they work individually. Skye is a natural, cool calm and collected; Jazz (her first day today), worked much better in the bigger area but a little unsure; Jemma bless her thinks that herding means walk with Mum; whilst Panda (my black sheep of the family) is AWESOME and the instructors are very kindly highly praising of his work. Forgot the camera. We have our HIC on 09 Sept for all four and then will be taking Panda on from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzle Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 We've only just started herding (only been twice). My dog absolutely loved it!! Our trainers are extremely helpful and nice. We will also be doing our first trial (HIC) on the 9th & 10th of September. Can't wait. With a little more training hopefully we'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 Razzle, where are you located?, I have a feeling that we may have the same instructors as our HIC is the same weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzle Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 We're located at Caboolture and competing at Moorina (back of Morayfield/Caboolture). This is also where we train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 us too us too We train Friday mornings at 9.30 but in two weeks will go earlier as getting too hot for long coated breeds. Per my avatar we have shelties, what do you have?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzle Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 We train on Sunday mornings. I have a Belgian Shepherd Groenandael. Will you be doing both days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 We only get to some form of training once a month, if that. I think Jack has had four herding weekends in total now ... and has a longggg way to go. Our last weekend was in late July, I think, with Jim Luce at Bungonia. Jack was a total turkey in the small paddock (his first time out of the yard) and was more interested in chasing the farm dog than he was in working the sheep himself For his second run, Jim suggested we took him into the yard and we worked really nicely just with me. He wasn't so keen on Jim, who had cracked the whip once and Jack didn't like the sound. But once Jim stepped out of the yard, Jack did what he had do to. That was, however, the first time he's grabbed a sheep and I'm not keen to see him continue with that behaviour. Our next herding day is with beginners at Yass (with Charlie Cover) in early September, so we'll see how we go then! It's interesting to compare different trainers and different sheep. Jim's sheep were the most laid-back mob ever. The ones we've had a Binalong have been more flighty. Charlie's sheep at Yass are apparently used to being worked by all breeds so we'll see how we go We're still having fun, and just starting to put sides on Jack away from sheep, so still have a long way to go. We haven't done any herding instinct tests or anything yet. He's really not that bright :D so I think we'll just keep going for fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgie_cat Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Even though Lana LOVED herding the one time we have tried it... not too many training options down here! (Thank god she hasnt worked out that our neighbours have sheep otherwise she may have found her own solution!!!) Does anyone keep runner ducks to train with their dogs? I am looking into it... but im just not sure it is worth it if im going to uni in a couple of years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 Hi Razzle, Yes both days so it will be easier for you to find the person with the four shelties as there are none others going. Look forward to meeting you and your dog. Mooper, Jazz and Jemma, havent quite got the hang of it, so we moved them into a bigger area on Friday and they were much better. Yep we continue for the fun and the mental excercise for them. None of mine have nipped yet. The sheep here are Damara and they are more like goats . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzle Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hi Hesapandabear, we had another session today and she's getting better. She's already finding the 'balance' point and getting the hang of what needs to be done (she thinks it's game when we first start ). We haven't moved into the larger paddock yet. I look forward to meeting you and your dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riles Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 (edited) Ahhhhhhhhhhhh me loves you Fellow herding nuts, lend me your ears Rosie has been having some private lessons and LOVING IT!!!! We did our HIC a few weeks back and Rosie passed with flying colours and have been practising our HIT at training since, Rosie isn't the problem it's her Mumma who can't tell the difference from her left and right foot and trips over them The little darlin actually corrects me ie. I send her round and she goes back because as I'm walking backwards thinking I'm fully in charge, she has noticed a sheep about to break and corrects them whilst I'm yelling get around, she gives me this rather withering look as if to say "Mother, I know what I'm doing" . Puhleaseeee send all your "get it together Riles" vibes my way Edited August 20, 2006 by Joey&Rosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hi Razzle, great she has found her balance point LOL we can give each other support on the w/end, the entry form says Bitches only Sat/Bitches only Sunday?, will email Steve for confirmation. JoeyandRosie, sending vibes your way :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres my rock Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 i havent done any herding since the start of the year just havent been able to arrange to get anywhere sheepy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 Hi canincecoach, we travel 45 mins for our sheep which are more like goats We live in a dairy farming area, but I have twice seen some sheep on the side of the road, next time I will find out where the owner lives and ask if he needs some sheepdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Where are you located, caninecoach? Here in Canberra, we are fortunate to have sheepherding opportunities on small NSW towns all around us: in Bungendore, Michelago, Bungonia, Yass and Binalong. I've also heard of herding in Echuca VIC, up north in Uralla (nr Armidale), and in Camden. There are probably more that I'm forgetting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedds Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 We're still having fun. He's really not that bright so I think we'll just keep going for fun Ah Moop, told ya Banjo and Jack are brothers! Must be the fluffy butt gene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres my rock Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 dont drive so have to rely on others to take me which makes it harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) Just for you and Banjo, Hedds Fluffy-butt cam ... EDIT: In Jack's defence, I should add that his handler isn't that crash-hot, either. I see in this shot that I look like I'm about to do a Chris Evert-Lloyd backhand with that plastic bag Edited August 21, 2006 by Mooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdayz Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Poor fluffy butt banjo has passed his HIC and is improving all the time, and still his mum laughs at him As for my queen of fluffy butts she has gained a pass at PT, and is getting practice in more or less every week when tracking doesnt intervene....her biggest probelm remains that the sight of sheep makes her toilet even when she doesnt need to, not real helpful in trials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedds Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Geez Moop, lighten that shot up a bit color wise and they are twins for sure. I gotta get some fluff butt shots of Banjo asap. Listen DD, there is 'improving' and there is 'plodding along'. Mr B and I will continue having fun - might even get our HIT by, um, say 2020.... And Skye would like me to remind you that 'when a lady has to go', well, you know the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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