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Katie Finlay · 02-07-2010, 03:04 PM

Here is a video the two of us herding this morning. We have been off for a few months now due to some health problems with Conan, and we only had four lessons during that time. So we've pretty much started over, and this would be our second time around.

Please ignore my lack of handling skills. I'm especially reassessing my marker training after he blows off my sit, too. Oh, and be prepared to get a little dizzy, as I'm not very good at changing directions.

Anyway, enjoy! Input and advice is always, always, always welcome!!

Vimeo

chrismunkrn · 02-08-2010, 06:03 AM

I don't know anything about herding but Conan looked like he was having a great time! He had a big grin on his face!=)

Katie Finlay · 02-08-2010, 06:39 PM

Thanks! He loves it. Hopefully by our next session I'll be doing a lot more than circles haha.

ZoesMom · 02-09-2010, 09:51 AM

I haven't seen the video yet! I have to watch it when I get home as I don't have access in my office.

I adore Conan!!

Katie Finlay · 02-09-2010, 10:35 AM

Awe thanks!! We're big fans of Zoe too

It's actually a pretty bad video, but we're just beginning! haha. We'll get better soon.

pat_m · 02-09-2010, 05:39 PM

I'd love to do this with my guys!!!

Katie Finlay · 02-09-2010, 07:55 PM

Oh it's so much fun! You should definitely give it a try!

PJ657311 · 02-09-2010, 10:25 PM

Katie ... I finally made it to town today to snag some WIFI and was able to view your herding video. Very nice! Conan is sooooo attentive to you. Good boy, Conan! I look forward to watching future sessions. Keep it up!

Dillydoodle · 02-10-2010, 05:35 AM

Oh great video! Conan is adorable and looks like he is having such a good time. Dillon did his herd instinct test october of 08... he had such a blast and did so well. I would love to live close to a facility to work with him for herding but most of the really local places here only want to work with border collies... are they ever underestimating the power of the corgi!!!

Great video

Emilie

susan62inmo · 02-10-2010, 07:26 AM

Wonderful video! Conan looks VERY attentive and looks like he is really enjoying himself! Can't wait to get Bella started in some agility and obedience! I've started a little at home, but at 8 weeks old, I only do about 2 minute sessions right now

Katie Finlay · 02-10-2010, 03:33 PM

Thanks everyone! It's been hard to find trainers who work with all breeds (ie not just BCs) here too. But it's so worth it! I highly recommend it if you guys get the chance

It's so fun!!

PJ657311 · 02-10-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie Finlay

It's been hard to find trainers who work with all breeds (ie not just BCs) here too. But it's so worth it! I highly recommend it if you guys get the chance

It's so fun!!

You and Conan have definitely inspired us to investigate the herding dog club in our area, to evaluate whether we are ready to begin some training for Panda and me with an instructor, or whether we need to complete more obedience classes together first.

We have sheep on our ranch and Panda would be a great addition to the current herding crew, but without proper training, she would be over-hyped with excitement and be a complete danger and annoyance.

My sister-in-law uses her Aussie (Arrow), and her Yorkie (Owen) ... I swear it is true ... honest! ... to move the sheep home to the corrals at night from the pasture. Both dogs have never been trained and are working on pure undirected instinct alone ... which is often just short of disastrous ... but ya gotta bring the sheep in and keep them from becoming a coyote dinner! I should say that Arrow, the Aussie, is working by instinct ... but Owen, the Yorkie, is just downright bossy and is afraid of absolutely nothing.

There are lots of competitions and fun dog events scheduled for our Winter Fair being held this weekend at our local fairgrounds, so I will make some contacts for classes then.

We hope that herding, agility, and flyball can be in our near future.

Keep up the terrific work, U2! You are an inspiration!

Katie Finlay · 02-10-2010, 05:51 PM

You're so lucky to have sheep!! I am really considering owning my own stock someday. I eventually want to work Conan on cattle too. How exciting!! It's really amazing how much they can do with just instinct alone. I bet it was a blast watching Arrow and Owen (especially Owen, lol!) herd the sheep! Shoulda got some video of that

You should definitely get Panda out there. I think you'd both have a blast! It's like their long lost true Corgi love. Though Conan gave one a good shoulder bite last Sunday. But it was a pretty lively bunch of sheep haha.

I love flyball! Agility sounds so fun too. Ah, so many sports and so little time!!

02-07-2010, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Katie Finlay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 153 Member's Picture Albums	Sheep Herding with Conan Here is a video the two of us herding this morning. We have been off for a few months now due to some health problems with Conan, and we only had four lessons during that time. So we've pretty much started over, and this would be our second time around. Please ignore my lack of handling skills. I'm especially reassessing my marker training after he blows off my sit, too. Oh, and be prepared to get a little dizzy, as I'm not very good at changing directions. Anyway, enjoy! Input and advice is always, always, always welcome!! Vimeo

02-08-2010, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
chrismunkrn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 727 Member's Picture Albums	I don't know anything about herding but Conan looked like he was having a great time! He had a big grin on his face!=) __________________ Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among stars. Les Brown

02-09-2010, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZoesMom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Born and raised in Hawaii and now living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Posts: 100 Member's Picture Albums	I haven't seen the video yet! I have to watch it when I get home as I don't have access in my office. I adore Conan!! __________________ Zoe - A silly little corgi pup who lights up my world!

02-09-2010, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
PJ657311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 142 Member's Picture Albums	Good boy, Conan! Katie ... I finally made it to town today to snag some WIFI and was able to view your herding video. Very nice! Conan is sooooo attentive to you. Good boy, Conan! I look forward to watching future sessions. Keep it up!

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02-08-2010, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Katie Finlay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 153 Member's Picture Albums	Thanks! He loves it. Hopefully by our next session I'll be doing a lot more than circles haha.

02-09-2010, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Katie Finlay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 153 Member's Picture Albums	Awe thanks!! We're big fans of Zoe too It's actually a pretty bad video, but we're just beginning! haha. We'll get better soon.

02-09-2010, 05:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
pat_m Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SE New Hampshire Posts: 309	I'd love to do this with my guys!!!

02-09-2010, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Katie Finlay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 153 Member's Picture Albums	Oh it's so much fun! You should definitely give it a try!

02-10-2010, 05:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dillydoodle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,014	Oh great video! Conan is adorable and looks like he is having such a good time. Dillon did his herd instinct test october of 08... he had such a blast and did so well. I would love to live close to a facility to work with him for herding but most of the really local places here only want to work with border collies... are they ever underestimating the power of the corgi!!! Great video Emilie

02-10-2010, 07:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
susan62inmo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bolivar, MO Posts: 13	Wonderful video! Conan looks VERY attentive and looks like he is really enjoying himself! Can't wait to get Bella started in some agility and obedience! I've started a little at home, but at 8 weeks old, I only do about 2 minute sessions right now

02-10-2010, 03:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Katie Finlay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 153 Member's Picture Albums	Thanks everyone! It's been hard to find trainers who work with all breeds (ie not just BCs) here too. But it's so worth it! I highly recommend it if you guys get the chance It's so fun!!

02-10-2010, 05:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Katie Finlay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 153 Member's Picture Albums	You're so lucky to have sheep!! I am really considering owning my own stock someday. I eventually want to work Conan on cattle too. How exciting!! It's really amazing how much they can do with just instinct alone. I bet it was a blast watching Arrow and Owen (especially Owen, lol!) herd the sheep! Shoulda got some video of that You should definitely get Panda out there. I think you'd both have a blast! It's like their long lost true Corgi love. Though Conan gave one a good shoulder bite last Sunday. But it was a pretty lively bunch of sheep haha. I love flyball! Agility sounds so fun too. Ah, so many sports and so little time!!

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