Raised For Rewards - A Sheepdog's Life | New Zealand | Sheepdog Trial | Working Dog | Dog Training

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This film is narrated from the dog's point of view. A film made completely in New Zealand that captures the essence of the Kiwi culture through the dog trials and how the working dogs are trained through operant conditioning. Science infused though layman's terms and added with a touch of entertaining comments. Produced by Varun Alagar as a student from the Centre for Science Communication, University of Otago, New Zealand in 2016. The film is narrated by Peter Hayden and scored by Jedidiah Bensemann. A big thanks to Lloyd and Linda Smith from Palmerston for helping this project take shape and allowing me to be a part of their lives for almost a year. Thanks to all the staff and my batch mates from SciComm 2015 & 2016 for supporting me through the project and Kyle Murdoch from NHNZ for mentoring me do this film. All credits to the amazing people involved are in the end card of the film.
This film is from a cinematographer's view thought out like a sheepdog.
Huntaway | dog | puppy | training | dog training | working dog | border collie | United Kingdom | omarama | dog trials | herding dog | guard dog | operant conditioning | Panasonic camcorder | manfrotto tripod | Dunedin | dog love | cute puppy | sheep | lamb | grass | nhnz | varun alagar surendran | Lloyd smith | Peter Hayden | dog life | babe | eye dog | eyeing dog | trained dogs | well behaved dogs | dog commands | dog whistles | dogs at work | running dog | simba | Akira | marino sheep | pedigree | pets for life | pet love | kennel club | dog show | Westminster | agility | competition | race | zig zag | canine | canine feeds | specialist dogs

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  • @chizhang6569
    @chizhang65692 жыл бұрын

    After 12 years together my beloved huntaway dog George past away last year. He is farm dog but I live in the city,so we run 7 km everyday, eventually I complete marathon. We missed him everyday. I don’t know how long will take but if I have new dog it will be huntaway.. thanks for the great film!

  • @cherylcampbell7495
    @cherylcampbell74952 жыл бұрын

    I grew up with a male dog with the same markings. His name was Tuffy. He was so smart. I miss him so much. He lived to be 18. Didn’t know he was a sheep dog.

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing about Tuffy. I'm sorry to hear about him. I can understand how much he was to you! ❤️

  • @TedH71

    @TedH71

    Жыл бұрын

    They're rather rare outside of New Zealand. Do you live in NZ?

  • @kevinforsyth3681
    @kevinforsyth36812 жыл бұрын

    Loved it and am sure I will watch it again with my little girl Ellie the border collie. It’s great to see it from the side of the dog Thanks heaps

  • @Ariesmatic
    @Ariesmatic3 жыл бұрын

    Reminded me of a favorite film growing up as a kid. Mist: the tale of a sheepdog puppy. Such amazing commentary,thank you

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I'm glad you like it.

  • @donky6ng
    @donky6ng2 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled across this after searching for huntaway videos (i have a 1 year old huntaway x border collie called waffles who i just adore). Wasn't expecting to stick through the whole 25 minutes, but absolutely loved it!

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you liked it. I hope you and waffles have a lovely time :) cheers.

  • @Julie0liver
    @Julie0liver2 жыл бұрын

    This was just beautifully done!! I hope Sam and Top Dog have a long, happy life together. My Huntaway Tess was a pound rescue. She thinks you're a very handsome lad.

  • @michaelfleming9757
    @michaelfleming97576 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching it, maybe they make one about australian cattle dog or kelpies, or a sequel. ❤

  • @philliptomlinson5787
    @philliptomlinson57873 жыл бұрын

    Great job love the Huntaway

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @esrahansenoutdoorsandselfr563
    @esrahansenoutdoorsandselfr5632 жыл бұрын

    what an amazing film! thanks so much for the hard work that went into it!

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for you kind words!

  • @LauraHinnekensSheShepherds
    @LauraHinnekensSheShepherds3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant film! I want a huntaway now!

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Oh they're amazing aren't they!

  • @loisblais3431
    @loisblais34313 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this amazing look at sheep dogs and their training. Great story telling I enjoyed the narrative a lot. There is a lot of work, perseverance and patience in training dogs to herd sheep. I love to watch dogs move great herds of sheep, it’s like a dance. Thanks for sharing your training style, and the partnership you have with your dogs. Cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the film and the dogs. Cheers!

  • @TheOneAndOnlyUnity
    @TheOneAndOnlyUnity6 ай бұрын

    Awesome 🙌

  • @judywilson9369
    @judywilson93692 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story. I hope you make a sequal

  • @sassduffin4274
    @sassduffin42742 жыл бұрын

    I love this wee movie, reminder of home 💝. Thank you 😊

  • @sabarishsabari1498
    @sabarishsabari14983 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @Snickeran
    @Snickeran2 жыл бұрын

    Loved it! Getting back into sheep farming after illness and 5 years. Me and my dog got a lot to relearn!

  • @mkrraja
    @mkrraja3 жыл бұрын

    Superb Varun 👏. Best Wishes!

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @simonjeakings5433
    @simonjeakings54332 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant film.

  • @oldsmate
    @oldsmate Жыл бұрын

    fantasic film

  • @danielbastos729
    @danielbastos729 Жыл бұрын

    Muito bom !

  • @hectordangl4641
    @hectordangl46413 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video, excelent

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @vanithavivek2418
    @vanithavivek24183 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Varun. Best wishes in all your future endeavors.

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @RamMV
    @RamMV3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic.. Best Wishes Varun 👍

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @rfs2942
    @rfs29423 жыл бұрын

    Lovely

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mkrraja
    @mkrraja3 жыл бұрын

    Superb Varun! Best Wishes

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @firstlight7419
    @firstlight74193 жыл бұрын

    Very nice film and interesting

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it.

  • @carolbrowning7532
    @carolbrowning75322 жыл бұрын

    Well done

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nikiTricoteuse
    @nikiTricoteuse2 жыл бұрын

    Not a fan of his training methods but, watching the dogs work brought back fond memories of the dog l used when l was a landgirl. It quickly became apparent that, when moving sheep, only one of us knew what they were doing and that it wasn't me. We came to an agreement that Bob would do what needed doing and l would shout orders that he would pretend to obey. Worked a treat.

  • @jillwills3679
    @jillwills36793 жыл бұрын

    I do of course, mean a Huntway X Border Collie.

  • @annarkykennels
    @annarkykennels2 жыл бұрын

    Where is this filmed? Feels like West/Central Otago.

  • @lauranipper5084
    @lauranipper5084 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t to feed them first thing in the morning before they work so heavy?

  • @MaddyTuco1831
    @MaddyTuco18313 жыл бұрын

    was the dog trails in omarama

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the final trial was at Omarama.

  • @MaddyTuco1831

    @MaddyTuco1831

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@varunalagarfilms7562 that's so cool I live in omarama also the film was superb

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great! I love the friendly folks at Omarama. Thank you very much!

  • @nurbektoktosunov3730
    @nurbektoktosunov37302 жыл бұрын

    What breed of this dog?

  • @user-zt1cb6lj5r
    @user-zt1cb6lj5r2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Thanks for the interesting video! Can you contact the author

  • @foreverdreaming
    @foreverdreaming Жыл бұрын

    Why on earth was he yanking that young pup around until it yelped? At such a young age they should be trained with rewards instead of pain. That's how I've always started foundation training with my hunting dogs. They may need some mild corrections when they're older, but such harsh corrections on a young pup that has no idea what it's doing wrong is just cruel in my eyes.

  • @googleisshittoss
    @googleisshittoss2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!.. Huntaways?..very Aussie.... Border Collies?..English Class

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!!

  • @jillwills3679
    @jillwills36793 жыл бұрын

    Hiya, I've bought a beautiful puppy. She's now 17weeks old, but because of my age, I really think I've chosen the wrong breed. She is adorable and loving - but I really don't think I can give her all she needs. I'm in my 70s. Any comment???

  • @varunalagarfilms7562

    @varunalagarfilms7562

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Jill, thanks for getting in touch. I'm sure she must be very active. I'm not a dog expert but I do know these dogs. They're very active and require a lot of time from their owners. If she's too much for you, you can train her for a few sessions with some dog trainer and learn the commands yourself. Then you can work her and keep her active with plays without you exerting yourself at all. These dogs if not active expect too much from the owners and trust me it's not just you, anyone would find it difficult to handle their needs. I hope this helps and you have a lovely time with her. Cheers.

  • @jillwills3679

    @jillwills3679

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@varunalagarfilms7562 Thank you so much, I was actually at Dog Training when you replied. She's coming on really well. She understands the commands and we act together on this. My dog trainer told me off for lack of confidence in letting her off lead. We've done this three times now over our local park. Alongside Jenny Jack Russell and Cara very small yorkshire terrier. In the main, I call her and she comes to my side. I'm so proud. She just has to now learn, a time for play and time for training LOL. I thank you again for your personal reply, I really needed to hear from an expert. All the best, Jill

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