COMMANDS "Away" / "Away to Me" = Move around (circle) the sheep in an anti-clockwise direction A is for Away - Anti-clockwise "Come-Bye" = Move around (circle) the sheep in a clockwise direction C is for Come-Bye - Clockwise "Get Back" / "Get Out" = The dog is too close, it must keep further out and give the sheep more room "In Here" = Move through a gap between sheep to separate them - when shedding. The dog will then be expected to drive one bunch of the separated sheep away "Lie Down" = Stop, lie down, slow down or just stand still - but often used to slow the dog down. Intelligent things Border Collies - good ones can usually tell which the handler means by the tone of voice "Look Back" = The dog must leave the sheep it's working and turn around to look for more sheep. An advanced "look back" can be done in such a way as to indicate to the dog which direction the new sheep are located "Stand" = Stand still - the dog must stop but remain on its feet - often used just to slow the dog's speed or get the dog to allow the sheep to go further ahead of it "Take Time" = The dog should slow down - usually used when the dog's likely to push the sheep too hard and therefore panic them "That'll do" = The dog must stop what it's doing and return directly to the handler "There" = Stop flanking (circling) and move straight towards the sheep "Walk Up" / "Walk On" = Move straight towards the sheep in a calm fashion without spooking them |
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1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 2. Memorize your favorite poem. 3. Don't believe all you hear. 4. Don't spend all you have. 5. Don't sleep all you want. 6. When you say, "I love you", mean it. 7. When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye. 8. Be engaged at least 6 months before you get married. 9. Believe in love at first sight. 10. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. 11. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely. 12. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. 13. Don't judge people by their relatives. 14. Talk slowly, but think quickly. 15. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "why do you want to know?" 16. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 17. Call your parents. 18. Say, "God bless you" when you hear someone sneeze. 19. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. 20. Remember the 3 r's: respect for self; respect for others; responsibility for all your actions. 21. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. 22. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. 23. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice. 24. Marry a person you love to talk to. As you grow older, his or her conversational skills will be as important as any other. 25. Spend some time alone. 26. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values. 27. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. 28. Read more books and watch less tv. 29. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll get to enjoy it a second time. 30. Trust in God but lock your car. 31. A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil, harmonious home. 32. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with a current situation. Don't bring up the past. 33. Read between the lines. 34. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality. 35. Be gentle with the earth. 36. PRAY. There's immeasurable power in it. 37. Never interrupt when you are being flattered. Say, "thank you". 38. Mind your own business. 39. Don't trust a person who doesn't close his or her eyes when you kiss them. 40. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before. 41. If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction. 42. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck. 43. Learn the rules, then break some. 44. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each other is greater than your need for each other. 45. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. 46. Remember that your character is your destiny. 47. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. -- Author Unknown |