I used to live not far from a fellow who had Border Collies for his sheep. Whenever I thought I had my Border Collie well-trained, I would go over and pay him a visit. Made my dog look lazy and stupid. He would open a gate, whistle once to the dogs. Once he made eye contact with them, he would move his hands left or right and then they were off. Ten minutes later, he would close the gate with the entire flock already through. Never even looked after the first signal.
I had a Bolder Collie/Kelpie female that was scary smart. She had some training but didn't need much because she was born with it. One time when we had gathered the herd my cousin and I were standing at the front gate of the corral discussing what the plan for the day was when around the corner comes Terry, pushing a half dozen head from behind the corral that we hadn't even seen! All we had to do was open the gate and in they went. This isn't the most amazing thing she ever did but it's the easiest to explain. She was a mind-boggling little dog.
A buddy had a bermese when we were youbger. Used to take it xamping with us. Once he had too many beers the dog would heardhim back too his tent if he started slurring his words. More than once it pushed him away from ths fire.
Incredible!
ReplyDeleteI want a drug check on that pup. LOL
ReplyDeleteTo quote Sports announcer Howard Cosell: "Look at that little monkey run"!
ReplyDeleteThat'll show them Border Collies who the Boss is!
ReplyDeleteI used to live not far from a fellow who had Border Collies for his sheep. Whenever I thought I had my Border Collie well-trained, I would go over and pay him a visit. Made my dog look lazy and stupid. He would open a gate, whistle once to the dogs. Once he made eye contact with them, he would move his hands left or right and then they were off. Ten minutes later, he would close the gate with the entire flock already through. Never even looked after the first signal.
DeleteI had a Bolder Collie/Kelpie female that was scary smart. She had some training but didn't need much because she was born with it. One time when we had gathered the herd my cousin and I were standing at the front gate of the corral discussing what the plan for the day was when around the corner comes Terry, pushing a half dozen head from behind the corral that we hadn't even seen! All we had to do was open the gate and in they went.
DeleteThis isn't the most amazing thing she ever did but it's the easiest to explain. She was a mind-boggling little dog.
A Papillon? Daughter has a mixed Papillon/chihuahua. Smart little dog and she outruns / outmaneuvers everything.
ReplyDeleteMine knows how to whine for walks and treats before trying to dig up the carpet every night, does that count for anything?
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If you love her that counts for everything!
DeleteWas that misogynistic of me to assume that your whining dog is a female?
A buddy had a bermese when we were youbger. Used to take it xamping with us. Once he had too many beers the dog would heardhim back too his tent if he started slurring his words. More than once it pushed him away from ths fire.
ReplyDeleteGood dog.
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