I was stationed at RAF Woodbridge in Suffolk England back in the 80s. I broke my leg and was bedridden for several weeks. That was when I discovered on BBC1 or BBC2 the wonderful world of sheep dog trials. I laid there in bed with my jaw dropped in my lap watching those dogs and their owners do things that I would have thought impossible, had I not seen it with my own eyes. My family never had a dog, just cats (because my step-mother was allergic to dogs) Needless to say that I had no idea how skilled the shepherds were and how intelligent the breeds were. I counted myself lucky to have landed this assignment. My five plus years stationed in the U.K was almost a day to day wonderment of the people and their pets and working dog. I never go to bars in the United States, but I had after of a year or so of living in leaston earned the grudging acceptance of my local pubs patrons. The Parrot and Punchbowl was the Pub I would go to after work for a pint and good conversation, not to mention the attention of several of my friends dogs. ( I always carried treats) Needless to say in my opinion if you don't allow mans best friend into the pub to socialize, than your country is not civilized. I visited Scotland, Wales, and Ireland and absolutely fell in love with all. I wish I could afford to retire in Leastone and live out my life surrounded my honest decent folk, and their dogs.

@carolv8450

6 жыл бұрын

You are interesting - write a book about this. Loved the last line in your sentence- very poetic.

I visited this same demonstration in August of 2011. At that time, I think Max, the younger dog, was just in training. Sort of acting as an "intern." The shepherd was about to retire his older dog. It was my favorite thing about our trip around Ireland.

@lcfgroup

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Benjamin Suyematsu for sharing this video - Dave

Just got back from Ireland. This shepherd continues to show this wonderful demonstration in 2019. Thanks David for making this video so I can always look back to it for this beautiful memory!

@lcfgroup

4 жыл бұрын

HI Julianne - Glad you had a good trip.My wife and I went back two years ago and had a good time.

@jamesbroggan4028

6 ай бұрын

It was still great in 2022!

I am recovering from my fall from roof in June 2012 - I broke my leg, wrist and cracked pelvis. Good thing and blessing - I did not do more damage and have got back to functioning in all regards. Still have some healing but will not do anymore roof work. My wife and I just returned from Ireland and had a grand time. Posted several video's from trip. Dave KK4WW

Amazing to see the shepherd and dogs working together in such harmony. Those dogs are wicked smart and so beautiful!

am from Pakistan, this old shepherd presentation is awesome with simple English language filled in funny words and the way he expressed. I liked it. am a writer but I wished I could be a shepherd in these countries like New Zealand, Australia, Ireland etc

I had the luck of meeting this man and attending one of his showings. Absolutely amazing. Will definitely go again if I get the chance.

@lcfgroup

3 жыл бұрын

Hi 69 - I would hope to make one more visit to Ireland but not sure will make it with all the travel restrictions now. I will be 83 in 2 months so can't wait too many yeas. David Larsen

Amazing. After watching this video our border collie's herding behaviour makes so much sense. He also loves to fetch for hours. Such smart animals. Great shepherd and beautiful sheep too.

@lcfgroup

9 жыл бұрын

Etel Rosenberg Hi Etel - Thank you - we did enjoy watching these Collie's --

@lcfgroup

9 жыл бұрын

HI Etel - Thank you for watching - The Collie's are just great and fun - Dave www.n4usa.com

I am irish,but to me this is very strange,but if you come from another and live in an urban area sheepdog herding is something new and exciting and fair play to the farmer for spotting a gap in the market only a kerryman could.

He is a great shepherd and a great trainer

Thank you for the nice comment - Dave KK4WW Computer Collector Historian and visitor to Ireland.

Hi Thank you for the comment. I really enjoyed seeing these dog working on the farm.

Amazing! very good explained. Thanks for sharing

Absolutely fascinating, thank you for sharing this!

Hi - Thank you for looking at our video - We sure did enjoy this trip to Ireland. The Collies are just great . Dave KK4WW Computer Collector Historian.

Incredible, thanks for sharing

Great job on this video! Thanks Kells for allowing it.

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Brilliant ! Thank you for sharing.

@lcfgroup

9 жыл бұрын

Tapferhund Hi Thank you for watching - Dave www.kk4ww.com

Awesome video!! I LOVE IT!! :) Thank you for sharing it

@lcfgroup

9 жыл бұрын

Aliss Jim Hi Glad you liked it - We sure did enjoy the visit - looking forward to one more to Ireland - Dave www.kk4ww.com

Thanks for sharing this video!😁 I will try to find a tour from Dublin to go see this as I would to see them🐑

@lcfgroup

6 жыл бұрын

HI - Hope you can make the trip - My wife , son & his wife and I are making one more trip to Ireland next month. David kk4ww.com

Awesome. i saw it live a few years ago and am happy to see this video on youtube now.

@lcfgroup

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

Amazing!! Credits to the Shepard dogs! Awesome :))

This is incredible to watch. I really want to get one.

@lcfgroup

4 жыл бұрын

That was a great visit - I have made one more trip to Ireland after this video. Hope you have luck to get one. Here is my last video - Thank you David kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2t8ps1mY5a9f6Q.html

AMAZING!

this is amazing i have one of those dog end it is very intelligent thanks sr

@lcfgroup

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Arnulfo - Thank you for watching - I like this and it sure brings back the good memories of the visit - Dave www.kk4ww.com

I have that dowg

So cool

Collies are just facinating dogs

you can comment on ewan cuddling welsh annemarie

amazing....

@lcfgroup

10 жыл бұрын

Yes this is great the way these Sheep Dogs do such a good job. It was great to visit and see this. Thank you for watching - Dave

very nice fram i love it

@lcfgroup

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for nice comment.

wow Amazing.. 😍👍

This is amazing! Nowadays, we only treat sheep dogs as family pets, and say OMG it's cute, but look at how amazing they can act. All right, I just made a decision that I'm gonna get a goat/sheep/ram for my dog........ Just kidding. Thanks for sharing this awesome vid!

@lcfgroup

9 жыл бұрын

Lawrence C. Xu Hi Xu - we are looking for Fiber Festival to have at our www.chantillyfarm.com and should have some sheep dogs there. Dave

I been in here many times nice place

I have seen these magic dogs working all my life time and again. They are awesome. They are putatively as intelligent as 4 year olds. Eh??? Where in H do these 4-year-olds hang out! I've never seen them👍

Gotta love those things...

are those border collies?

Excellent and Beautiful and amazing

@lcfgroup

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Thank you. I was back in Ireland in September but did not have opportunity to visit this farm. I did have a great time.

Great - You are probably right but it looks like everyone is having a good time.

Buna ziua . Traiesc in Romania si doresc sa cumpar o catelusa border collie dresata. Am 60 de capre rasa boer si nu le pot stapani . Puteti sa ma ajutati ?Cu stima si respect George

@ThisSilentG

8 ай бұрын

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Hi Great to know this - Sound like a good dog. Thank You Dave KK4WW Computer Collector / Historian

they are indeed, Border Collies originate from the English/Scottish borders (Cumbria,etc), known for being clever and flipping crafty (we have 3) Welsh Border collies ousted Welsh Sheepdogs in wales, check out a TV show called "one man and his dog", a typical BC has folded ear tips and a short snout, "Lassie" type collies (Rough Collies) have longer noses. Smooth collies have less fur, Welsh sheepdogs herd in a different manner to Border Collies, get a collie to know true love!

Do the protective sheep dogs have the ability to control sheep herds too? It seems like you either choose protection or control, but you can't have both.

@xwingt16

8 жыл бұрын

+Travis Heinze Some breeds have the ability yes, most don't. It would not work though, as the Guardian dog would have to be "a part of the herd" so that he feels like he HAS to guard it.

I have heard that a Border Collie is as smart as a 4 year old child. I believe it. And, it's obvious that these dogs are athletes. And, that they love to work. Wonderful dogs.

and you can type in ewan cuddling welsh annemarie

Hi Thank you for the comment - I learn something new everyday. Dave

Very cool! 73

Excellent. How do i run the command to only one dog at time?

@lcfgroup

8 жыл бұрын

+Giancarlo Zito Hi I wish I could answer your question as I was only a spectator - sure did enjoy the visit.

@Matthijs3476

8 жыл бұрын

+Giancarlo Zito He explained it. They have different commands.

@xwingt16

8 жыл бұрын

+Matthijs3476 Same action requires different commands. Think teach one dog French, the other English.

@lcfgroup

8 жыл бұрын

xwingt16 Hi Thank you for the good explanation. Dave

@giancarlozito6868

8 жыл бұрын

thank you

in my next life I will train sheep dogs

max predatory mind keeps acting up lol

👍🏼

Fuck Iphones and drones, this is really impressive.

i want to be a shephard now...

Go raibh maith agat, Is breá liom é!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

My dogs only sleep, eat and poop.

Well.....my dog chewed my sock 🤣

That's why I love border collies Agile ..... Intelligent ..... Energetic ....... Herding extinct......

Not so... Collies do this every day..in every country on the Globe.

lmao.

Hi I do think that is what I was told - Border Collies. Thank you Dave KK4WW Historical Computer Collector / Historian

Free will definitely aint real lol

The sheep were just as trained as the dogs

Some sheep’s are not left alone in the nights, there are some brave men on the trails and the female sheep’s are very cautious, for obvious reason, it’s lucky there is no offspring from mana sheep, or is there?

Great job on this video! Thanks Kells for allowing it.