Train a Cow Dog Video Series - Training Reata

Do you want to learn how to train a cow dog?

Then you will enjoy this video series!

See how we trained Reata, a registered Hangin Tree Cowdog.

Starting a Cow Dog on Stock

At five months old, Reata already knows some commands.

Now watch as we start training her on goats.

Before You Start a Cow Dog

on Stock

What we train a cow dog to know before we start teaching them commands on stock.

Introducing a Cow Dog

to Stock

Example of letting a cow dog learn about stock in a positive, fun environment.

Reata is five months old here.

Training a Cow Dog on Cattle

At 13 months, Reata has been on cattle about 5 times.

We are training her that it’s exciting to find cattle and group them. Also, to stay on her side of the cattle, opposite from handler.

Registering a Hangin Tree Cowdog

The Hangin Tree Cowdog breed is different from all others I know of because they require that you provide video footage or photos proving that your dog bites both the heads and heels of cattle before you can register them.

The purpose is to sort off any dogs that don’t have the courage it takes to be a cow dog, keeping the breed strong.

We sent this video to the Hangin Tree Cowdog Association Board.

We also filled out our registration request in our on-line association account, and got them Reata’s appendix papers.

They reviewed her video and information, and decided that she met their requirements, then they updated her status on our on-line account to “Permanent Registered” and got us her new papers showing her status.

Are you wondering what kind of cow dog would be best for you?

Learn more about the Hangin Tree Cowdog breed in this article:

What is a Hangin Tree Cowdog?