I didn't realize how amazing border collies are until I inherited one from a friend. He was going crazy as a house dog, and taking everyone with him. It took him two weeks to sort out which side of the fence the animals are supposed to be on, how to keep them out of the garden if they escape, and to snitch on them so i'll come put them back. I didn't teach him any of it, he just watched how everything works and plugged himself in. It's mind blowing to see what he could be like if I knew how to train him like this guy.

@sapper82

Жыл бұрын

Many border collies are more intelligent than their owners!

@highfive9835

Жыл бұрын

@@sapper82 He's definitely smarter than me. If I took him anywhere, he'd learn to drive.

@andratoilee

Жыл бұрын

@@highfive9835 your doggo sounds amazing! ❤

@diana_diodorova

10 ай бұрын

​@@highfive9835😂😂😂

@Wolfspaule

8 ай бұрын

Best thing man made!

Dang not only smart dog, that’s some good training. Great job

@virginiaconnor8350

Жыл бұрын

True. Tricks are one thing. Herding is a vocation for these dogs. They live for it! My Tess's grandson-and some others-became service dogs for some of their owners. Maxwell Smart-Max-became an agility assistance dog for a young girl with CP. He also predicted her seizures like Tess predicted my glucose highs and lows.

@tamaramorton8812

Жыл бұрын

@@virginiaconnor8350 Wow, that’s pretty amazing.

@Aria432

Жыл бұрын

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@robertfager7028

Жыл бұрын

The border collie is rated as one of the smartest of breeds.

Border collies are amazing! I was checking this one guy's tractor, and he had a young border collie who was running all over the place, full speed, chasing his own shadow. The moment his owner called his name, the dog zoomed over and dropped at his feet. It was incredibly impressive.

@jacobbaumgardner3406

Жыл бұрын

They’re intelligent dogs but also people pleasers. I taught mine to shake when he was young but now it’s a comfort for him. When he wants love he puts his paw forward for me to hold and rub it. He’s a sweetie, unlike his younger brother, who’s a maniac.

@muzalan7601

Жыл бұрын

My mates Border Collie Rosie would do the same thing! She is such a beautiful soul. When she was younger, she'd chase kangaroos and once the doe she was on ejected the joey from her pouch. Rosie picked it up and took it inside to lay it as gentle as she could in front of him. Unfortunately, the joey was really young and expired, but Rosie being the sweet girl she is tried her very best. She's much more a sleep dog than a sheep dog these days, the fat ol' darlin'!

@conatus1306

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobbaumgardner3406 lmfao my dog does this too. He was taught the same with 'shake' or 'paw' and now does it for the exact same reason haha.

Just listen to this when you're going to sleep. It's like a self-affirmation and sleep aid in one. "Good boy, lay down, good boy lay down". I woke up feeling great.

@rocknrollstockdogs

Жыл бұрын

That made me smile thanks for that haha

@user-ch7mn1kj4b

Жыл бұрын

😂

@Onafeeltrip

Жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@thechariotcard

Жыл бұрын

The dog is smarter than the master at h erring. If you allow the cattle to stop, they will turn and Investigate the limits of the dog every time. Cattle are curious, and the dog is a predator. You are putting the dog in danger by not allowing him to keep the cattle moving. The cattle aren’t stubborn they’re just being mishandled.

@cheapyweepy5651

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

I love how when you first say "That'll do," he looks back at you like, "Are you sure? I wanna keep going." So cute. Well done training him.

Thanks for all the kind words and comments everyone -- really appreciate it. Have only had to remove one comment from some guy who didn't understand that australian shepherds and border collies have completely different working styles (he had no idea what he was talking about and kept trying to argue? lol). Anyways, here's a quick update: Hendrix is now 5 years old and has a lot more miles and training on him than he did when this video was shot. He's since gone on to compete at the biggest cattle and sheep dog trials in the US and Canada. Will continue to post vids of his progress (and my new pup Lennon's) as time goes on!

@wahttehfuk

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful dog and training, really is a joy to see. Thank you for uploading!

@howardjones2021

Жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@RiversideM

Жыл бұрын

So what is the difference in working styles between aussies and bc's? Genuinely curious, no idea about this

@TheWeirdo1337

Жыл бұрын

What a good boy.

@helgabluestone2407

Жыл бұрын

Fabulous dog and owner

That dog is having the time of his life! They live for this stuff.

@rocknrollstockdogs

Жыл бұрын

1000%

@burnhard.

Жыл бұрын

Come to think about it: What "stuff" do I/we live for? It's time to reconnect with reality and the outdoors.

@fgs7381

Жыл бұрын

@@burnhard. step one: nudism

@burnhard.

Жыл бұрын

@@fgs7381 I'll keep you posted;)

hopefully doggie gets a nice warm bath, a snack, and a fireside to curl up by.

@mllee2008

Жыл бұрын

Of course the dog deserves to be well taken care of, but there's a huge difference between a pet and a working dog.

@White_Wrath

Жыл бұрын

No it has to stay outside and guard the animals.

@biknjak

Жыл бұрын

@@White_Wrath That's a different breed of dogs' job. Great Pyrenees, for example are "guard dogs" that protect the livestock from predators. Border Collies and other herding breeds' job is moving the flock/herd.

@angelareimann6433

Жыл бұрын

A brisk towel rubdown and a warm place to chill out.

@donttreadonme5003

Жыл бұрын

And a name😂

This is a great video! Border Collies are highly intelligent, working dogs. If they are just a pet, they must be challenged mentally and need a lot of exercise. A close friend had one as a pet and lived in an apartment. They had like 50 toys for their dog and a unique name for each. The Border Collie knew the names of the 50 odd toys and could find the exact one on command. The dog got long walks and lots of time to run every day. It had a long happy life despite living in an apartment. ❤️Border Collies!

@gastonbell108

Жыл бұрын

That's about what it would take. Border collies are so smart and high-energy they'd make themselves insane without an intense job to do.

@racebiketuner

Жыл бұрын

You can build a pretty good agility course in a small space. I made one for an elderly couple who didn't understand their dog's need for this type of stimulation. It only took Joey three laps to nail the course. Then he went wide-open-throttle for 45 minutes! Can't be sure what he was thinking, but it seemed like "Happy happy! Joy joy!"

@bradleyboyer9979

Жыл бұрын

There's a guy who has over 1,000 toys for his collie, and not only does the dog know the names of all of them - he can do specific actions to each one based on the verb the owner uses.

@knockeledup

Жыл бұрын

@@bradleyboyer9979 That’s Chaser! Both him and his owner have passed away but they were quite the pair.

That's a brave dog! Not backing down against several thousand lbs of muscle outmatched. Not a signle flinch.

@methos-ey9nf

Жыл бұрын

I know right? People talk about how smart they are, which is true, but when you consider they aren't large dogs it's very ballsy to try and intimidate cows.

Nothing better than watching a dog do what he loves. Got to see it live in Scotland. They are SOOOO happy when they get the job done

@racebiketuner

Жыл бұрын

Yup. It's what they live for!

Border Collies are the best. My girl, Murphy, was so smart, gentle, always wanting to please. She was definitely my canine soulmate. Forever in my heart.

@randybugger3006

Жыл бұрын

My Riley was the best friend I've ever had. I love(d) him more than anyone else in my life.

@prarieborn6458

Жыл бұрын

Infinite love, absolute devotion…soulmate my Woofie,,

What an amazing teamwork! I am so impressed with the grit and heart of this dog. Just wow

@davidfuller764

Жыл бұрын

I approve this message😊

@larrydotson2625

Жыл бұрын

Teamwork? The dog did all the work

@user-ko6jo1ge7o

Жыл бұрын

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@ryman1933

Жыл бұрын

@@larrydotson2625 Yeah, thats his job, the human taught him how and now he does it.

What incredible training! Respect. And here I was proud of myself for teaching my dog to sit and to give a high 5.

@WMeier-kd8hz

Жыл бұрын

Same. Made me laugh !

@pineapplepenumbra

Жыл бұрын

Ah, but the _really_ clever dog is the one that trains you, without you noticing (to start with).

I love that at the end when you say he is done, he looks back like "Are you sure you don't want me to herd them a little more?" He loves his job.

Amazing dog no doubt, but the master giving the orders is the give and take going on too. Wow, that dog responds very quickly to his master's commands. Great team!

@WMeier-kd8hz

Жыл бұрын

And never misses to praise doggy for the good work

I admire the dog's control. He knows how to be aggressive, but maintain his distance so as not to get hurt.

@rocknrollstockdogs

Жыл бұрын

Both are definitely key! Heart and brains. Dogs without both don’t often go the distance

@brettharter143

Жыл бұрын

Border collies have very good depth perception its often hard to get a miss behaving one back on a leash cause they understand distance so well

@mH8675309

Жыл бұрын

We had a feisty angus cow that would turn and challenge our border collie. She had one calf and took a trip to the stockyards

Love the final command "That'll do" !

That's amazing how courageous are these dogs as well. Thanks for sharing.

One of the smartest breeds in existence today. Loved watching this working dog do his stuff.

@randybugger3006

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it's been confirmed multiple times that border collies are **the** smartest breed. Just amazing dogs!

@timeno1763

Жыл бұрын

@@randybugger3006 I think you'll find a lot of agreement there.

I love how even after he clocks out he keeps his eye on them lol

Wonderful calm and supportive communication.

I know nothing of working dogs as in cattle work. I raised, trained and hunted over my National rated Golden Retriever his name was 18 Carat Yellow Gold, son of XX Top Brass Cotton. I put huge time, energy and cash into that dog and was rewarded many times over by an outstanding hunter, pet and companion for myself and family. He would take hand, whistle and verbal commands. Dam especially fine dog. Your dog seems very much like he was, he appears to enjoy his work as mine did. Thank you for sharing! Memories from many years ago flooded back to me, your was an excellent video to watch!!!

Cattle are much harder for a dog to herd than sheep. Cattle’s nature is to challenge the predator. Dog and handler did extremely well.

That "Doggy" has nearvs of Steel & is Super Brave. His reverence to commands is Super-Natural.

Such a well trained doggo. You only had to practically whisper the commands and he obeyed without the slightest hesitation.

What a disciplined young man this dog is.

Good job, Hendrix!

@rocknrollstockdogs

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

It amazes how a medium-sized dog can boss around a bunch of way larger animals! Like, how? Loved the video! 💕

@Thatguy-fg4fp

Жыл бұрын

Instincts. For thousands and thousands of years, when cattle or other animals came upon these dog like creatures called wolves, they were killed. Survival instincts are so strong they are imprinted in our dna. That’s why we have a natural fear of large drop offs etc. it’s the because of the same reason that most cattle fear dogs or really most any other animals.

@countreekidd

Жыл бұрын

Depends--out here, that one dog would have been chased away, especially if the herd had calves--but when there's more than one dog, and they're hunting, they work to separate an animal from the herd. I think a herd has to have experience with a herding dog in order to remain that calm. My grandpa's herd usually moved in 2 different groups. When we were young boys (brother and cousins) we called the pasture cows the "wild group", because they would even come after us...one was so bad, when she did come close to the house once, I remember her trying to fight through the chainlink fence to get at us. Grandpa never took his dogs around those cows even though his dogs wouldn't harm them. One of his dogs got loose once and tried to follow Grandpa's truck to the pasture--I thought they were going to kill him--they chased him until he gave up following the truck and ran back to the house. That being said, one rainy night I heard a cow yelling in the front pasture for a good while. So I grabbed a flashlight and a rifle and headed out into the cold wet dark to find her--luckily she wasn't far. I found her fending off two wild dogs trying to get her very young calf, all by herself--at that time there weren't many cattle on the property. The dogs ran once I got involved and the cow followed me back up to the house--making sure her calf was between me and her. My grandmother had a habit of feeding stray dogs that people abandoned out here, so those two dogs we knew. It was a mama dog and her mostly grown pup. Because my grandmother would throw them scraps, they would come and hang around fairly close to the house. I saw that pup hanging out in a field that next morning and ended him...we hadn't had any trouble out of mama until he came along--so problem solved. So yes, cows know dogs are a serious threat--but out here, they fight the threat...especially when they have calves.

@shelbyseelbach9568

Жыл бұрын

If it looks like a wolf, it must be a wolf.

@shelbyseelbach9568

Жыл бұрын

​@@provisionalhypothesisYa, because there's no one alive today who isn't scared to death of heights. LMFAO.

@ibnyahud

Жыл бұрын

@@provisionalhypothesis disagree with your last points...I doubt humans are even 500 years away from "decoding DNA"...just about 15 years ago they were telling everyone most codons are "junk DNA" and there was little to no concept of "epigenetics" ...in biology we are basically dealing with molecules acting as an interconnected system of logic gates...AND the system is open...the sheer immensity of the computations are far beyond our current abilities.

This breed lives for this job. Great to see pup pup living his best life!

@randybugger3006

Жыл бұрын

My Riley used to try and herd me when I took him with me on bike rides. He'd sprint out ahead and cut in front of me, making me swerve or hit the brakes. My girlfriend thought he was a bully but I knew that she was just jealous that Riley could make me move but she couldn't!

His love for you AND his job keeps him under perfect control !! Well done to the both of you, and ur PRAISE keeps him loving you, which gives you complete control-a winning team here !!

@rocknrollstockdogs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s very kind

Amazing interaction...and great confidence and courage.

5 minutes of watching a good boy! Time well spent.

Heck, I am a city dweller ... I just learned that some of the farmer’s dialogue in the Babe movie ( piglet becoming “ sheep-pig”) is standard commands for border collies. “ That’ ll do.” I am enlightened. Jan 2022.

@virginiaconnor8350

Жыл бұрын

Ever seen "Babe" and "Awd Bob"? Same actor. He's the actor who played Zephram Cochran in "ST:8".

What fine job you and your pup done! So special to watch from my easy chair. Thank you for sharing!

that dog has bravery running through its veins

@biknjak

Жыл бұрын

Border Collies (most, but not all), are born with that. They call it having "The Eye". It's the dog's natural ability to "stare down" and hold the fear/respect of the livestock without flinching and without harming them, and imposing their handler's will for them to move in a certain direction.

Those are some rank wild ass bovines… the laddie has the heart of a 🦁LION 🦁 Great Boarder Collie & good work & this tiny but fierce guy broke their stand-off😜👍🏼

Дааа дрессура шикарная👍такие собаки на вес золота🌟🥇🏆🐕🌟

Craaaazy how well trained and behaved this dog is. If only people found jobs they love as much as this dog loves his'. Amazing!

😮 I’m very impressed with you and Hendrix. I have a tough time getting mine to obey when I say ‘on the floor.’ Great job, sir!

Nothing Iove more than watching trained working/hunting dogs at work. In the last few years I changed all field/training commands to one word. JMO and what works for me. Excellent dog you have there

So much patience with the owner and dog. Not one bark from the dog.

@virginiaconnor8350

Жыл бұрын

Eye control, not barks. Ever been stared at-while you've been eating-by a BC? Don't be conned into giving up your breakfast!

Lol the cows clearly want to go the other direction. Dogo worked in the freezing cold and wet. Awwww

Blimey, those cattle are stubborn! Great work by the dog, lovely video. Thankyou for sharing! Love from Australia 🤗🤗🤗🐕🐕🐕

Watching the human and the dog work as a team is pretty cool. The human does a great job of directing and the dog does a great job of following directions and instinctively herding. Masterful.

Superb partnership/relationship between Human and Dog, and between Cattle and Dog!

Courage, intelligence, and obedience, what a splendid worker this border collie is, a truly great breed of dog.

Clever shepherd and dog. I like that you say the right word ‘lie down’ instead of ‘lay down’ like many Americans, you’re one of the few, I think.

Dang... how is that dog able to walk around and lie down with a set of balls the size of which would put an elephant to shame? A good boy, indeed! :)

Love to watch cattle dogs work. Very good! ❤️

Brave smart and loyal sheepdog.

@ChrisG1392

Жыл бұрын

Steer dog in this case

@donziperk

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisG1392 lol😂

The cattle were like oh no there’s that bossy creature again, he’s got SO many issues”! 😂.

This dog is smart and well trained. It was joy to watch this video.

Dog puts his life on the line for his master.... Dogs are amazing!!!!

After watching this my dogg is the second best dogg in the whole wide world.

I had to keep reminding my Border Collie that the main reason she couldn't drive my car (or rule the world) was because she didn't have opposing thumbs. That logic either worked or else she was just very compassionate with me....

I wish I loved my job as much as this dog loves his!

The smartest of dogs! And the bravest! Well done, that lad! Good dog!

¡Qué gran perro! Entiende y sigue perfectamente las órdenes de su humano.

Now I know why my border collie Aussie shepherd does the things he does.Great video,thanks much

@nicolefiocco4516

Жыл бұрын

I have a Border Collie/Aussie, too, and she comes to find me wherever I am in the house and herd me over to the couch to cuddle with her😊 They are the absolute best❤️

Thanks for this. So much skill and training here. And, it was a great diversion from today's chores

I've had Border Collies and they have the most intense stare. Kind of scary looking sometimes.

Thank you for sharing this👍 It realy help's me with my Collie and his training on my little Catle Farm in Austria😁

@rocknrollstockdogs

Жыл бұрын

That’s very cool! Good luck!

This dog has a better work ethic than a lot of human beings. This dog looks like he LOVES to work.

Impressive dance between man, dog and cattle. Thanks for posting.

Border Collies are the best. Another great British gift to the world!

What a well trained dog. Ive never seen one resist soo much steak and prime rib

I've been on cattle drives with these dogs. Mind boggling what they do.

That’s a good doggo! A partnership that has existed since cavemen used wolves for hunting. Good people and good dogs go together like peanut butter and Jelly.

The posture is kind that of a hunting cat. Careful, determined, dangerous, graceful. But obedient to the callers command.

He enjoyed that! You've three broad types of working collie. Keen:- Not only does the job, but even off the job is VERY alert and observing all the time. Glaiked:- Does the job he needs to do, but is absolutely daft as a brush when not working. Wick:- Also does the job he needs to do and can be fairly keen, but when strangers come into range will have the arse out of your trousers before you realise he is there!

AWSOME! WELL TRAINED! GOOD HANDLER! I USED TO RAISE AND TRAIN WORKERS B4 ACCEPTED BY AKC.

11/10 very good boy. I love our two border collies and seeing BCs work. Such a beautiful thing ❤

Nothing makes a Border Collie happier than a job well done. I had two myself. Fantastic dogs!

The dog did exactly as he was told, except the one time when it didn't make any sense. A "walk on" when the cattle were close to counter-attacking. Instead the dog went back and got himself some space for a new intimidation attempt. Good dog.

@rocknrollstockdogs

Жыл бұрын

Yep a great working border collie will know when to disobey absolutely

Good boy, love this breed.

Wonderful teamwork getting those cows moved. The dog is well trained and seems to enjoy what he does. Thank you for sharing this video!

Just wanted to say that your training is top notch. Hendrix is an exemplary example of his breed, but it takes two in sync to do this job. My respect and gratitude for your tremendous connection.

@rocknrollstockdogs

Жыл бұрын

That is very kind of you. I'm also happy to say we have both improved a lot since this video was taken. Thank you for watching and for your kind words.

OMG!!! Beautiful & smart Boy. I hope he gets pampered lots. God.bless.

Love me a border collie, so very smart !

That dog really knows how cattle think

GREAT video...I've had several Border"line"Collies ( rescued from pounds) that were smart, fun, & full of piss & vinegar ....good buddies!

Looks like the new Tough Mudder champ! Great pooch!

This dog is very intuitive. Nice!

Dang, they really didn't want to go. The dog sure had the idea! Nice work, you all.

Love them collies, watch them all.

This dog is an awesome warrior.

I can't imagine a world without dogs.

So enjoyable to watch a smart dog work !

It's interesting watching how different herding breeds operate. Border Collies move livestock with their presence, "the eye" (stare), and I swear their telepathic "will". Not as much physical pressure or aggression as Australian Cattle Dogs (Red/Blue Heelers) for example, who push and nip a lot. I suppose it's the difference between moving sheep and cattle.

@virginiaconnor8350

Жыл бұрын

My niece has a Blue Heeler girl named Lily. I hope she doesn't try to herd Bailey, Patti's daughter, that way!

@biknjak

Жыл бұрын

@@virginiaconnor8350 haha! Hope not, although Border Collies are famous for herding little kids (and ducks, chickens, cats, etc.). Not sure if Heelers do. I know they sure nip a lot!

In 1948 we lived on a 15 acre farm with 2 border collies litter mates.. Dad raised and sold feeder pigs. We had 6-8 300 pound sows. One day, the big gate was left open and 2 of those sows, at the same time raced out of the barnyard through that open gate. The sows were about 20 inches high, and the 2 dogs were about 14 inches high. Immediately the dogs ran after the 2 sows. One dog on the left side of the driveway, with a sow, and the other dog on the right side of the other sow. Both dogs were on the outside of the pigs to turn them toward the middle of the driveway. Each dog nipped their pig behind their ear and turned them toward the middle of the drive. Neither dog could see what the other dog was doing, they were too short to see what the other was doing. When the dogs had the sows pointed back toward the barnyard, they left the side of their sow and positioned themselves behind the pigs and drove them back into the barnyard. As soon as the 4 of them were in the barnyard the dogs stopped chasing the sows. I saw that both dogs were doing the identical thing to their pig, knowing that they had zero training and that their reaction was totally natural.

Adorable. Impressive, inspirational and funnier than heck. Loved it ! Thank you for sharing.

That little dude has got some guts taking on the ornery bunch They just didn't want to fall into line.

That’s amazing! Best dog herding video I’ve seen so far! Thanks!!

@rocknrollstockdogs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Amazing Border Collies are born to this job! Excellent dog good handler/Owner.

Bull #1: "We outweigh the dog by like a billion pounds each and we have horns." Bull #2: "Yeah, but the dog barked!" Bull #1: "Oh shit, he barked!? RUN!!!!"

Que HEMOSURA de ganadería y paisajes

"You need to go that way." "Says who?" "Says me." "You're not very big, maybe I just stomp you?" "Just try me, strip steak." "Maybe I'll just go around you?" "No you won't. You'll go that way, like I said." "....." "....." "I'm going that way, but not because you threatened me." "No, of course not. Have a nice day."

Border collies are born and bred shepherding dogs. The best breed ever, and with a good master and training, they can do wonders. And they love their work! Have you ever seen them wit sheep? Less impressive animals, but they run all over the place.

What a great partnership! 👍💜🇺🇸