
07/13/2025
A "place" command is a very important tool for your dog to have.
A lot of people ask why. This is just one example. My sheep are loaded in the chute. My dog is not needed while I work these sheep through. I have another group that I will run through after these that are off to the right of this picture. My dog is safe and out of the way while I don't need her, but she is handy and close for when I am ready for her again. I can send her, from the tub, to bring sheep and I will be ready to close the gate behind them once they are loaded.
This is taught by tying the dog at first and lots and lots of repetition.