Sheepdog Book & DVD's
“Working Sheep Dogs –
A practical guide to breeding, training and handling”
By Tully Williams
280 pages. 248 x 170 mm.
Publisher: Landlinks press (CSIRO Publishing) ISBN 978064309430
“…a truly exceptional book on breeding…a joy to read.”
“…one of the best training books I have.”
“”Working Sheep Dogs” is a seminal book on the subject.”
“one of the best, most insightful books on working stock dogs”
“an outstanding piece of work…. destined to become a classic in its field.”
“…the finest book written on the selection, breeding, training and handling of working dogs… a must read for every working dog breeder, trainer and farmer.”
It is an undeniable fact that most modern working dogs are inferior to their illustrious ancestors. However, this unique handbook seems certain to help remedy this state of affairs. Written from the perspective of the professional Australian stockman, it examines and illuminates every aspect of the high-quality working dog.
Working Sheep Dogs provides the most detailed and unique discussion of the principles behind the training of working dogs ever published. It reveals little known methods and secrets for training and handling dogs in the most effortless manner.
Also, and perhaps most importantly, the author undertakes the ambitious task of providing the first and only comprehensive breakdown and analysis of the instincts of the working dog, and goes on to discuss various principles and methods of their breeding.
Also included are chapters on sheep dog trials and their judging methods and shortcomings, and why and how these need to be modified in order to encourage the breeding of better dogs.
In short, no working dog owner, breeder, or trainer can afford to be without it.
Features
- A unique detailed breakdown and analysis of the instincts and traits of the working dog, border collie or kelpie
- The most in depth discussion of the theory and practice of breeding working dogs yet published
- A comprehensive analysis of the principles behind training dogs and handling stock
- Many new or little-known training tips that allow dogs to be trained in a much shorter time and more effectively
- The only current and detailed analysis of sheep dog trials and their judging methods, and how the trials’ shortcomings can be improved in order to assist in breeding better practical working dogs
“Working Sheep Dogs” – Reviews
To purchase, click here to visit our online store.
DVD – “Natural Ability – The instincts of the high-calibre working dog”
This long-awaited, unique, 4 1/2 hour DVD for the serious breeder is finally here!
For less than the price of 2 bags of dog food, this could well be the best investment the serious breeder of working border collies or kelpies could make.
There are two secrets to breeding top dogs.
The first, and most important, is understanding what makes the top dog, and what is possible.
This DVD demonstrates exactly what makes the top dog, the natural instincts required, and shows the abilities that are possible. It is also explains the faults to avoid.
It is the first, and only, DVD of its type in the world. No breeder of working dogs can afford to be without it.
“Natural Ability” utilises film clips of various dogs collected over the years, both border collie and kelpie, and comprehensive voice narration and discussion, to show in graphic form each of the instincts spoken of in the book. It is one thing to read about the instincts, such as ‘short cover’, ‘breakaway break’, ‘width’, ‘casting ability’, ‘drive’, and so on, but another thing to actually see them demonstrated with footage of dogs at work. While the book goes into much more depth of discussion of the instincts, the DVD allows them to be seen. The two complement one another.
Well-organised similar to the chapter and subheadings in the book, and with a comprehensive menu system for ease of navigation to each instinct.
Running time approximately 4 1/2 hours.
This DVD correlates with “Part I – Natural Ability and Selection” of the above book “Working Sheep Dogs”.
“Natural Ability” – Reviews
To purchase, click here to visit our online store.
DVD – “A few good dogs –Australian Sheep Dogs in Action”
Have you read the book?
Have you read about the amazing abilities of such dogs as Moorlands Georgie, Moorlands Tomie or Cummins Creek Chocker?
Now with this DVD, you can see them in real life action! Watch Georgie cast out in hilly country, or show her amazing cover and block and hold while working one sheep.
Or see Tomies’ amazing short cover and block and hold working three merinos, or casting out and bringing a mob in.
Or Campaspe Bounce casting when only 10 months old. And much more.
This DVD features over 2 ½ hours of footage of some of the best allround/casting/mustering dogs in action. It shows them casting out in the hills, casting at young ages, driving sheep away, working mobs, working cattle, and working small numbers. It highlights the extraordinary instincts and intelligence of the well-bred working dog.
Most people have never witnessed the extraordinary canine abilities displayed in this DVD – it will open the viewers eyes to things they never thought possible. Yet even this DVD doesn’t show the limits of the capabilities of the best dogs, as you rarely have a video camera with you when you need it.
It features high-quality dogs such as Moorlands Georgie, Moorlands Tomie, Cummins Creek Chocker, Campaspe Bounce, Cullens Kiara, Cullens Kirribilli and Campaspe Sue. It is a great companion to the above book.
To purchase, click here to visit our online store.
“Working Sheep Dogs –
A practical guide to breeding, training and handling”
By Tully Williams
280 pages. 248 x 170 mm.
Publisher: Landlinks press (CSIRO Publishing) ISBN 978064309430
“…a truly exceptional book on breeding…a joy to read.”
“…one of the best training books I have.”
“”Working Sheep Dogs” is a seminal book on the subject.”
“one of the best, most insightful books on working stock dogs”
“an outstanding piece of work…. destined to become a classic in its field.”
“…the finest book written on the selection, breeding, training and handling of working dogs… a must read for every working dog breeder, trainer and farmer.”
It is an undeniable fact that most modern working dogs are inferior to their illustrious ancestors. However, this unique handbook seems certain to help remedy this state of affairs. Written from the perspective of the professional Australian stockman, it examines and illuminates every aspect of the high-quality working dog.
Working Sheep Dogs provides the most detailed and unique discussion of the principles behind the training of working dogs ever published. It reveals little known methods and secrets for training and handling dogs in the most effortless manner.
Also, and perhaps most importantly, the author undertakes the ambitious task of providing the first and only comprehensive breakdown and analysis of the instincts of the working dog, and goes on to discuss various principles and methods of their breeding.
Also included are chapters on sheep dog trials and their judging methods and shortcomings, and why and how these need to be modified in order to encourage the breeding of better dogs.
In short, no working dog owner, breeder, or trainer can afford to be without it.
Features
- A unique detailed breakdown and analysis of the instincts and traits of the working dog, border collie or kelpie
- The most in depth discussion of the theory and practice of breeding working dogs yet published
- A comprehensive analysis of the principles behind training dogs and handling stock
- Many new or little-known training tips that allow dogs to be trained in a much shorter time and more effectively
- The only current and detailed analysis of sheep dog trials and their judging methods, and how the trials’ shortcomings can be improved in order to assist in breeding better practical working dogs
“Working Sheep Dogs” – Reviews
To purchase, click here to visit our online store.
DVD – “Natural Ability – The instincts of the high-calibre working dog”
This long-awaited, unique, 4 1/2 hour DVD for the serious breeder is finally here!
For less than the price of 2 bags of dog food, this could well be the best investment the serious breeder of working border collies or kelpies could make.
There are two secrets to breeding top dogs.
The first, and most important, is understanding what makes the top dog, and what is possible.
This DVD demonstrates exactly what makes the top dog, the natural instincts required, and shows the abilities that are possible. It is also explains the faults to avoid.
It is the first, and only, DVD of its type in the world. No breeder of working dogs can afford to be without it.
“Natural Ability” utilises film clips of various dogs collected over the years, both border collie and kelpie, and comprehensive voice narration and discussion, to show in graphic form each of the instincts spoken of in the book. It is one thing to read about the instincts, such as ‘short cover’, ‘breakaway break’, ‘width’, ‘casting ability’, ‘drive’, and so on, but another thing to actually see them demonstrated with footage of dogs at work. While the book goes into much more depth of discussion of the instincts, the DVD allows them to be seen. The two complement one another.
Well-organised similar to the chapter and subheadings in the book, and with a comprehensive menu system for ease of navigation to each instinct.
Running time approximately 4 1/2 hours.
This DVD correlates with “Part I – Natural Ability and Selection” of the above book “Working Sheep Dogs”.
“Natural Ability” – Reviews
To purchase, click here to visit our online store.
DVD – “A few good dogs –Australian Sheep Dogs in Action”
Have you read the book?
Have you read about the amazing abilities of such dogs as Moorlands Georgie, Moorlands Tomie or Cummins Creek Chocker?
Now with this DVD, you can see them in real life action! Watch Georgie cast out in hilly country, or show her amazing cover and block and hold while working one sheep.
Or see Tomies’ amazing short cover and block and hold working three merinos, or casting out and bringing a mob in.
Or Campaspe Bounce casting when only 10 months old. And much more.
This DVD features over 2 ½ hours of footage of some of the best allround/ casting/ mustering dogs in action. It shows them casting out in the hills, casting at young ages, driving sheep away, working mobs, working cattle, and working small numbers. It highlights the extraordinary instincts and intelligence of the well-bred working dog.
Most people have never witnessed the extraordinary canine abilities displayed in this DVD – it will open the viewers eyes to things they never thought possible. Yet even this DVD doesn’t show the limits of the capabilities of the best dogs, as you rarely have a video camera with you when you need it.
It features high-quality dogs such as Moorlands Georgie, Moorlands Tomie, Cummins Creek Chocker, Campaspe Bounce, Cullens Kiara, Cullens Kirribilli and Campaspe Sue. It is a great companion to the above book.
To purchase, click here to visit our online store.
