When to Start Sheepdog Training?
The Usual Age to Begin Sheepdog Training Is Between 6 and 12 Months. We Need the Puppy to Be Fast Enough to Head the Sheep, and to Be Mentally Mature Enough to...
The usual age to begin sheepdog training is between 6 and 12 months. We need the puppy to be fast enough to head the sheep, and to be mentally mature enough to cope with the stress of training and close proximity to livestock.
At what age should I start training my herding dog?
Begin training your dog only when it's mature enough to withstand the physical and cognitive rigors of training—usually 10 to 12 months old, though it depends on the individual dog. If you're having problems early on, don't get mad at the dog. You may need to wait a few weeks until it's more mature.
How do you start a sheepdog training?
- Train pups for 5-10 minutes each day.
- Start training on a small batch of quiet sheep.
- Use a long line so dogs can be stopped.
- Use a “clock face” to keep positions.
- Let young dogs build their confidence gradually.
- Avoid confrontational situations.
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