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VIDEOS ON SHEEPDOGS WORKING SHEEP

Willie’s First Run at Cambridge 2014
To read about Willie’s run at Cambridge, click here.
 

Maggie’s Run Nippersink Spring 2021

 

Skip’s second run Nippersink 2021

 

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Celebrating Labor Day (by Doing Little Labor) September 2023

Skip for the Win! May 2022

Notes from Nippersink Sheepdog Trial May 2021

Fall Fun September 2020

Sheepdog Trials Explained, and Unabashed Gushing Over Maggie September 2020

The Right Stuff Revisited December 2019

Adventures at the Midwest Championship Sheepdog Trial September 2019

Why I Farm, Revisited August 2019

Setting Dogs Up to Win March 2019

When is it Acceptable to Break the Basic Rules of Dog Training? November 2015

Summer Fun, from Frogs to Sheepdogs  August 2014

Balance  April 2012

Best. News. Ever.  February 2012

World Sheepdog Trials  September 2011

New Zealand Working Dogs  December 2010

Lessons from Herding Dog Trainers  September 2010

The Right Stuff, Every Dog Has Her Place  December 2009

Willie Gets in Over His Head  July 2009

Willie Rocks!  June 2009

Willie and Redford, Again  January 2009

Willie vs. Redford, Round Three  January 2009

Willie vs. Redford, Round Two; “Power” in Herding Dogs  January 2009

Willie Works on His Courage  January 2009

Do dogs know the difference between “schooling” and real work?  August 2008

 

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Training Your Dog

Here’s the good news: It’s fun to train your dog! Here’s the bad news: You have to learn how. More good news: It’s not hard to learn. . . and this is a great place to get started.

Behavior & Health

If you’re interested in canine cognition, communication, social systems & nutrition (plus a host of other topics!), look here to start seeing your dog in an entirely new light!

Behavior Problems

Here’s help for dogs of every description, from cautious canines to feisty fidos. Click below for videos, articles, books and DVDs that will help you help your dog.

Finding Resources

Links to other great websites & information on becoming a professional trainer or behaviorist, questions for your veterinarian, and everything in between!

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