We did a stockmanship and stewardship event in South Dakota with National Cattleman’s Beef Association and I had my dogs along so we made cattlehandling with dogs a portion of the demo.

My Partner, Ron Gill and I discussed the importance of always making stockmanship and the cattle’s well being in mind with all the things we do to work cattle or any livestock. It’s not about the roping, horse work, machines dogs or whatever else you use that’s important, but using all things as help for you to create the right kind of presence so your livestock settles when you approach rather than try to escape, and work for you in a way that they improve each time you work them. If this is not the case, I would evaluate how you are using the aids we have available to,work livestock.

Thisis how I like my dogs to work. She’s also a great companion