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Okay, so this time I didn't consciously put that much pressure on Conan. This is still probably better handling than I've ever done. I'm supposed to be doing figure 8s but am not doing so well.
Anyway, you can see what normally happens in the pen for us. It's not so bad, but it's not where I want to be. I do feel like I am improving though, especially from everyone's help on here, and some help on another forum too. Thanks, and enjoy.
First off, it looks like he is enjoying it and has some nice basic instinct.
A couple things I noticed. About 3:45 in the second video he was noticeably stressed when he goes off to sniff that's stress. It's a good idea to stop the session before this happens. It's much better to have 3-4 3-4 minute sessions, with a good break in between then it is to have 1 or 2 longer sessions - it's like any other drive activity, you need to stop when the dog is into it.
Second - I think the other dog was putting pressure on him in some way. Maybe a distraction to him or maybe influencing the sheep so it was harder on him. In the future I'd ask that the other dog are away from where you're working.
I also wanted to add that the first video finally worked for me. He looks much better in the newest videos - more into it and not nearly as worried looking about the whole thing.
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Thanks Mara! It's so nice to get input, since I really don't get any anywhere else. I can ask Garrett how it looks but he doesn't really know any more than I do (he's the boyfriend doing the filming).
Glad all the videos work for you so you can compare. Anyway, I'm sending you back a PM
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It's fun to watch him Katie. I'm no help, but I can tell you I somehow got a herding title of somesort on our first Rott. He worked the sheep down to the end of a field, around a couple of obstacles and into a pen. All I did was walk around with a staff.
You're actually doing some training and learning, I just stumbled through everything and I can't remember how we got to where we were. Luckily I've got pictures to prove I was even there.
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That's awesome Steve! Especially with a Rottie. I'd love to see the pictures! As of right now, I'm just walking around with a flag, haha. The only learning I'm really doing is here, unfortunately. But I'm trying! I bet you did a lot better than you think, especially if you got a title on him
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Thanks to you both It means a lot.
Teach Turbo a new trick for us Michael (though I suspect he knows just about everything...).
Great news is that I went to my first herding trial today. I met a lady with Corgis and she knows Judy Vanderford, the trainer for the PWCCSW and an AKC herding judge. I was cordially invited to come to the herding instinct test on March 7th just to hang out since Conan already has passed one. That way I can meet her (Judy), and all the other Corgis and their handlers - both experienced and newbies. I learned a lot just from talking to people at that trial, and can't wait to go to the instinct test!!
Thanks again everyone. I can't believe how much help I've gotten here, in every aspect of my dogs' lives.
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