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[Re: Anne Jones ]
#325150 - 04/01/2011 10:01 PM |
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Mara, there certainly are some lines of working BC & ACDs,especially (I know Ingrid as some really nice ACDs), that are super dogs & exceptions. But I was mostly referring to the usual dogs of the breed.
I agree with Theresa, it would be a very good time to find a club & trainer to work with at this point. I club will give you personal help with some of the issues that you are having (much easier to show then describe on line)& the support of other members with training.
If you are planning on SchH for this pup then I would have started tracking also with this pup.
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Re: that split second timing..it's everything-
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Mara, there certainly are some lines of working BC & ACDs,especially (I know Ingrid as some really nice ACDs), that are super dogs & exceptions. But I was mostly referring to the usual dogs of the breed.
With working Border Collies (ie, bred for a high level of stock work) they're fairly prevalent. They're tough, driven dogs with loads of power. But lots of folks just don't run into them because they're in a different dog culture/circle. When bred for conformation or sport (agility, flyball) you loose the edge just like with any other working breed.
Yeah, I'm kind of passionate about Working BCs 
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Re: that split second timing..it's everything-
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#325180 - 04/01/2011 10:44 PM |
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Mara, there certainly are some lines of working BC & ACDs,especially (I know Ingrid as some really nice ACDs), that are super dogs & exceptions. But I was mostly referring to the usual dogs of the breed.
With working Border Collies (ie, bred for a high level of stock work) they're fairly prevalent. They're tough, driven dogs with loads of power. But lots of folks just don't run into them because they're in a different dog culture/circle. When bred for conformation or sport (agility, flyball) you loose the edge just like with any other working breed.
Yeah, I'm kind of passionate about Working BCs
OT, but the first time I saw a 'real' working BC I didn't believe the owner who told me it was a BC. Didn't look anything like the fluffy shiny things I grew up seeing in the conformation ring!  I don't care for the average BC, but I'd take a good working line dog any day! (well, maybe not. I don't have the time..lol)
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Re: that split second timing..it's everything-
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#325184 - 04/01/2011 10:48 PM |
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Gloves:
http://www.backyardstyle.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-30788
Atlas gardening gloves. Cheap, fit like a ...glove... I lived in them while managing the rescue, and I think they'd be PERFECT protection from needle teeth, but they are not bulky at all. Don't get me wrong, Ace could easily draw blood, but they will prevent scratches and nicks. I love them! I can find them at the local feed stores for the same price as online. Give a pair (or 4, they do wear out after a month of hard use) a try!
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#325186 - 04/01/2011 10:54 PM |
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My favorite gardening gloves!!
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#325188 - 04/01/2011 11:05 PM |
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OT, but the first time I saw a 'real' working BC I didn't believe the owner who told me it was a BC. Didn't look anything like the fluffy shiny things I grew up seeing in the conformation ring!
Just to set the record straight those fluffy shiny things are Barbie Collies not Border Collies 
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Re: that split second timing..it's everything-
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#325191 - 04/01/2011 11:36 PM |
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I often wear dirtbike gloves when working dogs- although not in the bitework.
Helps me hang on to my 60 lb psycho in the bitework and tracking.
The dirtbike gloves are like a second skin.
With that said:
If you ain't bleedin', you ain't havin' fun!
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Re: that split second timing..it's everything-
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#325196 - 04/02/2011 01:45 AM |
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Awesome! Barbie collies! I'll totally use that in the future.
Barbara- they are AWESOME, huh?! In the winter working on a farm they keep the cold yucky stuff off my hands, but I still have the dexterity I would w/o gloves. (I HATE wearing gloves) I even ride in them if it's gross out. 
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Re: that split second timing..it's everything-
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#325226 - 04/02/2011 11:02 AM |
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i knew about he teething part i have maybe another week hopfully before he begins. his aim is pretty good at the canter of the rag..my hand was just awefully close to the middle when my thub got sliced.
I have been working different textures and fabrics with his tug game. he always wins and is now starting to sit and down for a good tug session. but mostly ob is still with food rewards. wont switch that for some time. (he rrrreeeeaaaaly loves his food)
I do have a club i attend but havn't made it to a bite work meet up yet. didn't want ANY bad experience when it came to bite work. I have started him on tracking (he's a natural) but have only done it here and there. i am focused on getting a good head start on bite work till he starts teething and then switch more so on tracking.
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#325256 - 04/02/2011 01:13 PM |
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i knew about he teething part i have maybe another week hopfully before he begins. his aim is pretty good at the canter of the rag..my hand was just awefully close to the middle when my thub got sliced.
I have been working different textures and fabrics with his tug game. he always wins and is now starting to sit and down for a good tug session. but mostly ob is still with food rewards. wont switch that for some time. (he rrrreeeeaaaaly loves his food)
I do have a club i attend but havn't made it to a bite work meet up yet. didn't want ANY bad experience when it came to bite work. I have started him on tracking (he's a natural) but have only done it here and there. i am focused on getting a good head start on bite work till he starts teething and then switch more so on tracking.
Sounds like a good plan.
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