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Along with everyone else - train it the word leave in every situation (food, toys, objects, dogs and people) - If you walk through sheep, dog on a slip lead, be strict, praise when dog doesn't look at sheep. It's not just about sheep training though it must come along with general respect and behaviour in all situations. Train it to the whistle, in my opinion a must and a 'must' that it 'must' obey. Willing to talk to owner via email or phone any time. It is not easy and whilst the dog might even have the slightest desire to run them DO NOT LET HIM OFF THE LEAD.
When the sheep are in lamb too dangerous - our farmers shoot to kill if they see their sheep being run around. Yes being in with a ram often does work but not always - known many cases when it made the dog more aggressive whereas at first it was a play and chase it then became I'll get you before you get me game. Citronella - Ruby says yes please !! Abbie & Lila hate it even though the collar was on Ruby. Hope this helps. Involved in training several young dogs down here on the moors at the moment and the whistle along with obedience can and does work. Good luck - because lady luck does play a tiny part too because every dog and every situation is different.
When the sheep are in lamb too dangerous - our farmers shoot to kill if they see their sheep being run around. Yes being in with a ram often does work but not always - known many cases when it made the dog more aggressive whereas at first it was a play and chase it then became I'll get you before you get me game. Citronella - Ruby says yes please !! Abbie & Lila hate it even though the collar was on Ruby. Hope this helps. Involved in training several young dogs down here on the moors at the moment and the whistle along with obedience can and does work. Good luck - because lady luck does play a tiny part too because every dog and every situation is different.
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