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Herding Dogs: Progressive Training is the only book of its kind to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual breed and personality as the central focus.

Vergil S. Holland teaches the handler to understand the dog's reactions before beginning this progressive training. Whether it is your dog's first exposure to stock or your older dog with a new problem, you, as a handler, will find solutions to each problem and sound advice on each phase of training.

Special chapters on different personalities of the various herding breeds, with training modifications tailored to these differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a team to reach your maximum potential.

Herding commands and terms are thoroughly covered, as are those of basic Obedience for the stock dog. Working various kinds of stock-sheep, cattle and ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every stock dog owner. Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the book highlight the individualized training methods for each type of dog and stock.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Acknowledgments.

Foreword by Wait Jagger.

Preface.

"Loyalty".

1. Introduction to the Training of Stock Dogs.

2. Preparing the Handler and the Dog.

3. Introducing Your Dog to Stock.

4. Beginning Herding Training.

5. Intermediate Stages of Herding Training.

6. Advanced Stages of Herding Training.

7. Working Personality Types in Herding Dogs.

8. Working Different Kinds of Stock.

9. Special Problems.

10. Trialing for Stock Dogs.

11. In Conclusion.

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Publié par	Turner Publishing Company
Date de parution	27 août 2007
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780470253038
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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HERDING DOGS
Progressive Training
Natural ability and intensity are largely inherited characteristics; no matter how endearing the puppy might be, if you intend to use the dog for stock work it is important to research the pedigree.
HERDING DOGS
Progressive Training
Vergil S. Holland
Copyright © 1994 by Virgil S. Holland
Howell Book House
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data :
Holland, Vergil S.
Herding dogs: progressive training/by Vergil S. Holland.
p. cm.
ISBN 0-87605-644-3
1. Herding dogs-Training 2. Livestock protection dogs-SF428.6.H65 1994
636.7 0886-dc20
94-1542
CIP
Manufactured in the United States of America.
12 11 10
This book is dedicated to Robin a special dog, companion and friend.

Robin
Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Walt Jagger
Preface
Loyalty
1. Introduction to the Training of Stock Dogs
Overview
Philosophy of Training
General Principles of Herding
Instinct
Natural Ability
Pressure
Balance
Relationship of Pressure and Balance
Reading and Understanding Your Dog
Reading Your Sheep
Your Dog s Comfort or Discomfort
Preparing to Train Your Stock Dog
Facilities
Equipment
Stock
Handler Attributes
Dog
2. Preparing the Handler and the Dog
Overview
Herding Commands and Terms
Traditional Herding Commands
Other Herding Terms
Communicating with Your Dog
Misuse of Commands as Reprimands
Commands and Counter commands
General Concepts for Training Your Stock Dog
The Dog as a Member of the Pack
Establishment of the Handler/Owner as Alpha
Teaching Your Dog
Following Commands and Taking Correction with a Good Attitude
Trust
Quiet Power
The Role of Your Voice in Developing Quiet Power
Developing Appropriate Body Language
Promoting a Good Attitude in Your Dog
Acceptable and Unacceptable Behavior
Losing Your Temper
Perspective on Handling Problems
Pesonality Types of Dogs and Handlers
Basic Obedience for the Stock Dog
Lie Down and That ll Do
Countercommands
The Stay and Here
Lie Down at a Distance from the Handler
Breed Behaviors
Synopses of Herding Breeds, Their General Characteristics and Approaches to Training
3. Introducing Your Dog to Stock
Overview
Introducing Puppies to Stock
Introducing the Young or Mature Dog to Stock
Goals of the First Introduction to Stock
Procedure
Positioning of the Dog, Handler and Sheep
Position and Use of the Crook While Circling
Changing Direction of the Circle
Importance of Continuous Movement
Ending the First Lesson
Things to Notice During the Introduction to Stock
The Balanced Dog
Problems That May Occur During Your Dog s Introduction to Stock
4. Beginning Herding Training
Overview
Goals of Beginning Work with the Novice Dog
First Lessons After the Initial Exposure to Stock
Development of Handling
Get Out and Steady
Possible Problems with the Get Out and How to Handle Them
Introducing Wearing
Possible Problems When Introducing Wearing and How to Handle Them
Balance Exercises
Possible Problems with Balance Exercises and How to Handle Them
The Get Out Exercise
Teaching Directional Commands
Directions When Moving Off Balance
The Call In
The Go Back
Go Back with Breeds Other Than the Border Collie
Possible Problems Teaching the Go Back and How to Handle Them
Development of the Inexperienced Dog s Understanding of Commands
Promoting a Good Attitude in Your Dog
5. Intermediate Stages of Herding Training
Overview
Goals of Intermediate Stages of Training
Wearing, Directional Commands and Steady
Introducing Short Outruns, Lifts and Fetches
Beginning Square Flanks (Maintaining the Working Radius)
Fence-Line Pickups
Possible Problems with Teaching Fence-Line Pickups and How to Handle Them
Continuing the Call In
Introducing Driving
Introducing Flanking While Driving
Possible Problems While Introducing Driving and How to Handle Them
Driving Along the Fence
Driving Continuously in an Oval
Get Out When Your Dog Is Between You and the Sheep
Extended Driving with Flanking
More Directional Commands and Off-Balance Movement
Possible Problems with Off-Balance Work and How to Handle Them
6. Advanced Stages of Herding Training
Overview
Perfecting the Outrun/Lift/Fetch
Starting Your Dog on the Outrun
The Lift and Fetch
Encouraging Self-Sufficiency in Your Dog
Possible Problems Perfecting the Outrun, Lift and Fetch and How to Handle Them
Advanced Fence-Line Pickups
Possible Problems with Advanced Fence-Line Pickups and How to Handle Them
Advanced Work with Herding Breeds
Penning
Shedding or Splitting
When to Practice Shedding or Splitting
Introducing Shedding or Splitting Along the Fence
Splitting the Sheep in the Middle of the Field
Shedding Single Sheep
Holding a Single Sheep Against the Fence
Additional Considerations for Shedding and Splitting
Possible Problems with Shedding and Splitting and How to Handle Them
The Look Back
Importance of the Look Back
Teaching the Look Back
Close-Contact Work
Teaching Your Dog to Do Close-Contact Work
Mental Preparation
Procedure
Importance of Close-Contact Work
Increasing Control with Close-Contact Work
Advanced Directional Commands and Off-Balance Work
Whistle Work
Practicing Whistles Without Your Dog
Integrating Whistles with Verbal Commands
The Art of Using Whistle Commands
7. Working Personality Types in Herding Dogs
Overview
The Talented Dog
Characteristics of the Talented Dog
Basis for the Behavior of the Talented Dog
Working with the Talented Dog
Training Exercises for the Talented Dog
The Less-Talented Dog
Characteristics of the Less-Talented Dog
Basis for the Behavior of the Less-Talented Dog
Working with the Less-Talented Dog
Training Exercises for the Less-Talented Dog
The Hard Dog
Characteristics of the Hard Dog
Basis for the Behavior of the Hard Dog
Working with the Hard Dog
The Dog with Low Self-Esteem
Characteristics of the Dog with Low Self-Esteem
Basis for the Behavior of the Dog with Low Self-Esteem
Working with the Dog with Low Self-Esteem
The Laid-Back Dog
Characteristics of the Laid-Back Dog
Basis for the Behavior of the Laid-Back Dog
Working with the Laid-Back Dog
The Excessively Pressure-Sensitive Dog
Characteristics of the Excessively Pressure-Sensitive Dog
Basis for the Behavior of the Excessively Pressure-Sensitive Dog
Working with the Excessively Pressure-Sensitive Dog
Training Exercises for the Excessively Pressure-Sensitive Dog
Continuous Movement While Turning
Continuing Work with the Excessively Pressure-Sensitive Dog
Progression of Work
Adding Outruns, Stops and Flanking Work
Progress with Wearing
Driving
Helping the Excessively Pressure-Sensitive Dog Learn to Be Comfortable When Working Close
The Intense Dog
Characteristics of the Intense Dog
Basis for the Behavior of the Intense Dog
Working with the Intense Dog
Training Exercises for the Intense Dog
Conclusion
8. Working Different Kinds of Stock
Overview
General Stock Knowledge
Working Cattle
Behavior of Cattle
Behavior of the Dog When Working Cattle
Starting Your Dog on Cattle
Working Poultry
Behavior of Ducks
Behavior of the Dog When Working Ducks
Behavior of Turkeys
Behavior of Chickens
9. Special Problems
Overview
Dog Works Too Wide or Too Far Off the Sheep
Dog Is Extremely Heavy on One Side
Dog Works Too Tight
Dog Is Hard to Stop
Outruns Are Too Tight
Dog Will Not Come When Called
Dog Will Not Maintain the Comfort Zone
Dog Grips (Bites) While Working Stock
Reasons for Gripping
Gripping and the Strong-Eyed Dog
Breaking the Trance of the Strong-Eyed Dog
Gripping and the One-Sided Dog
The Talented D