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	Herding - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Herding is the act of bringing individual animals together into a group, maintaining the group and moving the group from place to place—or any combination of those.
		The people whose occupation it is to herd or control animals often have herd added to the name of the animal they are herding to describe their occupation (shepherd, goatherd, cowherd).
		Herd behavior is an excessive collective behavior, for example in stock market bubbles, riots, and cults.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Herding (226 words)

	Herding dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A herding dog or pastoral breed is a dog that either has been trained in herding or that is a member of a breed developed for herding.
		Commonly herded animals include cattle, sheep, and reindeer, although it is not unusual for poultry to be handled by dogs.
		Herding dog is also sometimes used to refer to dogs whose primary job is to guard the herd from predators and to be sure that it does not go astray.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Herding_dog (398 words)

	Herding
		Although herding trials are artificial simulations of pastoral or farm situations, they are standardized tests to measure and develop the characteristics of the herding breeds.
		Herding tests and trials are sports and all participants should be guided by the principles of good sportsmanship both in and outside of the test and trial arenas.
		Herding tests and trials shall be open to all eligible breeds except that a specialty club formed for any one of the eligible breeds may be approved to hold a herding event in which only that breed may participate.
	www.richmonddogtraining.com /herding.htm (19860 words)

	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Excels in Herding
		Iris Combe, in her recent history on herding breeds, traces the origin of the Corgi back beyond its pastoral origins and connects it with the Nordic/Spitz type breeds.
		The American Herding Breed Association and the Australian Shepherd Club of America regularly hold trials and give titles to any herding breed dog that competes successfully at a certain level for a specified number of times, similar to the American Kennel Club.
		This is competitive herding and requires a much greater degree of training and experience than the test levels.
	www.pembrokecorgi.org /PE_Herding.html (1733 words)

	Getting Started in Herding
		In order to begin training your beardie in herding it is important to understand a few basic concepts, such as herding instinct, the importance of your relationship with your beardie and the beginning stages of training.
		Herding stock is not based on the dog's "love" for the stock (a common misconception).
		Herding is teamwork between the dog and the handler where the relationship between the dog and the handler is important.
	bccc.pair.com /getstart.htm (1665 words)

	Mauritania - Herding
		In the 1960s, cattle herds in Mauritania were composed of two basic types: the lighter, short-horned zebu, or "maure," which made up perhaps 85 percent of the national herd; and the heavier, long-horned zebu, or "peul." The smaller zebu ranged farther north and were owned by nomadic herders.
		Thus, the herd populations were compressed into a smaller area, increasing pressure on land resources and heightening competition among herding groups and between herders and sedentary farmers.
		Increasingly, herds belonged to urban investors (mostly government officials and traders) and were cared for by hired personnel (drawn from the pool of destitute pastoralists who, having lost herds, migrated to urban areas).
	countrystudies.us /mauritania/48.htm (786 words)

	Herding Page
		When discussing herding, the picture one typically envisions is that of a Border Collie running across a vast, seemingly endless range tending a large flock of sheep.
		The Brown Swiss variety of cattle is not typically used in herding trials in the States, and it would probably be hard to find a dairy farmer who would avail his/her livestock to be schooled by dogs which do not usually handle cattle.
		In a number of accounts of herding dogs reference is made to a breed having been used for droving or having been a drover's dog.
	www.softcom.net /users/aprilr/herding.htm (2010 words)

	Herding Capability Tests
		Herding Capability Tests are sanctioned separately from trials, with a separate form and fee required.
		A dog which works quietly, a dog which barks (a little or a lot), a dog which may feint as though to nip, or actually nips if on larger animals providing it is appropriate for the situation and not a threat to the health or safety of the livestock, are all acceptable.
		It is to be remembered that many dogs through inexperience will make mistakes in their early exposures to livestock, but at all time the tester must see clear-cut evidence of herding instinct, with the dog attempting to keep the animals grouped and attempting to control their movement.
	www.ahba-herding.org /hct.htm (2834 words)

	Herding
		The herding instinct test was devised to introduce Collies and their handlers to herding at the basic level, and is designed to show whether or not a Collie, who may never have had any exposure to livestock, still has the native
		Herding instinct testing is a way to preserve the unique heritage of the herding breeds and open new challenges.
		To take part in a herding instinct test, dogs need not have had prior herding training, but should have had training to come reliably when called; basic training to sit, down or stand-stay is highly recommended, as is prior supervised exposure to livestock.
	members.aol.com /ccawwwsite/cca/herding.html (2858 words)

	The Working Dogs Archive of Feature Articles - HERDING
		Former herding judge and active sheep herder Ann Garner translates an excerpt from Karl Hermann Finger's definitive book on the modern German Shepherd Dog, with detailed information about training and practices in Germany, from the novice dog to training for herding performance.
		Herding instructor Candy Kennedy shares an informative review of what the herding novice can expect from their first instructive sheep herding class experiences in her article on the American Border Collie Network, Class Action.
		The 1997 HGH (German herding) trial is covered in depth by Ann Garner, with photos by Tom O'Dowd that capture the thrilling energy of herding dogs performing the work for which they are bred.
	www.workingdogs.com /articles_herd.htm (932 words)

	Herding
		Herding is not a skill that can be taught to any dog, but rather requires the handler to direct the dog's natural instinct to move the flock as desired.
		Herding Tests are beginning-level performance events that are judged as pass or fail.
		Starting at the end of 2000, herding titles were expanded to specify the course (A, B or C), and the stock (s, d, or c).
	www.abtc.org /herding.htm (532 words)

	Herding dogs, clubs, breeds list, stockdogs - Herding on the Web
		The Herding Trial Dog program, with levels HTD I, II and III, takes place on a standard course with outrun, lift, fetch, wear and/or drive and pen; trials may be held in arenas, although the course is not designed as an arena course and larger fields are preferred.
		The "C" course is meant to reflect herding as done in Europe with large flocks in unfenced areas, although recently the emphasis on the course has been changed to reflect more specifically German trial practices.
		Herding Tested is a noncompetitive test and requires two passes under two different judges.
	www.herdingontheweb.com /programs.htm (1626 words)

	A Border Collie Owner's Glossary of Herding Terms
		HERDING INSTINCT in Border Collies is often referred to as an aborted prey instinct; that is, they stalk and eye stock (their prey) in much the same way as wild dogs hunt prey.
		Thus herding instinct is much more than prey instinct and includes a number of inherent behavioral traits that allow a dog to effectively work stock.
		Herding ability in a Border Collie allows the dog to apply his instinct and develop capabilities with each exposure to stock.
	www.duke.edu /~awho/herding/glossary.htm (2477 words)

	NS German Shepherd Dog Club, Herding
		Herding is a wonderful way for a dog and it's owner to connect and experience the purpose for which it was bred.
		The purpose of competitive herding trial programs is to demonstrate that a dog can perform the functions for which they were originally bred and to further develop their herding skills.
		There are three basic types (or styles) of herding: Driving, what most people think of as herding, involves the dog pushing stock through a stockyard with gates, pens, and chutes.
	www.nsgsdc.com /herding.shtml (276 words)

	German Shepherd Dog - Herding and the German Shepherd Dog - DogBreedz.com
		Herding dogs now work essentially with a human as pack leader in attempting to control herds of livestock.
		Herding dogs may have natural abilities and fall in one of two basic categories- either that of gatherer or driver.
		After being introduced to stock, the animals are taught to position themselves in relation to the handler and stock based on their "job" and the direction in which the herd is to be moved.
	www.dogbreedz.com /dog_articles/dog-article.cfm/dogarticle/herding-german-shepherd-dog.htm (685 words)

	AKC Breeds by Group - Herding Group
		The Herding Group, created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group.
		A remarkable example is the low-set Corgi, perhaps one foot tall at the shoulders, that can drive a herd of cows many times its size to pasture by leaping and nipping at their heels.
		The vast majority of Herding dogs, as household pets, never cross paths with a farm animal.
	www.akc.org /breeds/herding_group.cfm (126 words)

	ABdFC Performance Events - Herding
		He accompanies livestock sellers in their wanderings through villages to fairs and markets and directs the herds along the roadsIn all the small farms the cow dog has a guard role to fulfill.
		When considering herding as an activity for Bouviers, there are several factors to consider.
		Herding with your Bouvier is a challenging and rewarding experience the dogs really enjoy.
	www.bouvier.org /performance/perform_herding.html (891 words)

	HERDING 4 EWE
		Herding 4 Ewe is a training and event center located between Sacramento and San Francisco in Vacaville, CA.
		I wanted to help all breeds to get involved in herding and provide special encouragement to the big “upright” breeds that most trainers were unwilling to work with.
		With AKC jumping into the herding world in 1990 I felt that the herding breeds needed to show that they still had what it takes to be a good, useful dog.
	www.herding4ewe.com (518 words)

	Dog Play: Herding with Your Dog
		When he is herding the barn cats can literally stand under his nose and he will ignore them.
		Anyway, the common assumption is that one can't do herding unless one lives in the country, or has herding animals.
		If your dog is of herding heritage or seems to exhibit natural herding behavior it is worth exploring further.
	www.dogplay.com /Activities/Herding/herding.html (1295 words)

	Dog Play Mall: Herding Gifts, Books and Videos, Tee Shirts, License Frames and More
		I'm eager to add many other breeds herding so if you are an artist/photographer contact me for more information about how we can work together.
		Herding is a square dance and you are the caller..
		Herding with your dog can be an awsome experience, but helps to have a sense of humor if you are going to work with dogs.
	www.dogplayshops.com /herding (282 words)

	Briard Club of California Herding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		And of course the herding instinct - the urge to gather, move and group moving objects.
		The AKC All Breed Herding Trial is for dogs that have received training in herding.
		A herding seminar is given along with a demonstration of proper sheep herding technique.
	www.briardclubofca.org /herding.shtm (373 words)

	American Herding Breed Association
		The American Herding Breed Association was founded in 1986 in response to the increasing interest in herding activities by owners of a wide variety of breeds.
		The "Herding Trial Dog" section, using a set course, leads to the title "HTD" followed by numerals indicating the dog's level: HTD I (started level), HTD II (intermediate level), and HTD III (advanced level).
		The "Herding Ranch Dog" section, using a variety of courses held in a ranch or farm setting, leads to the title "HRD" similarly followed by numerals indicating the dog's level: HRD I, HRD II, and HTD III.
	www.stockdog.com /courses/ahba.htm (457 words)

	Herding/Crowd
		[herd behaviour] "The behavior, although individually rational, produces group behavior that is, in a well-defined sense, irrational.
		DEVENOW, A. and I. Rational Herding in Financial Economics.
		MAUG, E., N.Y. NAIK and T. Herding and delegated portfolio management: the impact of relative performance evaluation on asset ….
	herding-crowd.behaviouralfinance.net (1106 words)

	Herding Dog Webring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The herding dog webring is a ring of sites that are all involved in herding activities - herding dogs, livestock sites, etc. Your site must contain pictures and or information about using dogs for herding activities.
		Our goal is to breed and raise these two herding breeds to maintain their original purpose, for versatility in competition and to make great companions.
		Herding dog trial facility and all breed herding program designed for progressive opportunities for exposure and training with various livestock.
	r.webring.com /hub?ring=herding (1898 words)

	NetLogo User Community Models: Herding
		There is one critical parameter that controls the herding behaviour, this is the degree of importance an agent gives to his neighbours (the coupling parameter).
		These two parameters lead to different dynamics in terms of herding behaviour, for instance the higher the standard deviation the less the periodic component is felt.
		Run the model once as is presented then explore the parameter space by changing first the parameters that control the herding behaviour, then the own signal and finally the noise traders.
	ccl.northwestern.edu /netlogo/models/community/Herding (473 words)

	Herding Dogs
		Early herding dogs were large, powerful animals that, while rough with stock and difficult to control, nevertheless displayed an instinct to gather sheep.
		As these immigrants exchanged sheep herding for sheep ownership, they employed other nationalities, notably Basques, as contract herding labor.
		With its flock under control, the dog herds with calm precision, lightning quick reflexes, an uncommon intelligence and an innate desire to please.
	www.meekersheepdog.com /herding_dog_tradition.htm (891 words)

	Herding With the Shetland Sheepdog
		With the more recent popularization as herding as a sport, there are many Shelties currently working on ranches and competing at herding trials.
		Most owners who participate in herding find great pleasure in working with their dog in a way that allows the dog to express its natural instincts and abilities.
		There are several herding programs which offer a variety of elements for the dog and handler to master.
	www.mcf.com /pages/sheltiehomepage/herdingwithshelties.html (1299 words)

	Herding Group
		Herding dogs have to be both intelligent and agile to perform the duties bestowed upon them, Many of the herding breeds derived from ancient Nordic and Spitz breeds.
		The herding breed dogs are known for their obedience as they take the signals given by the herdsmen and act them out with precise skill.
		Many farms enlist a single dog to herd over a 1,000 animals at a time.
	www.arba.org /HerdingGroup.htm (122 words)

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