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NC | Patience
Go do the same daily job with him. Take cattle from here and put them there. Doesn't really matter if you do it or he does it. Bring a long stick with you and swing it around some(gently and not at the dog- desensitization). Make a big deal over the dog when the gate shuts.
When he gets confident with that use your stick(as an extension of your arm-- NOT a weapon) to ease him away from your leg and you take one side and let him work (or follow) the other. GO SLOW just ask for a foot of space at a time. And only ask for more space when the cattle and you are moving. If you see him stressing when he stays away from you for too long just let him drift back closer. Over and over and over....... building confidence is the goal. If you can, start trying to send him away (with the stick) when the cattle turn so he has a reason to go away from you to catch them. | |
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Need advice on dog training
