“There are no two puppies alike.” That brought tears to my eyes. It’s wonderful to find a video showing someone who has true mastery of their skill. Seeing an old master is a delight to the soul.
Really pleased to come across these videos. Ted was my Great Uncle but I only met him twice in the 1960s when he was at a sheep dog trial at Stanmer Park , Brighton and once at his home in Kent. It is very rewarding in exploring family history to have this video image of a relative born in 1911.
We have a very small 5 acre farm and used Ted's methods on two Border Collies. Both dogs learned fast, really fast, and when people watch us work the dogs they think we are professionals when actually it was our first time. No clickers and only whistle for lay down. RIP Ted your legacy lives on with You Tube. Many thanks to gazellefilms Maurice R Porter
To receive comments like this is truly uplifting, and really makes me glad that I managed to get this programme made towards the end of his (Ted's) life. I only hope that a certain editor of a certain magazine reads this, and now eats his own words of disparaging and reproachful criticism he made when I first put this out on video back in the 1990's. His agenda of trying to bury it for his own ends failed, proving what he and his cohorts were really all about. Time and the wwweb told on him.
@@gazellefilms Seeing this movie changed my thinking and set me off in a new direction at avery difficult time for me health-wise. Thank you for making it.
Love this....see.......a no nonsense approach to getting dogs obedience and respect...these days these bleeding hearts who think dogs are human babies and put clothes on them ...I have nothing but respect for these videos.....with love from Canada
Beautiful video. Not only is it set in the mystical realm of Kent, with a stone farm cottage and peaceful sheep in the fields, the master-dog relationship is amazing. I liked the down training using the foot on the lead method. It does not look cruel here, and the dogs respond as well as any professionally trained dogs. The positive training only people could learn from this. he seems a very nice, humble man, and you can always believe the dog.
So thankful for the recording of this fine old shepherd. I am sad that this seems to be all there is left of him. I would too that I could buy these recording in a DVD format. Would somewhere there was a biography of him. He and Pope Robertson's out print book: Anyone Can Do It , are the best I have found. Ted Hope I can tell was the best of the best.
This was put out on dvd around 15 years ago. Before that on vhs tape. A remaster for dvd is in the pipeline. Thank you for your positive comments, much appreciated.
Gosh can't you see how old this is, just by the way he trains a lay down. Now a days you teach by putting a treat in your hand on the floor and getting them down this way. He reminds me very much of the Barbra Woodhouse method. Great video thanks for posting.
Thanks so much for this series of training videos. Lovely farmer, great dogs . He has a kind and sensible way of training which anyone could learn from
Hi Ted - I rescue ill treated Border Collies & one of my dogs was so beaten & kicked that he was a nervous wreck it took me almost 2 years before he would come anywhere near me - I am used to Border Collies - love the breed so when poor old Kip collapsed & died in my garden aged 13 years old took me totally by surprise so I have now rescued another Border Collie that has been kicked in the mouth & also had a tail cut off so I am going to give her a great life - I have over an acre of land & at the bottom of my garden are woods - my oldest Border was Georgie almost 17 years old !!!!
Hi Susie, Thank you for sharing your story. You are a godsend, giving these wonderful intelligent dogs a new life, showing them love & kindness. Seeing them recovered from their mental & physical injuries is so rewarding. Need more like you In the world.
this guy is amazing i just inherited my grandmothers flock of sheep and well i need something to help me cause i just have so many issues with the current fenceing and protection of the sheep plus we need a dog in general this is perfect!
@1937irma I'm currently engaged In another project, but I do have more usable material (both film & stills) on Ted Hope. I will definitely be putting something together (for youtube) in the near future. The "Shepherds Life" Documentary will also be reposted In high definition. Thanks for your interest.
Really interesting video from 1996 thank you. My ancestors were Shepherds which made it even more interesting for me. I am now going to see if I can train my dog all the beginners steps while using the more modern science of clicker and lure training and conforming to the Progressive Reinforcement Training Manifesto.
The truth is, dogs have their unique way to think, and when you want to teach your dog advanced lessons and tricks, you ought to perceive the secrets behind their actions Watch here ==> plus.google.com/107984602498948672598/posts/ZndGCQHkPrj
@TheEvans1234 I'm certain you could get help from a trainer. I made the video under the guidance of Ted Hope, and as such am not qualified to give advice on sheepdog training. Sorry.
@Mrsevi7 Very true, I think there is alot to be learned from from the patience, dedication and skill of some of these older generation handlers/ trainers, and it is useualy the handler who needs training before the dog.
Im pretty sure Mr 'butt head'?,,,did say the dog needs toknow its general commands first and Im pretty sure you wouldnt have called him that ridiculous name to his face, so why do it on here?. Shame he isint still around, as he could have taught you a thing or two about basic manners.
“There are no two puppies alike.” That brought tears to my eyes. It’s wonderful to find a video showing someone who has true mastery of their skill. Seeing an old master is a delight to the soul.
Glad you enjoyed.
Best training series ever for training any herding dog ! Ageless Series.
Really pleased to come across these videos. Ted was my Great Uncle but I only met him twice in the 1960s when he was at a sheep dog trial at Stanmer Park , Brighton and once at his home in Kent. It is very rewarding in exploring family history to have this video image of a relative born in 1911.
This man is a legend, and thanks to him I have 3 brilliant working/ trial dogs and 3 best friends,
Tom you are spot on. Your dogs give you unconditional love by giving them training.
I love this mans patience and understanding - a master of his charge and in a kind way. A great example to any dog lover.
seems a lovely man...sad to hear he is no longer with us. His words of wisdom will live on in our dogs!
We have a very small 5 acre farm and used Ted's methods on two Border Collies. Both dogs learned fast, really fast, and when people watch us work the dogs they think we are professionals when actually it was our first time. No clickers and only whistle for lay down. RIP Ted your legacy lives on with You Tube. Many thanks to gazellefilms Maurice R Porter
Thank you, it is very gratifying to hear this.
Really stoked at YT's algorithms for reminding me of this, some 14 years after it was uploaded.
To receive comments like this is truly uplifting, and really makes me glad that I managed to get this programme made towards the end of his (Ted's) life. I only hope that a certain editor of a certain magazine reads this, and now eats his own words of disparaging and reproachful criticism he made when I first put this out on video back in the 1990's. His agenda of trying to bury it for his own ends failed, proving what he and his cohorts were really all about. Time and the wwweb told on him.
How old is Ted Hope in this video?
@@majawn Was a five year gap between filming sessions. So he was around 79 In some scenes & 84 In others.
@@gazellefilms Seeing this movie changed my thinking and set me off in a new direction at avery difficult time for me health-wise. Thank you for making it.
Love this....see.......a no nonsense approach to getting dogs obedience and respect...these days these bleeding hearts who think dogs are human babies and put clothes on them ...I have nothing but respect for these videos.....with love from Canada
it's okay for people to have a dog that isn't a working dog.
Beautiful video. Not only is it set in the mystical realm of Kent, with a stone farm cottage and peaceful sheep in the fields, the master-dog relationship is amazing. I liked the down training using the foot on the lead method. It does not look cruel here, and the dogs respond as well as any professionally trained dogs. The positive training only people could learn from this. he seems a very nice, humble man, and you can always believe the dog.
brilliant video
Good to hear and thank you for your appreciation.
So thankful for the recording of this fine old shepherd. I am sad that this seems to be all there is left of him. I would too that I could buy these recording in a DVD format. Would somewhere there was a biography of him. He and Pope Robertson's out print book: Anyone Can Do It , are the best I have found. Ted Hope I can tell was the best of the best.
This was put out on dvd around 15 years ago. Before that on vhs tape. A remaster for dvd is in the pipeline. Thank you for your positive comments, much appreciated.
That "that'll do" is the most British thing I've ever heard🤣😂
Gosh can't you see how old this is, just by the way he trains a lay down. Now a days you teach by putting a treat in your hand on the floor and getting them down this way. He reminds me very much of the Barbra Woodhouse method. Great video thanks for posting.
+PurdyBear1 It did work for many years before him.
I don't train my dogs with treats just giving them a small sign of affection is enough to keep them wanting to please you not just wanting a treat.
No working dog trainers use treats
Working dogs are not trained on treats.
Never train a dog with treats. I use this same method with my collies and working labs.
Thanks so much for this series of training videos. Lovely farmer, great dogs . He has a kind and sensible way of training which anyone could learn from
Thank you, unfortunately this was the only training video I was able to make before Ted died in 1997.
This is lovely.
Hi Ted - I rescue ill treated Border Collies & one of my dogs was so beaten & kicked that he was a nervous wreck it took me almost 2 years before he would come anywhere near me - I am used to Border Collies - love the breed so when poor old Kip collapsed & died in my garden aged 13 years old took me totally by surprise so I have now rescued another Border Collie that has been kicked in the mouth & also had a tail cut off so I am going to give her a great life - I have over an acre of land & at the bottom of my garden are woods - my oldest Border was Georgie almost 17 years old !!!!
Hi Susie, Thank you for sharing your story. You are a godsend, giving these wonderful intelligent dogs a new life, showing them love & kindness. Seeing them recovered from their mental & physical injuries is so rewarding. Need more like you In the world.
an amazing man would have loved to meet him so much knowledge. tfs
Such a precious, patient man. Sad he is no longer with us. He reminds me of the movie Babe can't help but wonder if he didn't inspire that movie. ❤️
Ted you hero! LEGEND
this guy is amazing i just inherited my grandmothers flock of sheep and well i need something to help me cause i just have so many issues with the current fenceing and protection of the sheep plus we need a dog in general this is perfect!
R.I.P Ted x
@1937irma I'm currently engaged In another project, but I do have more usable material (both film & stills) on Ted Hope. I will definitely be putting something together (for youtube) in the near future. The "Shepherds Life" Documentary will also be reposted In high definition. Thanks for your interest.
great job i keep sheepdogs too ted looks to b Great with his dog R.I.P x
Thank you for your appreciation.
Many thanks for your comments, much appreciated.
Very Good Ted i have a Sheep Dog Called Shep we love your Video's many Thank's. :-)
A pleasure, thank you for your appreciation.
Really interesting video from 1996 thank you. My ancestors were Shepherds which made it even more interesting for me. I am now going to see if I can train my dog all the beginners steps while using the more modern science of clicker and lure training and conforming to the Progressive Reinforcement Training Manifesto.
Thanks for watching & your appreciation.
The truth is, dogs have their unique way to think, and when you want to teach your dog advanced lessons and tricks, you ought to perceive the secrets behind their actions Watch here ==> plus.google.com/107984602498948672598/posts/ZndGCQHkPrj
@kaytexels Thank you so much for your support & appreciation.
Many Thanks, Much Appreciated.
that dog is impeccable!
thanks for tips =]
@1937irma Will have to see what I can dig out the archives.
R.I.P ted
Man the Ted! :)
This is so cool
grate insite and help thanks
@megen1996 Thank you, very good to hear this.
top man love it rip
@TheEvans1234 I'm certain you could get help from a trainer. I made the video under the guidance of Ted Hope, and as such am not qualified to give advice on sheepdog training. Sorry.
@Mrsevi7 Very true, I think there is alot to be learned from from the patience, dedication and skill of some of these older generation handlers/ trainers, and it is useualy the handler who needs training before the dog.
👍🏼
@Kd7jfb Life just isn't the same without him & Mini.
Perhaps you could give us the benefit of your experience then.
1:27
"Dog or Bitch in the Best Working Condition"
What?
My dog is very scared of sheep.
gotta train butt head
Im pretty sure Mr 'butt head'?,,,did say the dog needs toknow its general commands first and Im pretty sure you wouldnt have called him that ridiculous name to his face, so why do it on here?. Shame he isint still around, as he could have taught you a thing or two about basic manners.