dog on the desired side so dog can be moved or positioned on either the handler’s right or left side. NO: Long used as a universal word for handler displeasure. Stop: The dog must come to a complete stop and remain so, position not important, until given another
command. This should never be a negotiable exercise and should always have definite, immediate, and clearly understood consequences. May be taught as an obedience exercise on or off lead prior to entering the herding training. Some handlers use Whoa to mean Stop. Works if dog has been trained to it.
There: The dog should turn toward the stock and stop until given further orders. In this instance, the dog
will frequently develop a feel for the situation and make longer or shorter pauses before proceeding without much additional guidance from the handler.
Steady: The dog should slow down and ease up on the pressure. Yes: Same as Good, but if used correctly, serves as a reinforcer to the dog by letting him know he is doing
what you want in the correct manner. (a verbal clicker) Get ‘em—Move ‘Em: commands given to the dog to move the cattle. Get ‘em is frequently used to give a
dog the command to bite. Sometimes Hit ‘em is also used depending upon the handler’s preference. Walk On of Walk Up: Tells the dog to start walking toward the stock in a steady manner. Generally given
after the There or Stop command.
Speak to ‘em: This command is varied depending upon the handler and the situation, but allows the dog
to bark at stock under the direction of the handler. Dogs should never be allowed to bark uncontrolled at stock as this constitutes harassment and not control.
Fetch or Bring ‘em Up: When this is used, it means the dog is to go out under his own control and find
stock and bring them back to the handler. This is often used on stock that is out of sight in large areas and often scattered over a wide expanse of land.
Pen ‘em: Either this is a routine job, or handler can’t figure out the correct commands to get the job done
and leaves it up to the dog to figure it out. Dog is often right. Look Back or Go Back: Tells the dog he has left stock behind and must go find it and bring it back to the
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