Great advice Sean and your dogs are top examples of what they should look like. Seventy years ago, I lived on a wee croft in the west highlands. There was no commercial dog foods at that time, and it was my job to make the oatmeal into a porridge for them. We also fed them fish and any road kill meat (cooked) for them. Though there was not many road kills as our roads were single tract, often with grass growing in their centres! There was a vet in Oban, for use in an emergency, and we had to take Cu there as he'd been bitten with an adder! It was very very expensive though, so we tended to treat their cuts etc ourselves with herbal solutions. Our dogs were outside too, until they retired. Cu was a menace in the house as he'd get in front of the fire and creep in too near it. He'd then howl for my Uncle or self to pull him back. This went on all night, even though he was quite able to get up and go back himself! He was totally ruined after that. He had saved Uncle in a bad blizzard and brought him safely home from the hill, so I guess that Uncle just adored him, but not in front of me. After my bedtime, I'd hear him talk to the old boy, feeding him MY custard cream biscuits!!!! I love your videos, as it brings a lot back to me. He gave the dogs commands in Gaelic, though they understood what I said in the English. old Tich.
Sean your reasoning for not spaying your dogs is not only sound but you are a responsible dog dad. The treats and food you give them is right on. You always make my Sunday!! THANK YOU
Hi Kathleen. I saw you rescue senior border collies. Have you had any experience with epilepsy. I ask because I adopted my Finn about 5 years ago. He started having seizures shortly thereafter. I'm interested in finding resources and thought you might have some ideas..maybe? (I understand border collies are at particular risk of idiopathic epilepsy) Sorry to be a bother, just thought I'd ask.
@shannonmiley9003 not a bother, everyday is a learning experience with this breed. I have been blessed, I've never have had to experience such a heartbreaking illness. My BC eat homemade cooked lightly well balanced meals, adding a good Vit./Mineral. In addition, Have them on heavy Mushroom TURMERIC also...when they are experiencing extra joint pain, cbd...minimum. I have been blessed thus far...
That's noble work you do Kathleen! I recently lost my elderly border collie to old age, one month shy of 15 years old, got him at 3 months, and he was a family pet versus a working farm dog. I loved him like a child, and it broke my heart when he just collapsed in my back yard in early September and couldn't get up. I had been taking him to the vet every month or so for a laser treatment and a shot for his arthritis, and his back legs had atrophied, but he was able to compensate pulling himself up from a laying down position to get up on all fours, but finally his front legs just gave out as well. He made it through the night and we took him to our vet the next day to end his suffering. I would get another border collie in a heartbeat but I'm 75 now and just don't have the energy it takes to care for one of these amazing creatures any longer. My wife and I had adopted a young male border collie we named Buddy in 2002 from our animal control center and he died suddenly of cancer on New Year's Eve 2009, and we immediately began looking for a new puppy and found one pretty quickly from a man in central Louisiana who would go to Scotland and Wales every couple of years to buy his breeding stock. He had a dozen or so border collies and would train them to herd sheep, and he had a couple of pups left from a litter that were ready to go when we called him, and we adopted Scotty who was 3 months old and he and his sister were sleeping in an open barn among stacked hay bales with several sheep when we met them. The memories I have of him are as precious as the memories of my two children as they grew up. I had 22+ years of life with two different border collies and they enriched my life and my family's life as much as anything I ever experienced. Thank you for your service to this amazing breed of dog!!! Cheers from Lafayette, LA.
@@frankd4875Aww so sorry for the loss of your Scotty. Thank you for sharing the stories of your two BC. Writing about our pets and sharing with others is part of your grieving process. May you continue to be comforted by your sweet memories of them. 🕊🕯💐🌹🌺
It is amazing not only how much you love your working dogs , but how much research you must have done to properly care for them so wonderfully. Great job Sean❤
When you see a happily busy dog playing outside with a glistening coat on a cloudy day, you know they're well taken care of. Their coats are incredibly beautiful Sean!
(One of the best videos is "Naughty dog herds sheep when I'm not looking". No further proof needed that Kate loves her job. I chuckle when I think of it.)
I can’t imagine a happier life than living with dogs in Scotland. Also I’m very happy with the success you and your partner have had starting a family. Cheers from your friends in America (the sane ones).🇺🇸❤️🏴
Finally, a human who treats and cares for your dogs like dogs vs. treating them like humans. Bravo! Living in the States, I hear many who can't believe I give my dog an actual bone or rawhide. I give my dog a real rawhide stick every morning, and I say, "Time to brush your teeth." Never once, have I had to take my dog to the vet for a teeth cleaning. That's a HUGE gimmick in the USA to give your dogs people food and fake rawhide, and then they get dental disease. Then a vet will charge you $300 to 'clean your dog's teeth'. Absurd. I live in South Texas and our flea season is the worst in the summer. I suspect that you don't have a flea problem because of your climate. Thanks for the info on brushing to keep a dog clean. I have an Australian Cattle Dog (Queensland Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog) and she's had one bath in the 2 years I've had her. Brushing daily seems to work. Love working dogs!
Love your videos! My Border Collie Jewel is a family pet. She’s 4 years old. She’s a bit of a handful but we love her. Our 10 year old Australian Cattle Dog helps keep her in line. We live in Wyoming USA
So enjoy these windows into your life. Each one of your dogs have unique and delightful personalities and are a joy to watch at their work! That is a reflection of your care, love and talent. Thank you for sharing!
Great video Sean: I fully agree, especially with respect to your comments regarding working collies playing with toys. Their brains need relaxation from their demanding work environment. You are a thoughtful, capable and caring person and owner.
Sean its very apparent that you've done your homework on the proper care and raising of your beloved dogs and it certainly shows they appear very healthy and happy. II find it entertaining to watch them in the background while you're doing your video they are non stop 'busy' just like when they're in the field working. Love your channel Sean as a matter of fact my grandson and his girlfriend are down visiting from Michigan(I"m in Florida) and she's a dog lover and some how in our conversation she mentioned how she too watches "Seanthesheepman" back home. 😀
Sean is admired around the world for his excellent work with his dogs and how gorgeous these border collies look. Sean keeps a sharp eye on his dogs to prevent uncontrolled breeding. I do have to admire his dedication to the well being his dogs.
As always very informative. I live in Western Montana and we do have sheep farms but mostly cattle. A lot of farmers and ranchers use working dogs but a lot have just gone to ATV's which I find annoying. I would much rather see a working dog or a man on horseback working the animals. Your dogs are always so beautiful, well cared for and obviously well loved. Animals have an instinct about people and your dogs work for you because they love and trust you. Thank you and I hope Stacey and wee babe are doing well.
Our unspayed dog Grace is the healthiest dog ever and very large in comparison to other golden retreivers. We live in the country where people do not contain and rarely neuter their dogs. We are taking her in tomorrow for a partial spay since she is now full grown. We want her ovaries in tact giving her the hormones she needs for a healthy life. Great video! ❤❤
Great stuff . I am 74 and have had dogs all my life. I almost NEVER bathe them, I totally agree with you on that. I have an Aussie right now, and he takes a lot of brushing, but no bathing.
everything that you’re saying about spaying & neutering, I have learned in my life having shared all 62 years of my life with dogs of many sizes and breeds and 30 of them with great Danes giant breed dogs are more to getting cancer and diseases when they are spayed or neutered young thank you for sharing and love to your beautiful dogs🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Sean this was very insightful into you and your dogs. I thought you explained everything extremely well. You take such good care of your dogs and they are so intune with you it's really wonderful to watch. All your dogs have all the attention they need and want. You are a wonderful responsible dog owner. That's what I think. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@Seanthesheepman thank you for the rundown on dog care. Different having working dogs and dogs that are pets (lower calorie output). My 11yo spayed male beaglier is a bit plump, so the reminder to worm him I'd very timely. Love the border collie family you care for so well. 💙
Your dogs are obviously loved and well cared for, and they have your attention. Many dogs here in the USA cannot say that. We have pet owners who hardly remember to throw their pets food or water.
It's great that you've taken time out to say how you look after your pets and working dogs..... I love the way you say your bit with out others input. As you may know I lost my mazzy just before her 3rd birthday due to a tragic accident. With out any training......she was just perfect, with me and livestock.....hated strangers tho. IV got Lucy now only 7mths old...... Little bugger she is, as both perants are working dogs. But I'm not giving up on her.....time and patience will bring her true out....... But god does she love meeting everyone and everything......and is very gentle round children. And the biggest thing I can't stop her doing.....chaseing vehicles......arrrrr Thank you for your great help.
Thanks Sean. I dreamed of having dogs like yours. Thry are spectacular. I wondered about where they slept and if they were warm and if they ever come inside. You're a great dog dad. I have a Russell Terrier. She is my beloved companion. Smart as a whip. Merry Christmas from Louisiana.
Much love from the East Coast USA as we enter the similar chilly weather across the pond! Sean, i love your videos and learning more about life as a herder, as well as seeing Echo, Storm and Kate just enjoy life as working dogs! I grew up with a Shetland Sheepdog, who was a house dog, but he loved being outside in the yard, he had a great temperment and would humor me with learning all the different commands I'd read about in dog training books. Totally could have been a working dog. To the last point, both he and my current Sheltie (16 years) never got fleas either and were kept up with all the preventions for ticks and worms. They have similar coats to border collies, I always assumed the fur was what kept the fleas off them, even with all the time spent in the yard and the woods.
Great answers and explanations. So kind of you to take the time to answer viewer questions. It does surprise me what people will ask as well as what advice/opinions they have. Guess that's what makes the world go round, though. Thanks again! 💜
Great video Sean. Your dogs are great, love seeing them working! Only noticeable difference we do would be routine fecal testing rather than just worming our dogs, same as we would do for the sheep and only treating accordingly when required. Meaning you are also targeting the right species with the right wormer. It might surprise people how little worming they actually need 😀 Keep up the great work 🐕 🐑
Brilliant! After watching one of your previous videos, I don’t bath my border collie. In 2 years, she’s only ever been spot cleaned after rolling in something putrid. Her skin & coat are magnificent. I’m always getting compliments on how glossy she is. Dirt & mud doesn’t stick to her coat. She doesn’t smell “doggy” so thank you for reinforcing this today. Re fleas, I think that they’re dying out because so many dog owners use flea prevention year around when they probably don’t have to (like you say). I wouldn’t risk skipping tick prevention living here in Australia though. 😊
Fascinating info as always, Sean -- and you do give it so very clearly. Much appreciated, and a pleasure to see the boys and the girls out separately during this video -- Thank you, as ever.
I understand your reasoning on neuter and spay. You have working dogs that you oversee and manage daily. My reasoning comes from the perspective of the hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats euthanized annually. In the United States, roughly 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized each year, which is about 390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats. However, this number has declined significantly from previous years. About 20% of dogs surrendered or pick up by animal control are pure bred. A salute ot those who foster, act as transporters, donate small amounts monthly--small donations are the lifeblood. No one will understand better than Sean that the working dog in an urban setting is unlikely to have a happy ending. These amazing border collies/blue heelers/Australian shepherds are especially high energy dogs that left alone for hours while owners are at work and then for short leash walks become destructive in the household. Please help people understand these dogs are first of all: INTELLIGENT and boredom is mental torture, that these dogs need exercise beyond what many folks can provide; that these dogs, like most, need to be part of the family and that includes training. I dislike the word obedience because I have seen too many people "demand" behaviors rather than understand the time consuming and required patience of training. Many, too many owned dogs do not get regular vet care. In the United States spaying and neutering of dogs and cats if recommended at near maturity: The age to spay or neuter a dog depends on the dog's breed, size, and health, and your veterinarian is best able to assess what's right for your pet: Small dogs: (under 45 pounds) should be spayed before their first heat (5-6 months) or neutered at 6 months. Large dogs: (over 45 pounds) should be spayed between 5-15 months, and neutered after growth stops, usually between 9-15 months. Giant breeds: can take as long as 18 months to reach maturity Spaying and neutering can help your dog live a longer, healthier life: Spaying prevents uterine infections and reduces the risk of deadly pyometra and breast tumors. Neutering prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems. You should avoid spaying a dog while she's in heat because her blood vessels are more fragile and she's more likely to bleed internally
That was interesting, thank you, Sean. It's so good to hear a sensible viewpoint. One thing I've wondered is whether the dogs ever jump the fences and get out of your garden (I'm guessing they're well-trained enough to know they shouldn't do that, but I was thinking that potentially if they saw something really exciting outside the garden, they're probably fit enough to get out)?
Yes, your reasons for not neutering working dogs are valid. Domestic pets are a different story altogether and need to be neutered for population control. I work in rescue, and all the dogs, cats and rabbits are neutered before re-homing. By the way, "spay" is apparently an old Yorkshire term for neutering /sterilisation, so no need to say "spay or neuter". It's the same meaning! I read that in one of the famous James Herriot books.
@@AnnaAnnieAnneofGreenGables And yet, women have hysterectomies for different reasons, and are not considered mutilated. Unmated female dogs are at risk of pyometra - a purulent and often fatal infection of the uterus. Neutering in no way alters their behaviour, and has numerous benefit such as calming boisterous males to varying degrees, reducing the risk of prostate diseases, cancer of the mammary glands, ovarian cancer is common in unspayed bitches - increasingly so from the age of about five. Hyper-sexuality in unneutered dogs ... frequent licking and nipping of their own "parts", mounting people's legs, children, cushions etc - all in an attempt to satisfy the mating urge. There's much more to this which will make this comment into an essay. I give here only a few facts. There is not one intelligible benefit in keeping an unneutered domestic pet. Having one's pet neutered is a humane and caring step, and may justly be termed "the kindest cut of all".
Thank you for taking such good care of your dogs. They look happy and healthy. So you must be doing something right. I love to watch your dogs herding the sheep. They seem to be having a good time chasing those sheep, I love you channel. One question, please. After you dogs have worked really hard and are out of breath and panting, do you hold off for an hour or so to let the cool down before you give them water to drink. I've been told it is hard on the dog to drink water after a hard work out. I'd appreciate your opinion on it. Thank You. PS Hope your pretty wife is well. Did she have her baby yet?
Sean a big HELLO from across the pond. I love watching your videos and you have taught me so much about the magnificent breed of Border Collies. You have probably answered this question before and I apologize for repeating it but how can your American fans send Christmas presents from your Amazon wish list? The link takes me to UK website which wants to send everything to my address. I'm sure there is a very simple solution. Thank you! And congratulations on the birth of your son! So happy for you both!
A friend who has a working male border collie told me the reason he's not neutered is also that the extra testosterone gives the dog more power in the muscles of the back legs - is that right?
Good to see Echo marking his territory with vigour. Well done advising people on the decisions you made. What bird food do you recommend so that Kate the Great can bird watch?
Sean, regarding weight gain in dogs that have been spayed or neutered, I would have thought that that would be far less of a problem in working dogs because they are so active. Do you see working dogs that do get overweight after they are fixed? BTW this doesn't mean I disagree with your decision to leave them intact, I absolutely don't.
I’ve always loved watching sheepdog competitions, so your channel is perfect for me! I am wondering… Would your 4th dog (sorry I don’t know his name) be able to be trained as a sheepdog?
Do you give your dogs sheep bones as a treat? I have experience with catalhouas used as working and hunting dogs that would get boar bones and also guard boar without issues of aggression toward the captive boar.
Hormone sparing procedures, hysterectomy and vasectomy, solves the problem. It is the lack of hormones that make dogs sick, obese, etc. See the work of Dr Peter Dobias in Vancouver, TH-cam channel called Not just about Dogs, and the Parsemus foundation.
It is about responsible dog (and cat) ownership. Spaying and neutering should be the rule of thumb unless there is a good, considered reason not too. Too many take on dogs such as these without knowing or understanding the breed.
Maybe you don’t have much of a flea problem because of the cooler climate? Just wondering. Is there a prevalence of tick borne Lyme disease in Scotland as there is in the States? Sadly my dog caught it and has an occasional seizure as a symptom.
Ranch and cattle ranch. There were cows and sheep that died because they couldn't stand the cold season. The U.S., Japan, India, the Middle East, and so on. European cows and Korean cows are said to endure the cold season for some time. In the places where the hairs were cut in half when raising sheep, sheep lived even when it suddenly got cold. There were places where cows and sheep died and couldn't eat meat as it suddenly got cold. 양목장과 소목장. 추워진 계절을 버티지 못하여 죽는 소들과 양들이 있었다고.미국과 일본과 인도와 중동 등등. 유럽의 소들과 한국의 소들이 추운계절을 어느정도 기간을 버티는게 있다고 함. 양들을 기를때, 털들을 반씩만 깍았던 곳들은, 갑자기 추워져도 양들이 살았다고 함.갑자기 추워지며, 소들과 양들이 죽고 고기를 먹지못하는 곳들이 있었다고 합니다.
The perfect dog-dad, and boss. We had a 7 year old BC, and apparently he failed "Sheep-dog 101'. The farmer was going to shoot him. Not all farmers are like our Sean. I never met a more intelligent dog. And because he was a pet, he loved balls and toys of all types. We always challenged him with puzzles. And being a Border Collie, he could run like the wind. A big fluffy back and white thing next to you one second, and after a blink of an eye, a small black dot on the horizon. He was was terrified of lightning and thunder, which probably didn't enhance his chances as a working dog. Even in his senior years, he could still outrun most other dogs. He was also a good judge of character. The only time he snarled was when he saw Donald Trump on the TV! With the possible exception of Sean, a BC WILL outwit you one day. Having a BC in your life is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy every minute. They are fascist personal trainers. A Sunday lie-in in winter is just not going to happen. I barely had time to put on my boots and take a swig of coffee, and it was out the door! Sam was a 'scavenger", which can be quite dangerous, as some human foods, or decaying birds, etc, can cause problems. So could not break him of this habit, [BC's can be quite strong-willed] so I fed him a modest breakfast, as well as the main evening mail. This seemed to do the trick. Rescue dogs can have food insecurity/ anxiety, due to the abuse/neglect of their previous owners, or having to live off the streets.
2:03 Made me laugh out loud with your, “I’m not in a rush to have them removed”. 😂😂😂
he's such a cool guy! That made me laugh, too.
Great advice Sean and your dogs are top examples of what they should look like. Seventy years ago, I lived on a wee croft in the west highlands. There was no commercial dog foods at that time, and it was my job to make the oatmeal into a porridge for them. We also fed them fish and any road kill meat (cooked) for them. Though there was not many road kills as our roads were single tract, often with grass growing in their centres! There was a vet in Oban, for use in an emergency, and we had to take Cu there as he'd been bitten with an adder! It was very very expensive though, so we tended to treat their cuts etc ourselves with herbal solutions. Our dogs were outside too, until they retired. Cu was a menace in the house as he'd get in front of the fire and creep in too near it. He'd then howl for my Uncle or self to pull him back. This went on all night, even though he was quite able to get up and go back himself! He was totally ruined after that. He had saved Uncle in a bad blizzard and brought him safely home from the hill, so I guess that Uncle just adored him, but not in front of me. After my bedtime, I'd hear him talk to the old boy, feeding him MY custard cream biscuits!!!! I love your videos, as it brings a lot back to me. He gave the dogs commands in Gaelic, though they understood what I said in the English. old Tich.
Lovely story!
Sean your reasoning for not spaying your dogs is not only sound but you are a responsible dog dad. The treats and food you give them is right on. You always make my Sunday!! THANK YOU
Thank you for your voice of critical thinking. I rescue Senior Border Collies,
A voice of reason and sensibility! Thank you!!
Hi Kathleen. I saw you rescue senior border collies. Have you had any experience with epilepsy. I ask because I adopted my Finn about 5 years ago. He started having seizures shortly thereafter. I'm interested in finding resources and thought you might have some ideas..maybe? (I understand border collies are at particular risk of idiopathic epilepsy) Sorry to be a bother, just thought I'd ask.
@shannonmiley9003 not a bother, everyday is a learning experience with this breed. I have been blessed, I've never have had to experience such a heartbreaking illness.
My BC eat homemade cooked lightly well balanced meals, adding a good Vit./Mineral. In addition, Have them on heavy Mushroom TURMERIC also...when they are experiencing extra joint pain, cbd...minimum.
I have been blessed thus far...
That's noble work you do Kathleen! I recently lost my elderly border collie to old age, one month shy of 15 years old, got him at 3 months, and he was a family pet versus a working farm dog. I loved him like a child, and it broke my heart when he just collapsed in my back yard in early September and couldn't get up. I had been taking him to the vet every month or so for a laser treatment and a shot for his arthritis, and his back legs had atrophied, but he was able to compensate pulling himself up from a laying down position to get up on all fours, but finally his front legs just gave out as well. He made it through the night and we took him to our vet the next day to end his suffering. I would get another border collie in a heartbeat but I'm 75 now and just don't have the energy it takes to care for one of these amazing creatures any longer. My wife and I had adopted a young male border collie we named Buddy in 2002 from our animal control center and he died suddenly of cancer on New Year's Eve 2009, and we immediately began looking for a new puppy and found one pretty quickly from a man in central Louisiana who would go to Scotland and Wales every couple of years to buy his breeding stock. He had a dozen or so border collies and would train them to herd sheep, and he had a couple of pups left from a litter that were ready to go when we called him, and we adopted Scotty who was 3 months old and he and his sister were sleeping in an open barn among stacked hay bales with several sheep when we met them. The memories I have of him are as precious as the memories of my two children as they grew up. I had 22+ years of life with two different border collies and they enriched my life and my family's life as much as anything I ever experienced. Thank you for your service to this amazing breed of dog!!! Cheers from Lafayette, LA.
@@frankd4875Aww so sorry for the loss of your Scotty. Thank you for sharing the stories of your two BC. Writing about our pets and sharing with others is part of your grieving process. May you continue to be comforted by your sweet memories of them. 🕊🕯💐🌹🌺
This is a random comment but I absolutely love working dogs!!! There is truly no best friend like them
No doubt these dogs are living their best lives. ❤❤❤
It is amazing not only how much you love your working dogs , but how much research you must have done to properly care for them so wonderfully. Great job Sean❤
Another great video. Storm's coat looked so shiny when you were feeling down her back.
When you see a happily busy dog playing outside with a glistening coat on a cloudy day, you know they're well taken care of. Their coats are incredibly beautiful Sean!
(One of the best videos is "Naughty dog herds sheep when I'm not looking".
No further proof needed that Kate loves her job. I chuckle when I think of it.)
I can’t imagine a happier life than living with dogs in Scotland. Also I’m very happy with the success you and your partner have had starting a family. Cheers from your friends in America (the sane ones).🇺🇸❤️🏴
Preach!
Ditto! Very envious!
Stacey is Sean's wife 😊
Who are the sane ones? I hope you're not bringing politics into this peaceful channel.
Lol
Finally, a human who treats and cares for your dogs like dogs vs. treating them like humans. Bravo! Living in the States, I hear many who can't believe I give my dog an actual bone or rawhide. I give my dog a real rawhide stick every morning, and I say, "Time to brush your teeth." Never once, have I had to take my dog to the vet for a teeth cleaning. That's a HUGE gimmick in the USA to give your dogs people food and fake rawhide, and then they get dental disease. Then a vet will charge you $300 to 'clean your dog's teeth'. Absurd. I live in South Texas and our flea season is the worst in the summer. I suspect that you don't have a flea problem because of your climate. Thanks for the info on brushing to keep a dog clean. I have an Australian Cattle Dog (Queensland Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog) and she's had one bath in the 2 years I've had her. Brushing daily seems to work. Love working dogs!
You are a very wise man. It is obvious that you have studied your dogs and what they need, or don’t need. Keep up the good work. Love from NC 🇺🇸💕🙏💕🙏
Love your videos! My Border Collie Jewel is a family pet. She’s 4 years old. She’s a bit of a handful but we love her. Our 10 year old Australian Cattle Dog helps keep her in line.
We live in Wyoming USA
So enjoy these windows into your life. Each one of your dogs have unique and delightful personalities and are a joy to watch at their work! That is a reflection of your care, love and talent. Thank you for sharing!
Good talk on dog care Sean, you keep your dogs in top shape.
Great video Sean: I fully agree, especially with respect to your comments regarding working collies playing with toys. Their brains need relaxation from their demanding work environment. You are a thoughtful, capable and caring person and owner.
Thank you Sean. I’m excited to see the new idea for bedding when you release the Christmas video!
Sean its very apparent that you've done your homework on the proper care and raising of your beloved dogs and it certainly shows they appear very healthy and happy. II find it entertaining to watch them in the background while you're doing your video they are non stop 'busy' just like when they're in the field working. Love your channel Sean as a matter of fact my grandson and his girlfriend are down visiting from Michigan(I"m in Florida) and she's a dog lover and some how in our conversation she mentioned how she too watches "Seanthesheepman" back home. 😀
Sean is admired around the world for his excellent work with his dogs and how gorgeous these border collies look.
Sean keeps a sharp eye on his dogs to prevent uncontrolled breeding. I do have to admire his dedication to the well being his dogs.
Very informative and some stuff I’ve never known! Btw…..love your sense of humor.❤️hope all is going well. Hugs to the family from 🇨🇦
Our hunting dogs went side to side , they retrieved straight, swam with joy. Loved playing. ❤man we loved them.
Thanks for the VERY informative video. Love the videos of the dogs running!!!
Thank you Sean, great advice for your precious dogs, love the wonderful life you give them with all your hard work🏴
As always very informative. I live in Western Montana and we do have sheep farms but mostly cattle. A lot of farmers and ranchers use working dogs but a lot have just gone to ATV's which I find annoying. I would much rather see a working dog or a man on horseback working the animals. Your dogs are always so beautiful, well cared for and obviously well loved. Animals have an instinct about people and your dogs work for you because they love and trust you. Thank you and I hope Stacey and wee babe are doing well.
Our unspayed dog Grace is the healthiest dog ever and very large in comparison to other golden retreivers. We live in the country where people do not contain and rarely neuter their dogs. We are taking her in tomorrow for a partial spay since she is now full grown. We want her ovaries in tact giving her the hormones she needs for a healthy life. Great video! ❤❤
Very thorough explanations! Thank you Sean! 😊
Great stuff
. I am 74 and have had dogs all my life. I almost NEVER bathe them, I totally agree with you on that. I have an Aussie right now, and he takes a lot of brushing, but no bathing.
Very interesting, thanks for the info! You have beautiful dogs!!!❤
everything that you’re saying about spaying & neutering, I have learned in my life having shared all 62 years of my life with dogs of many sizes and breeds and 30 of them with great Danes giant breed dogs are more to getting cancer and diseases when they are spayed or neutered young thank you for sharing and love to your beautiful dogs🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Happy Holidays Sean! Thank you for the wonderful videos! Love the music, scenery and the dogs so much! Many thanks again!
You are obviously a very responsible and caring dog owner. 👏👏🙏❤ I wish there were more dog owners like you.
Sean this was very insightful into you and your dogs. I thought you explained everything extremely well. You take such good care of your dogs and they are so intune with you it's really wonderful to watch.
All your dogs have all the attention they need and want. You are a wonderful responsible dog owner. That's what I think. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
You are very intelligent Sean. Whatever you are doing with the dogs is working perfectly! You are a great man!
16:15 Interesting to hear you explain the difference between ‘training’ for straight line fetch for hunting and the curving out-run for stock herding.
Thank you Sean for this very informative video. Always enjoyable. Blessings to you & your family.❤❤❤
What a wonderful informative video thank you
@Seanthesheepman thank you for the rundown on dog care. Different having working dogs and dogs that are pets (lower calorie output). My 11yo spayed male beaglier is a bit plump, so the reminder to worm him I'd very timely. Love the border collie family you care for so well. 💙
Your dogs are obviously loved and well cared for, and they have your attention. Many dogs here in the USA cannot say that. We have pet owners who hardly remember to throw their pets food or water.
Great care, intentional thoughtful reasoned care, for beautiful animals.
It's great that you've taken time out to say how you look after your pets and working dogs.....
I love the way you say your bit with out others input.
As you may know I lost my mazzy just before her 3rd birthday due to a tragic accident. With out any training......she was just perfect, with me and livestock.....hated strangers tho.
IV got Lucy now only 7mths old......
Little bugger she is, as both perants are working dogs.
But I'm not giving up on her.....time and patience will bring her true out.......
But god does she love meeting everyone and everything......and is very gentle round children.
And the biggest thing I can't stop her doing.....chaseing vehicles......arrrrr
Thank you for your great help.
Such a good education about your dogs. I can see how much you care about your dogs.
Always informative. Thank you! So enjoy watching you with your dogs. 🥰
Always enjoy your videos❤
Loves from Argentina !
Thanks Sean. I dreamed of having dogs like yours. Thry are spectacular. I wondered about where they slept and if they were warm and if they ever come inside. You're a great dog dad. I have a Russell Terrier. She is my beloved companion. Smart as a whip. Merry Christmas from Louisiana.
Much love from the East Coast USA as we enter the similar chilly weather across the pond! Sean, i love your videos and learning more about life as a herder, as well as seeing Echo, Storm and Kate just enjoy life as working dogs! I grew up with a Shetland Sheepdog, who was a house dog, but he loved being outside in the yard, he had a great temperment and would humor me with learning all the different commands I'd read about in dog training books. Totally could have been a working dog. To the last point, both he and my current Sheltie (16 years) never got fleas either and were kept up with all the preventions for ticks and worms. They have similar coats to border collies, I always assumed the fur was what kept the fleas off them, even with all the time spent in the yard and the woods.
Great answers and explanations. So kind of you to take the time to answer viewer questions. It does surprise me what people will ask as well as what advice/opinions they have. Guess that's what makes the world go round, though. Thanks again! 💜
Damn, those dogs are beautiful.
Great video Sean. Your dogs are great, love seeing them working!
Only noticeable difference we do would be routine fecal testing rather than just worming our dogs, same as we would do for the sheep and only treating accordingly when required. Meaning you are also targeting the right species with the right wormer.
It might surprise people how little worming they actually need 😀
Keep up the great work 🐕 🐑
Nice to see Monty We brushed or dogs but never bathed with them unless they had a tango with a skunk😂 Then it was tomato juice time😂😂
This was a great video! I learned a lot
Brilliant! After watching one of your previous videos, I don’t bath my border collie. In 2 years, she’s only ever been spot cleaned after rolling in something putrid. Her skin & coat are magnificent. I’m always getting compliments on how glossy she is. Dirt & mud doesn’t stick to her coat. She doesn’t smell “doggy” so thank you for reinforcing this today. Re fleas, I think that they’re dying out because so many dog owners use flea prevention year around when they probably don’t have to (like you say). I wouldn’t risk skipping tick prevention living here in Australia though. 😊
Fascinating info as always, Sean -- and you do give it so very clearly. Much appreciated, and a pleasure to see the boys and the girls out separately during this video -- Thank you, as ever.
THank you--we're learning a lot!
You can tell how much care you take in your dogs' health!
I agree with u.
Good morning Dad
Great informative video Sean! Your dogs are amazing!
I understand your reasoning on neuter and spay. You have working dogs that you oversee and manage daily. My reasoning comes from the perspective of the hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats euthanized annually. In the United States, roughly 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized each year, which is about 390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats. However, this number has declined significantly from previous years. About 20% of dogs surrendered or pick up by animal control are pure bred. A salute ot those who foster, act as transporters, donate small amounts monthly--small donations are the lifeblood.
No one will understand better than Sean that the working dog in an urban setting is unlikely to have a happy ending. These amazing border collies/blue heelers/Australian shepherds are especially high energy dogs that left alone for hours while owners are at work and then for short leash walks become destructive in the household. Please help people understand these dogs are first of all: INTELLIGENT and boredom is mental torture, that these dogs need exercise beyond what many folks can provide; that these dogs, like most, need to be part of the family and that includes training. I dislike the word obedience because I have seen too many people "demand" behaviors rather than understand the time consuming and required patience of training.
Many, too many owned dogs do not get regular vet care. In the United States spaying and neutering of dogs and cats if recommended at near maturity: The age to spay or neuter a dog depends on the dog's breed, size, and health, and your veterinarian is best able to assess what's right for your pet:
Small dogs: (under 45 pounds) should be spayed before their first heat (5-6 months) or neutered at 6 months. Large dogs: (over 45 pounds) should be spayed between 5-15 months, and neutered after growth stops, usually between 9-15 months.
Giant breeds: can take as long as 18 months to reach maturity
Spaying and neutering can help your dog live a longer, healthier life:
Spaying prevents uterine infections and reduces the risk of deadly pyometra and breast tumors. Neutering prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems.
You should avoid spaying a dog while she's in heat because her blood vessels are more fragile and she's more likely to bleed internally
Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
That was interesting, thank you, Sean. It's so good to hear a sensible viewpoint. One thing I've wondered is whether the dogs ever jump the fences and get out of your garden (I'm guessing they're well-trained enough to know they shouldn't do that, but I was thinking that potentially if they saw something really exciting outside the garden, they're probably fit enough to get out)?
Loved this video. Great job.
Very thorough. Nice video.
Thanks for sharing Sean. I am curious about future generations. Do you have plans for breeding Echo, maybe?
Ty for your information…from Southern California ❤
Happy Holidays!! 😊 loved your video.
I agree, I do believe it's breed specific...Have never had those issues w mine...interesting
This was very informative! Thank you!
My sons collie was done because of a medical issue - he is still as bonkers and full of energy as ever , but he is a non working pet
Love from Northern California ❤
Yes, your reasons for not neutering working dogs are valid. Domestic pets are a different story altogether and need to be neutered for population control. I work in rescue, and all the dogs, cats and rabbits are neutered before re-homing. By the way, "spay" is apparently an old Yorkshire term for neutering /sterilisation, so no need to say "spay or neuter". It's the same meaning! I read that in one of the famous James Herriot books.
I have a "domestic" working GSD, and no way in hell would I mutilate her by spaying her.
She is 4.5 healthy and amazing.
@@AnnaAnnieAnneofGreenGables And yet, women have hysterectomies for different reasons, and are not considered mutilated. Unmated female dogs are at risk of pyometra - a purulent and often fatal infection of the uterus. Neutering in no way alters their behaviour, and has numerous benefit such as calming boisterous males to varying degrees, reducing the risk of prostate diseases, cancer of the mammary glands, ovarian cancer is common in unspayed bitches - increasingly so from the age of about five. Hyper-sexuality in unneutered dogs ... frequent licking and nipping of their own "parts", mounting people's legs, children, cushions etc - all in an attempt to satisfy the mating urge. There's much more to this which will make this comment into an essay. I give here only a few facts. There is not one intelligible benefit in keeping an unneutered domestic pet. Having one's pet neutered is a humane and caring step, and may justly be termed "the kindest cut of all".
@jeandixon586 Well, no organ and no cancer or infection of that organ. Many people lack brains.
@jeandixon586 Natured Dogs hump. Lol
@@jeandixon586 As a Vet Tech I agree with you 100%!
Thank you Sean. So interesting ❤
Great info video, thanks.
How do you know if a Border Collie puppy has the hearding instinct when you pick one out from a litter?
Thank you for taking such good care of your dogs. They look happy and healthy. So you must be doing something right. I love to watch your dogs herding the sheep. They seem to be having a good time chasing those sheep, I love you channel. One question, please. After you dogs have worked really hard and are out of breath and panting, do you hold off for an hour or so to let the cool down before you give them water to drink. I've been told it is hard on the dog to drink water after a hard work out. I'd appreciate your opinion on it. Thank You. PS Hope your pretty wife is well. Did she have her baby yet?
Sean a big HELLO from across the pond. I love watching your videos and you have taught me so much about the magnificent breed of Border Collies. You have probably answered this question before and I apologize for repeating it but how can your American fans send Christmas presents from your Amazon wish list? The link takes me to UK website which wants to send everything to my address. I'm sure there is a very simple solution. Thank you! And congratulations on the birth of your son! So happy for you both!
A friend who has a working male border collie told me the reason he's not neutered is also that the extra testosterone gives the dog more power in the muscles of the back legs - is that right?
I treat for ticks here in Oklahoma, and that treatment seems to knock out the fleas, too.
I would say your weather in the United States is comparable to New England maybe New Jersey
It’s comparable to PNW weather
Good to see Echo marking his territory with vigour. Well done advising people on the decisions you made. What bird food do you recommend so that Kate the Great can bird watch?
Good afternoon !!!
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How is our baby coming along?
Sean, regarding weight gain in dogs that have been spayed or neutered, I would have thought that that would be far less of a problem in working dogs because they are so active. Do you see working dogs that do get overweight after they are fixed? BTW this doesn't mean I disagree with your decision to leave them intact, I absolutely don't.
I’ve always loved watching sheepdog competitions, so your channel is perfect for me! I am wondering… Would your 4th dog (sorry I don’t know his name) be able to be trained as a sheepdog?
Hi Sean, how many calories do your dogs eat per (average) day? Thank for this very informative video 👍
Do you give your dogs sheep bones as a treat? I have experience with catalhouas used as working and hunting dogs that would get boar bones and also guard boar without issues of aggression toward the captive boar.
Well said.
I’m curious if you are compensated for the work your dogs perform. You are employed and do you get a higher wage as you have great working dogs.
thanks
So good
Hormone sparing procedures, hysterectomy and vasectomy, solves the problem. It is the lack of hormones that make dogs sick, obese, etc. See the work of Dr Peter Dobias in Vancouver, TH-cam channel called Not just about Dogs, and the Parsemus foundation.
Wouldnt wool make good bedding?
I always say Border Collies have self cleaning coats! And they don’t really smell.
It is about responsible dog (and cat) ownership. Spaying and neutering should be the rule of thumb unless there is a good, considered reason not too. Too many take on dogs such as these without knowing or understanding the breed.
Maybe you don’t have much of a flea problem because of the cooler climate? Just wondering.
Is there a prevalence of tick borne Lyme disease in Scotland as there is in the States? Sadly my dog caught it and has an occasional seizure as a symptom.
What do you think about raw diet for collies?
Do you treat for heartworm?
Ranch and cattle ranch. There were cows and sheep that died because they couldn't stand the cold season. The U.S., Japan, India, the Middle East, and so on. European cows and Korean cows are said to endure the cold season for some time. In the places where the hairs were cut in half when raising sheep, sheep lived even when it suddenly got cold. There were places where cows and sheep died and couldn't eat meat as it suddenly got cold.
양목장과 소목장. 추워진 계절을 버티지 못하여 죽는 소들과 양들이 있었다고.미국과 일본과 인도와 중동 등등. 유럽의 소들과 한국의 소들이 추운계절을 어느정도 기간을 버티는게 있다고 함. 양들을 기를때, 털들을 반씩만 깍았던 곳들은, 갑자기 추워져도 양들이 살았다고 함.갑자기 추워지며, 소들과 양들이 죽고 고기를 먹지못하는 곳들이 있었다고 합니다.
Daisies are sly on the field.
The perfect dog-dad, and boss.
We had a 7 year old BC, and apparently he failed "Sheep-dog 101'. The farmer was going to shoot him. Not all farmers are like our Sean.
I never met a more intelligent dog. And because he was a pet, he loved balls and toys of all types. We always challenged him with puzzles. And being a Border Collie, he could run like the wind. A big fluffy back and white thing next to you one second, and after a blink of an eye, a small black dot on the horizon.
He was was terrified of lightning and thunder, which probably didn't enhance his chances as a working dog. Even in his senior years, he could still outrun most other dogs. He was also a good judge of character. The only time he snarled was when he saw Donald Trump on the TV!
With the possible exception of Sean, a BC WILL outwit you one day.
Having a BC in your life is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy every minute. They are fascist personal trainers. A Sunday lie-in in winter is just not going to happen. I barely had time to put on my boots and take a swig of coffee, and it was out the door!
Sam was a 'scavenger", which can be quite dangerous, as some human foods, or decaying birds, etc, can cause problems. So could not break him of this habit, [BC's can be quite strong-willed] so I fed him a modest breakfast, as well as the main evening mail. This seemed to do the trick.
Rescue dogs can have food insecurity/ anxiety, due to the abuse/neglect of their previous owners, or having to live off the streets.
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