Great article! I appreciate the emphasis on positive reinforcement and the step-by-step approach to training herding dogs. Teaching basic commands like “sit,” “lay down,” “stay,” and “come” is crucial before moving on to more advanced commands.

The resources mentioned, such as David Hancock’s book and the BWR Stockdog Training video, are excellent recommendations. Training a herding dog indeed requires patience and consistency, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Thanks for sharing these valuable tips!