This is our tribute to Skidboot, an amazing awesome Cattle Dog trained by David Hartwig. In this video we put our own little twist on David and Skidboot's EPIC ball routine. David trained his dog to only get his ball when he said Three and no other number. It was such a clever trick we decided to do it to! Splash the Border Collie is in my opinion one of the most intelligent dogs in the world, so I figured she would pick the trick up quickly. We’ve practiced it for about 4 days and she’s now got it, that she can only get the ball when I say Three. She prefers not to play with the ball on her own at the end but be told what to do with the ball. She also really likes it when I tell her I am going to grab her feet, so that is also part of the reward.
You can see David and Skidboot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2BfzUIBy9A Just a warning, you will need to get some tissues ready for the end of the video.
Splash is trained without any forms of physical or psychological intimidation, meaning I never pressure her to have to do anything, I always train her to WANT to do what I want her to do.
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This was amazing. that’s truly so amazing that a dog can be trained that well, most definitely inspires me to start working more with my dog! <3
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The beautiful and talented Splash does it again! I always want to train after I watch your dogs, Emily:-)
Always LOVE seeing Splash in action! She totally rocked this trick! 😀
Wow nana and Kiko r my idols I love border collies and their amazing trick I have always wanted one of my own!
Why don’t u make vids anymore?
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Love you💖💖
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She truly IS one of the smartest dogs in the world and an excellent example of the power of positive training. You are an inspiration!
Up the the wall!! Both you and the dog deserve awards for that one. I can only imagine how confused Splash was when that trick was introduced.
Very impressive. Good job! Lots and lots of time and effort for that amazing Splash 🙂
Amazing, amazing display of intelligence, patience and well-trained obedience. You two are an incredible pair! Splash is clearly joyful delivering what you ask for, each and every time.
Amazing, amazing display of intelligence, patience and well-trained obedience. You two are an incredible pair!
Always LOVE watching Splash in action! She mastered that trick! 😀 She’s amazing!
Loved watching Skidboot and David . . . especially their relationship. Relationship is also what makes watching your wonderful videos so special . . . you and your dogs are so connected and respectful of each other.
She is so smart,and you can tell that she loves to make you happy.
I showed this video to my dog and she started following the commands omg. You have a very talented pup <3
I actually laughed out loud when he back up the wall.
Incredibly talented dog and trainer
Beautiful Splash and a credit to your training and patience.
You can see that Border Collies really LIKE being trained. Most dogs are like, “Okay, but when do I get the treat?”
German shepherds too! They’re really high energy and love getting trained,. they’re really reliable work dogs
my border collie is dumb asf and she got diabetes so her energy is now like a normal dog lol. but she loves doing tricks and even how stupid she is she leaned many tricks and loves to do them
Holy moly! I thought my border collie was smart!! Now I know he can do so much more. This was awesome to watch!
Splash is so smart (as are all your dogs). I love watching your videos. I know this is an old one but it is still really cool. 🙂
Totally blown away! Amazing, impressive and fascinating when you think about the patience, dedication, skills, intelligence and most importantly, the love this requires to get there, especially from the owner/trainer! Splash is outstanding. Congrats and greetings to you 2, guys!…
Oh my gosh…this was awesome and brought a BIG smile to my face the whole time! You are such a gifted trainer Emily! Training is so much fun and rewarding and my Texas Heeler loves it and comes begging for more. When you have such smart dogs they NEED the mental stimulation as well as the physical. The bonus is a great relationship with your dog and friend!