There are a few things to check first. What kind of shape is she in? What type of herding is available near you (some are more ddemanding than others - doubt she's much like a border collie? How assertive is she and also how biddable? Is she interested in sheeep and herding (there may be some instinct testing you could try first
In the beginning you want them to be interested in the sheep and not ignoring them. This can range from some chasing that the evaluators will control and stop when necessary
Several organizations (AKC, AHBA, the foreign kennel clubs etc( have a simple exposure to sheep once the dog is around a year old to see if the dog can sustain interest and be controllable with stock. It usually is conducted with a more experienced handler and judge/evalutor with some experience
i also have a briard! shes 10 and aging fast. i wonder if she would like herding...
saywhaat16 3 years ago
There are a few things to check first. What kind of shape is she in? What type of herding is available near you (some are more ddemanding than others - doubt she's much like a border collie? How assertive is she and also how biddable? Is she interested in sheeep and herding (there may be some instinct testing you could try first
BriardsTexas 3 years ago
How do you tell if they have the instinct? Shaggy
gcording 5 years ago
In the beginning you want them to be interested in the sheep and not ignoring them. This can range from some chasing that the evaluators will control and stop when necessary
BriardsTexas 5 years ago
Jez Ki would have killed them all within 10 mins.. love to get him that well trained... Shaggy
gcording 5 years ago
If they have the instinct it's time patience and training - if not maybe another activity
BriardsTexas 5 years ago
Several organizations (AKC, AHBA, the foreign kennel clubs etc( have a simple exposure to sheep once the dog is around a year old to see if the dog can sustain interest and be controllable with stock. It usually is conducted with a more experienced handler and judge/evalutor with some experience
BriardsTexas 5 years ago