The Talking Dog
3020 Highway 61 P7J 0G8

Theres just something about instinct combined with physical agility that is remarkable and inspiring to watch :-) The lateral work this horse accomplishes is mush like that of a good working herding dog !

We got so excited about the shirts from our first run that we got more! And even got to try some different styles. Watch for the items in upcoming videos and maybe even at a trial near you! #thetalkingdog #thetalkingdogherding #sneakpeek #herdingtrainer #localbusiness

How do we spend Canada day? By spending the morning herding before it got too hot, and then letting the dogs cool off in the splash pool! #thetalkingdogherding #herdingtraining

Welcome to The Talking Dog. Check us out at www.thetalkingdog.ca

There are always 3 rings to your circus; You, the dog, and the stock. A dynamic sport, sheepdog herding can be like puzzle solving on the fly. Or attempting the... Rubiks Cube on a skateboard through heavy traffic!Check out the article below...... . . https://thetalkingdog.ca/herding-the-three-ring-circus/ See more

Working on your basic skills like being able to come through the gate without lunging out to the sheep is important . Dry Land Herding Games is an excellent course to help develop these skills without the ultimate distraction... Sheep. https://thetalkingdog.ca/course/dry-land-herding-games-2/

When you want to make sure you are wearing presentable clothing for training videos, you just get custom prototypes instead! More to come and watch for them in future videos! Thanks to @stephsdesignsandsigns for the awesome work! #madeincanada #supportlocal #wearecanada #thetalkingdog #herdingtraining @ Thunder Bay, Ontario

We celebrate the many breeds that herd here at The Talking Dog https://thetalkingdog.ca/we-celebrate-the-many-breeds-that/

Many Breeds Herd see the full article at https://thetalkingdog.ca/there-are-many-different-breeds-w/ Each developed for a special purpose... Like recipes for soup there are as many as there are chefs who created them and the ingredients dependent upon local options, climate, availability and demand. Just as there are many different herding breeds who were developed and utilized in various parts around the world as livestock guardian dogs, boundary style dogs, ranch and cattle hands, far casting hill dogs, yard dogs used for close work and handling, and mountain breeds who were tough, gritty and hardy, all of them, developed for a range of uses. Today most peoples perceptions of herding dogs are based on what they see on television or at fairs and demonstrations limited to the stunning outruns and great distances of the Border Collie field trials. It is hard to find a general member of the public who hasnt seen this display on television or up close, the grace and elegance of the working field trial border collie. Few people on the other hand have had the privilege of witnessing the usefulness of the ranch dogs on a working operation to serve many different purposes. It isnt uncommon to find working ranches in North America, Australia and some in New Zealand which use a far and wide casting breed to bring in hundreds, maybe thousands of sheep or cattle, from a vast territory. Yet another dog to take over the pen work and sorting at the yard or ranch facility itself. Others whose job is to manage only the lead animal in a flock of a thousand or more while others keep the push at the rear of the herd. And perhaps even another type or breed, or even mixed breed of dog to assist in the seasonal transhumance, driving cattle or sheep into the mountains for summer grazing and back down in the Fall. .......... follow the link to see the rest of the article.

Its all about the impulse control Sharon.....;-)

Its important to remember to look at things from the dogs point of view when working... what would your dog say? #thetalkingdog #herdingtraining #whatdoesyourdogsay #whatdoesyourdogsayaboutyou #herdingdogsofinstagram #stockdog #herdingdog #herdingtraining #stockdogtraining #dogsperspective #fromadogspointofview #workingdogs #workingdogsofinstagram

Welcome to everyone who has come aboard and signed up for the Dry Land Herding Games! Its a wonderful success and Im so pleased. Getting feedback and some questions from students with some great ideas. If things keep going this well I think we might put together a Facebook group just to share some videos you might have on your Herding Games Success. You can always contact us at [email protected] and send pics and videos you are willing to share. What a great way to work on foundation skills and take out the middle man (middle-sheep)hahaha - to get yourself clear on the goals.

Often we think we have to use a lot of pressure to force a close working breed out and away from the stock. If done incorrectly, it can cause sensitive, but talented dogs to quit, or even sometimes to bite. Our dogs response to pressure and subtle responses can be shaped very early on and managed through careful awareness of our own body language. Watch for the course on pressure and body language and the appropriate release of pressure as a reward... coming soon to The Talking Dog. https://thetalkingdog.ca/how-a-little-pressure-goes-a-lon/

Let The Games Begin! Dry Land Herding Games course is available at The Talking Dog Online Herding site. This course is excellent for managing impulse control and working on your skills as a better handler understanding the importance of clarity and body language in your herding work. Excellent for those without regular access to livestock. Impress your herding instructor by polishing your good herding behaviours :-) Check it out, Like and Share!

https://vimeo.com/399209740 Dry Land Herding Games course is now available at The Talking Dog Online Herding site. Check it out. Like and share. This course is great fo any dog but excellent skills training between regular herding sessions. Work on impulse control and better communication between you and your herding partner.

The Talking Dog Online Herding Website is live and we have started by releasing the Dry Land Herding Games first to help you develop a good solid foundation, relationship, and manage impulse control with your herding dog. We have some great articles and videos on the site we will keep adding to every week or two. Like our Facebook Page and visit www.thetalkingdog.ca to learn more. https://vimeo.com/399209740

We are officially live! There is so much content to come; from articles, to courses, to videos, to maybe even some blog posts! Stay tuned and check out whats up there!

The Talking Dog is Live!!! www.thetalkingdog.ca

In your first year; Foundations, Foundations, Foundations, Balance, Balance, Balance, Confidence, Confidence, Confidence, Teamwork, Natural, Joy, Joy, Joy.

Stockdog library: Do you want/need that much control? by Rusty Johnson... https://bit.ly/2xRuZJf

You can spend the first year with your stock dog building confidence and laying the solid building blocks that are his foundation. Or you can rush, skip foundations, and spend the next 5 years getting it right half of the time.

We are getting ready to launch!!! Finally something awesome for all breeds of herding dogs that makes sense of herding!