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Joe demonstrates step two of how he introduces pups to stock explaining:

  • How he gets inside a pup’s mind before working stock.
  • How to do obedience work on the lead line before working stock.
  • How to stop a pup from jumping up and why it’s not a huge concern.
  • How to select pups for yourself.
  • What Joe looks for in his dog’s genetics.
  • How to identify you need to change your approach because your pup is feeling too much pressure.
  • The three major training tools Joe has.
  • How to incorporate the block with your training aid.
  • How to preempt what your pup is about to do.
  • Why most dogs are more comfortable going clockwise and how to change that.
  • How to move a pup’s shoulders off the stock and drive zones.
  • Tone is key: “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”
  • What happens if you block too hard.
  • Loads more…….

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Joe Spicer

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Joe Spicer from GoGetta Kelpie Stud in Glenthompson Victoria, has been training dogs for 30 years and has won six Australian Working Yard dog titles and more than 100 trial dog trials.

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