We hear how to handle cattle with dogs along with how to get cattle settled and used to having dogs around them.  Plus we have market information, hay for sale and lots more all wrapped into this all new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 192 DETAILS WORKING CATTLE WITH DOGS.  Training Your Dogs To Work Cattle Introduction I have been training dogs to work cattle for most of my life. Growing up on a cow/calf operation, good dogs were essential. Getting Started While a round pen is nice, it's not necessary. Using sheep or calves initially can help lay a foundation for your dog. Teaching Your Dog To Shed Cattle To sort cattle from a large herd, your dog needs to learn to “shed.” This requires patience, as dogs may initially feel out of control. Shedding Exercise Steps Start with Calves: Place calves between you and your dog. Use the Fence: Back against the fence, letting calves string out. Create a Break: Use a cattle stick to split the group. Call Your Dog: Bring your dog to the head of the sorted calves. Assign a Job: Move the sorted calves away, giving your dog a task. Handling Different Types Of Cattle Dogs should be more aggressive with rougher cattle and gentler with quieter ones. If your dog is reluctant to work, you may be correcting too harshly. Understanding Behavior Both dogs and livestock have a “bubble.” Encourage your dog to find it for easier movement of cows and calves. Pre-Training Importance Train your dog before taking them to work to reduce mishaps and make tasks easier. By following these steps, you can effectively train your dog to work cattle. UPCOMING SALES & EVENTS ISA Beefmasters: October 5, 2024, San Angelo, Texas World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale: May 15 - 18, 2025 BULL SALE REPORT & RESULTS Churchill Cattle Company Van Newkirk Herefords Gardiner Angus Ranch Cow Camp Ranch Jungels Shorthorn Farms Ellingson Angus Edgar Brothers Angus Schaff Angus Valley Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Clear Springs Cattle Company CK Cattle Mrnak Hereford Ranch Frey Angus Ranch Hoffmann Angus Farms Topp Herefords River Creek Farms Upstream Ranch Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Schiefelbein Farms Wasem Red Angus Raven Angus Krebs Ranch Yon Family Farms Chestnut Angus Eichacker Simmentals & JK Angus Windy Creek Cattle Company Pedersen Broken Heart Ranch Mar Mac Farms Warner Beef Genetics Arda Farms & Freeway Angus Leland Red Angus & Koester Red Angus Fast - Dohrmann - Strommen RBM Livestock Weber Land & Cattle Sundsbak Farms Hidden Angus Wheatland Cattle Company Miller Angus Farms L 83 Ranch U2 Ranch Vollmer Angus Ranch A & B Cattle Carter Angus Farms Roller Ranch Montgomery Ranch Jorgensen Farms DLCC Ranch Four Hill Farm North Country Angus Alliance Spruce Hill Ranch Wilson Angus FEATURING Taylor Garcia, PhD Westway Feed Products https://westwayfeed.com/ @westwayfeed Mark VanZee Livestock Market, Equine Market, Auction Time https://www.auctiontime.com/ https://www.livestockmarket.com/ https://www.equinemarket.com/ @LivestockMkt @EquineMkt @AuctionTime Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial https://www.stonex.com/   @StoneXGroupInc    Shaye Koester Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ @cattleconvos Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email [email protected] FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast available on ALL podcasting apps. Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Tigger & BEC Live This Western American Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world and cattle industry by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education need