Jackie, as with all things, is very gentle with her sheep. But she is getting good practice gathering and penning during treibball.
Pearls:
- The handler keeps her back centered toward the goal so the dog is directed by your body language to herd the correct direction toward the pen. Always pay the dog when they are oriented directly toward the pen.
- Homework includes starting down with distance. Add the cue of the handler's arm held straight up above their head.
Jackie making successful gathers and pens:
Practice, practice, practice!
