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title: "First Steps In Border Collie Sheepdog Training [DVD]"
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# First Steps In Border Collie Sheepdog Training [DVD]

**Brand:** andy nickless
**Price:** VT613
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** First Steps In Border Collie Sheepdog Training [DVD] by andy nickless
- **How much does it cost?** VT613 with free shipping
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## Description

FROM CHAOS TO CONTROL! This is unlike any Sheepdog Training DVD you've seen before. Whether you're a hobbyist, aspiring sheepdog trialler, farmer or intermediate handler, this down-to-earth, lively and often humorous new DVD clearly explains the natural instinct of the Border Collie Sheepdog and how (with patience and determination) it can easily be programmed to develop a fantastic workmate. Pro sheepdog trainer Andy Nickless demonstrates sheepdog training as it really is, right from the very beginning. You'll see things going wrong and then be shown how to put them right in a way that both dog and handler can understand. Before you start to train a sheepdog, it's important to understand what's likely to happen. On disc 1 Andy describes the characteristics and instincts of the sheepdog and the sheep, how you can prepare a suitable training area and indeed, how to prepare yourself for the task in hand. There's also a separate chapter on the sheepdog whistle and how to blow it. Andy gives clear and precise demonstrations of how to get the best out of your whistle. The three main difficulties you may encounter when starting off a young dog are: Lack of control (the dog appears to just run amok). Staring at the Sheep. (The dog just stares at the sheep and won't move). Ignoring Sheep (the dog which ignores the sheep and doesn't want to work them). Dogs showing each of these characteristics are used in turn to show you what the problem is, and how you can easily correct it. Other problems, such as the dog which will only circle one way around the sheep, are covered along the way. Andy also demonstrates his "Slingshot" method of sending the dog out wider around the sheep. The dogs love this method and quickly learn to go out wide. Gradually, each dog becomes more controllable until at the end of the programme, all three dogs are really useful workers and ready to go to work, or on to more advanced training if required.

## Product Details

- **Format:** Anamorphic, Dolby, PAL, Widescreen
- **Contributor:** Andy Nickless
- **Language:** English
- **Number of discs:** 2
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 40 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    VERY good DVD for Border Collie Sheepdog Training for beginners
  

*by A***U on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 October 2013*

I knew nothing of sheepdog training or herding or generally the use of a sheepdogs. I only heard of it at the age of 32 by a colleague who herself has always 3 (border collie) dogs that she trains with and has had several participations in big herding/tracking/obedience trials with quite some prizes as well. In addition, she is also a breeder and as a big dog lover i got to meet several of her pups/litters. I was lucky enough to get bits and pieces about general dog training from her (who i consider an excellent dog owner btw) which i also applied on my previous dogs. I was never really interested in the breed until i saw one of her dogs that she got back at the age of 2 from an unhappy buyer. I fell in love with the dog and my first aim was to train agility with her. But i could also see that the dog comes from a very good line of herding BC and since i wanted to respect its nature i started training in herding. The breeder helped/helps me a lot but i must admit that after having watched the DVD i understood a WHOLE LOT more about the nature of dogs, the needs of a border collie, the way their mind works and how to approach them. I like the fact that the first DVD handles the most elementary issues such as the use of the whistle or how to build your own training area as well as presenting the dogs that Andy Nickless works with, their three different characters and their different "faults" and how he tackles them in order to make all three of them good working dogs. As a chemist, and thus a nerd, i also like the fact that he presents everything in detail, and the fact that he doesn't use another already trained dog to train the new ones. I would recommend this DVD to anyone that wants to start with the sheepdog training, or even to get more understanding on border collies and why they are the way they are.I'm still a beginner but i like the activity more and more and i don't think i will ever stop being amazed of what this magnificent breed can do especially when they work with what they were bred for: sheep!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Top class
  

*by D***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2012*

I have never reveiwed anything before but i had to on this one, i have trained a dog to work cattle and found it hard work and when i read Andy's reason of why he made this dvd i.e(Struggling on our hands and knees in the base of a hedge one day), i thought it was just me that couldn't follow the manuals, so i got it straight away and if i was to sum it up in one sentence it would be; Well laid out step by step guide and detailed plan on how you can set up your dog to suceed. Starting with the handler, setting up the training ground, type of sheep, etc., three different types of dogs (styles) and how to bring the best out of them. excellent dvds for livestock farmers or potential trial handlers that will help make training more stuctured with a better outcome, and lastly it's fun to watch.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great information. Terrible region rating
  

*by M***C on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2013*

When I bought this dvd I did not know it would not play in the United States.  So when it came in the mail (a week late) I made sure to look at the region it would play. It says all regions. I looked on the internet before returning it and all regions says it plays any area and on any DVD player. That is not true. It won't play on the four DVD players I tried.  The information is great and Andy Nickless keeps it fun and easy to understand.  If I was to order it again I would spend the extra money and get it for our region.

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