Dictionary of Herding and Border Collie Terms:
come-by = command to go around the stock clockwise
away-to-me = command to go around the stock counter-clockwise
walk-up = command to move directly toward the stock
head = biting on the face (PHF uses "hit 'em")
heel = biting on the back legs (PHF uses "push")
stop = can be lie down or stand (rarely sit)
flank = describes movements in the come-by or away-to-me direction
pressure = amount of desire that the dog has to work stock its way vs. amount of control the handler has use to get the dog to work the handler's way.
holding to fence = when a dog positions itself so that the stock are up against a fence and the dog keeps them there
herding instinct = innate desire to work livestock (as opposed to desire to chase and play)
smooth coat = having short fur (like a Laborador Retriever or Dalmation)
rough coat = having long fur (like a "Lassie" Collie)
medium coat = having fur like a german shepherd
traditional markings = mostly black with white markings on face, neck, legs and tip of tail.
"white" dogs = non-traditional markings which include a lot of white
started on stock = dog has been to stock and is being trained herding commands while in contact with stock
FAQs:
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come-by = command to go around the stock clockwise
away-to-me = command to go around the stock counter-clockwise
walk-up = command to move directly toward the stock
head = biting on the face (PHF uses "hit 'em")
heel = biting on the back legs (PHF uses "push")
stop = can be lie down or stand (rarely sit)
flank = describes movements in the come-by or away-to-me direction
pressure = amount of desire that the dog has to work stock its way vs. amount of control the handler has use to get the dog to work the handler's way.
holding to fence = when a dog positions itself so that the stock are up against a fence and the dog keeps them there
herding instinct = innate desire to work livestock (as opposed to desire to chase and play)
smooth coat = having short fur (like a Laborador Retriever or Dalmation)
rough coat = having long fur (like a "Lassie" Collie)
medium coat = having fur like a german shepherd
traditional markings = mostly black with white markings on face, neck, legs and tip of tail.
"white" dogs = non-traditional markings which include a lot of white
started on stock = dog has been to stock and is being trained herding commands while in contact with stock
FAQs:
- How long does it take to train a dog to work stock? Most pups are not started on stock until they are a year old. This age may vary with individual maturity of each dog. From
there it usually takes a minimum of 3-6 months to get a dog to the point where it could be useful in a farm situation. Refer to "Levels of Herding Training" above. Older dogs often
have to unlearn bad habits taking longer to train. - How long does it take to learn how to train my own dog? Most handlers will have been working dogs (trialing or on a ranch) for at least a couple of years before they will have
gained enough experience and knowledge to be able to begin training their own dogs. However we all have to start somewhere. Beginning handlers can learn along with their
beginning dogs from experienced trainers. However, expect to work with a trainer on a regular basis (weekly or biweekly) for a while before branching out on your own. - Should I start with a trained dog or a puppy? The response to this question varies with different handlers. We feel that beginner handlers would learn faster from an experienced
dog. However, good experienced dogs are not always available and cost considerably more. Therefore, many handlers begin with a puppy and learn as they go. - Can my working dog be a family pet, too? Yes. There is no reason you can't enjoy your BC in every way. However, you must remember that discipline is extremely important to
your dog's ability to work and that you must maintain that discipline even when your dog is not working to avoid confusion.
The Definitions and FAQ's information provided by Possum Hallow Farms at www.possumhallowfarms.com
| Saturday October 13th 2007 West of the Rockies Pro Rodeo Championship Finals CN CENTRE Prince George, B.C. contact: Wally Steidle 250-960-0360 beehappy2@lincsat.com The course will be the same as the Calgary Stampede. The entries have been limited to 20 dogs. |
| West of the Rockies Stock Dog Championship 2007 |
An arena Stock Dog Trial was held at the Prince George CN Centre on Saturday afternoon Oct 14, 2006. It was part of the "West of the Rockies Pro Rodeo
Championship Finals" held Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Jack and Sandy Peterson supplied the sheep which were delivered by Ed Wiebe. We
had an easy time of holding the sheep as all the indoor pens were available to us. We used the bucking chutes to release the sheep into the arena.
Same course as the Calgary Stampede with a 4 minute time allowance and 18 points per run (2 runs).
A bag of dog food for everyone from Spruce Capital Feeds and some oil, gloves and caps from the Vanderhoof CO-OP.
First Place $325.00 Bob Stephens 36 points 3:06 minutes with RMS PAT
2nd Place $195.00 Bob Stephens 36 3:38 RMS JESS
3rd Place $130.00 Richard Martins 36 3:56 SHEP
4th Place Ed Wiebe 36 4:33 GUS
5th Place Pam Boring 36 5:00 MIRK
6th Place Tim Wheeler 36 5:24 DICK
7th Place Bob Stephens 36 5:26 RMS PETE
8th Place Pam Boring 33 5:57 JAKE
9th Place Susan Steidle 24 6:10 MIKE
10th Place Sandy Peterson 24 7:19 MOSS
11th Place Wally Steidle 18 3:53 NED
12th Place Wally Steidle 18 8:00 RMS ABBIE
13th Place Jack Peterson 9 8:00 LOLA
Championship Finals" held Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Jack and Sandy Peterson supplied the sheep which were delivered by Ed Wiebe. We
had an easy time of holding the sheep as all the indoor pens were available to us. We used the bucking chutes to release the sheep into the arena.
Same course as the Calgary Stampede with a 4 minute time allowance and 18 points per run (2 runs).
A bag of dog food for everyone from Spruce Capital Feeds and some oil, gloves and caps from the Vanderhoof CO-OP.
First Place $325.00 Bob Stephens 36 points 3:06 minutes with RMS PAT
2nd Place $195.00 Bob Stephens 36 3:38 RMS JESS
3rd Place $130.00 Richard Martins 36 3:56 SHEP
4th Place Ed Wiebe 36 4:33 GUS
5th Place Pam Boring 36 5:00 MIRK
6th Place Tim Wheeler 36 5:24 DICK
7th Place Bob Stephens 36 5:26 RMS PETE
8th Place Pam Boring 33 5:57 JAKE
9th Place Susan Steidle 24 6:10 MIKE
10th Place Sandy Peterson 24 7:19 MOSS
11th Place Wally Steidle 18 3:53 NED
12th Place Wally Steidle 18 8:00 RMS ABBIE
13th Place Jack Peterson 9 8:00 LOLA
| If you are thinking about a Border Collie as a Pet. Please think carefully and be honest about your lifestyle. These dogs do not go well with couch potatoes or owners who are never at home. The Border Collie has been bred for hundreds of years to work stock, think problems out for themselves and run twenty miles or more a day. |
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| The West of the Rockies Stock Dog Championship are back for 2007! |
| The 2006 Champions were as follows: |
| The 2007 West of the Rockies Stock Dog Competition will be held from noon on Saturday through to 3:00 p.m. The 2007 List of Competitors are: Jennifer L'Arrivee from McBride with 2 dogs Gordon Wilson from Little Fort with 2 dogs James Kocsis from Mission with 2 dogs Nancy Stephens from Kamloops with 2 dogs Bob Stephens from Kamloops with 2 dogs (both Bob and Nancy just returned from the Western Canadian Finals in Sask,) Ed Wiebe from PG with 1 dog Joel Hulme from PG with 1 dog Tim Wheeler from Vanderhoof with 1 dog Richard Martins from Vanderhoof with 1 dog Bryan Looker from Horsefly with 1 dog Wally Steidle from Punchaw with 2 dogs All dogs are Border Collies except Bryan Looker's "Jim" who is a New Zealand Heading Dog. The event will be judged by Harold Wilson of Prince George. The sheep will be supplied by Jack and Sandy Peterson of Salmon Valley. |