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Start Here: How We Train Stock Dogs
Our blog shares individual lessons, insights, and problem-solving topics. If you’re new to PSR Stockdogs or want to understand how we train stockdogs step by step, we recommend starting with How We Train Stock Dogs .
That page walks you through our training philosophy, structure, and progression so the articles below make more sense in context.
Celebrating our Senior Dogs
When trained in a fair and consistent manner, our senior dogs work with drive and enthusiasm well into double digit ages. One of the keys to achieving this is to carefully adjust the pressure of training as they learn the job and mature. Keeping things fresh and allowing them to develop their instincts, while shaping their work into what we need for each job, allows them to maintain their excitement for working for as long as they can physically do the job. Celebrate these 5 amazing herding dogs as they work at something they love.
Driving on a Line
This is an exercise we use when starting to teach our dogs to drive. It helps the dogs understand position and reduces frustration (for the handler and the dog!) because you can help your dog be in the correct position.
Starting Your Puppy
When we start our puppies, we like to use flow work to let them think and feel the stock. While sometimes we need to use some pressure we are careful to not use too much.
It's All About Relationship
How you build your relationship with your dog - maintaining trust and respect - is a critical piece in your work with your canine partner.
To learn more about the training approach that supports dogs throughout their working lives, visit:
How We Train Stock Dogs
Expanding Your Pole Work
This exercise builds on the beginning work from our Ground Work Level 1 class. With this exercise you can work on your directional commands, moving off of the pole and your stops.