Come by is from 'by the clock' and 'away to me' is away from the clock... anti-clockwise. These are both only in reference to the sheep, not actually to the handler. .... They mean circle the stock clockwise (By), and circle the stock counterclockwise (Away). It is confusing if you are trying to rationalize with the handler as the reference point since left and right 'flip' sides when the dog is facing you vs. facing away with its back to you.. Hope that helps.
@nichins Sorry for not replying sooner- These commands have traditionally been used for such a long time, people have accepted them. However you can use any words you chose, if you find them easier to use. I have another set of verbal voice commands so that I can work 2 dogs independently in the brace /doubles class. They are left= "heere" and right= "get"
Come by is from 'by the clock' and 'away to me' is away from the clock... anti-clockwise. These are both only in reference to the sheep, not actually to the handler. .... They mean circle the stock clockwise (By), and circle the stock counterclockwise (Away). It is confusing if you are trying to rationalize with the handler as the reference point since left and right 'flip' sides when the dog is facing you vs. facing away with its back to you.. Hope that helps.
kathleencorum 1 week ago
Tenerife,
Spain.
In this clip it looks like he's mixing up left and right, does it not?
Solstisol 3 weeks ago
The border collie is the best breed alive so shut your mouth and walk away stupied. Btw a border would whip that dogs ass in a second.
agilitydogtrainer1 1 month ago
i hate border collie, i think "beauceron" (french breed) is the best
MAXSHEARING 3 months ago
What's the history of away to me /come by? Who came up with that? Why use that for left and right?
nichins 5 months ago
@nichins Sorry for not replying sooner- These commands have traditionally been used for such a long time, people have accepted them. However you can use any words you chose, if you find them easier to use. I have another set of verbal voice commands so that I can work 2 dogs independently in the brace /doubles class. They are left= "heere" and right= "get"
longtonsheepdogs 4 months ago
How to train a Border in Puberty, our Dog has got this "i listen when i want" Phase, hes 10 Months now and very hard to control sometimes D:
TheChefKev 5 months ago
Grand job
gaelgeseomra 1 year ago