@@runbambirun mine tries to herd the cats. I must admit I did appreciate he did this when one of the cats escaped. he had him back home in less than 1 minute. He also likes to "chase" the neighbor's tractors. every time they drive by he runs parallel to them, wags his tail and barks to say hi (fenced in yard so he's safe), so they always wave back at him and us.
Ace is magnificent. I see he was 8 when this was filmed and the video is 7 years old, so he may not be with us anymore. I hope he had a long happy life.
@@G3RIVER I'm sorry for your loss, he was a special dog. He seemed to have great instincts and didn't need much direction. What a great extra pair of hands (paws) to have on the farm. I'm happy he had a good life, and good innings. Did he pass on those skills to a younger dog?
A *lot*. There are mentions from classical Rome of ancient Britain being the best place to import herding, hunting, and fighting dogs from. One of the possible origins of the word 'Collie' is the ancient Brythonic word for 'useful'.
border collie only became a registered breed in the 1970's and you can still get traits of other sporting dog breeds in them. spotted muzzle/legs = pointer/spaniel. am not sure if registering the breed will do any good long term as it wiil perhaps restrict colour and shape at the expense of ability. we had a pedigree in the 1990's his uncle was welsh champion but already the selective breeding had a potential negative - he suffered from summer allergies - a farm dog.
Cattle are much more dangerous than sheep so Ace has to be assertive and bold and he earned his keep that day. Well done Lynn you trained him well. Thank you for your great video
While cattle are certainly and for obvious reasons more dangerous then sheep. They herd similarly. Cows, while delicious, don't quite have the intelligence to realize their size is any sort of advantage. There are rare exceptions. We have had cows that break this general rule as well as goats who thought they must weigh 5000 pounds. Those get shipped to the sale barn real quick :)
@@tfactor7998 Yeah it was an interesting experience for my when I was at my grandma's house and a bunch of cattle were on the road home. I was spooked and just tried to slowly walk by, but they were super timid and just made way for me.
In past times in Scotland, cattle were walked from the North to huge markets called Trysts, in the Central Lowlands. These journeys took weeks and the drovers used Bearded Collies. These dogs would be sent off on their own to drive the cattle from isolated valleys and to gather them together for the journey. They were intelligent and very independent dogs. I have had four Bearded Collies over the years and a lot of those qualities remain. The pedigree dogs now have long hair but given the chance, they will happily swim in a loch or wander in the rain. When my children were young they were herded away from danger and watched over by our dogs.
I have a border collie, Australian cattle dog mix. I had no idea what breeds she was, just knew a puppy needed a home. I had no clue what I was in for! So much energy, so intelligent, sweet and smart. She is a family pet, So not a working dog, but she has her tendencies. Doesn't like when someone leaves a room, or if two people hug. And she has scared every delivery driver so bad, they will no longer approach my door. They fascinate me now that I've gotten to learn more about them. Extraordinary. Thank you for this video.
I grew up in Detroit, knew nothing about farm animals, joined the military at 18. After my 2nd Iraq deployment, I was offered a shot at a 1st Cav position where we rode horses like the 1880s Cav in rodeos around the country (recruiting and retention type stuff as the war made that difficult). Looking at my 3rd Iraq deployment straight in the face, I said sure, and all of a sudden, I was taking care of horses every day as a 35 Series Army soldier. Had a dog there, Sgt. Buddy. For everything I lacked in the ability to be a farm hand, that dog made up for. We had some mean ear horses, and that dog was amazing at moving them and our mules. He was a better soldier than half the people I worked with in my time. Anyway, this city boy loved your video, and just wanted to share that since it reminded me of an amazing time in my life. Thanks for sharing!
I've seen Border Collies in action they are incredible. Ace going back after that last cow is a prime example of how smart they are. And they love doing what they do. Truly an amazing breed.
Thank you for this posting…. Brings back memories of by best dog ever, Wolfgang,a border collie who lived over 17 yrs, by my side always. Proud to have given him the best life possible- short of having a herding job. I’ve been to many demonstrations at country fairs, these dogs never cease to amaze
I love how he went back for that straggler. I think even the owner wasn't 100% sure there was another one because he said "there must be another one...." as Ace went back. That last cow thought she could fool them and stay out to eat more, but you can't fool Ace!
You can tell Ace is THRILLED to be handed this important job! His eyes glisten & he looks so proud of himself at the end. Border collies are the greatest dogs on earth, lol!
One of the most amazing things I’ve seen on UA-cam. I knew border collies are instinctive herders and very intelligent, but had never seen one in action like this.
My grandparents had a similar dog like yours when i was a boy in the 50's. I'd love watching my grandpa tell the dog to go get the cows . I remember that they had 14 milking cows . My grandmother was the person who hand milked them all .She would let me crank the handle on the pasturizer cream separator. I loved spending time on the farm every summer . [ Canada }
Working dogs are so smart and so tuned-in to their human. It’s really an amazing thing to see. We have field bred english cockers in our family, excellent bird dogs for quail down in South Georgia. My dad’s favorite over the years was a blue roan named Chief. He understood I swear every word my dad would say. Not just out in the pines, but sitting in the family room shooting the breeze. He’d follow along. When my dad would get frustrated or sleepy or hungry somehow Chief knew and would comfort him or go get his slippers or go grab a bag of chips from the pantry. Dad rarely left him behind when he did anything - Chief went to work with him, went to run errands, everything. And when they weren’t together he would sit next to dad’s chair and not let anyone sit there. Chief died of kidney failure very unexpectedly at age 12 and my dad was inconsolable. Only time I ever saw him cry. Not when his dad died, or his mom. When he lost chief he wept at the dinner table.
Sneaky cheese thief, we had only one purebred dog, an albino beagle. My dad drove almost 200 miles round trip to get that dog. Turned out to be a dud. He was gun shy and petrified of thunder as well. My dad was so disgusted. Before we had the Beagle we had a mixed breed hunting dog, part pointer & part setter, and he went hunting everywhere with my brothers. Ran alongside their bikes for miles & miles. He was a character. My dad cried like a baby when he died. Actually we all did. He was one in a million.
Beautiful story. Sounds like Chief was one in a million. I don’t know if there is an afterlife - I’d like to believe there is - if only to meet our beloved pets again. It just breaks our hearts when they pass away, doesn’t it!? 💔
How handsome! We have a border collie and he's a good dog. Not trained to herd. He would love it! He's our companion. And patiently helps me put my chickens up. He's always easing along giving them time to go where they should instead of scattering so I guess that's herding in a way.
Definitely herding! Fowl are some of the hardest critters for dogs to herd because they require a very finessed touch and will scatter easily with too much pressure. Your border collie is talented!
It's lovely to see a working bred dog, doing the thing that he was actually bred for generations to do. These dogs belong on a farm, not as a pet in someone's apartment or house. They are so intelligent and need a huge amount of daily exercise and mental stimulation, and when they don't get it, the dog acts out. When this happens, it is entirely the fault of the people who didn't research the breed and learn what owning a border collie entails. Great video mate, well done.
Just wondering..is that cat in your picture allowed to go out as he pleases? While you are busy berating Border Collie lovers who don't have farms but do have a dog?
1. I lol’ed when he said hurry up and Ace did 2. I’ve never seen cows move that fast 3. It’s so good to see an animal doing what it was made for not just cooped up somewhere!
What a lovely dog, I myself have a border collie cross, I've not long started cattle farming , I'd love for my rex to be like ace.. He's a credit to you.. amazing dog..
Nothing finer than watching a herding dog do it's job💕 Amazing training 👌 Such a GREAT dog💖 They are born for THIS work👍 and seeing it in action is a pure pleasure🙏
What a good boy. Anyone that owns livestock should have a border collie. I have watched these dogs in the Soldier Hallow Classic several times and I am always amazed at how smart they are👍
There's nothing like a good Border Collie. I was lucky enough to attend the Scottish nationals 5 years in a row. Great dogs, great people, great country, great memories.
Good job, you have a smart dog there. We used to have a tv show over here in the UK called one man and his dog, except sometimes he used two. They would run out and fetch back a herd of sheep and pen them. Lost points if the sheep went too fast etc. Great to watch….
Really appreciated that when Ace disobeyed the command "walk up" that you recognized that he knew better and just laughed. Real working partners. Thanks for sharing.
Love to see working dogs (farm, police, army) work. My dog is IGP trained he loves nothing more than finding the helper (crook) and arresting one from a distance. It is all a game to him. And he always looks so proud at me "look what I just did!!". Getting his ball at the end is just a bonus..
What an amazing dog this is so cool! I have never seen a border collie in action! Stellar! I heard he passed I am so sorry, at least you have this to look back on too! God Bless you ! Ty for sharing!
Reminds me of growing up and our border collie did the same. He knew the time, the location, and my Dad's signal. What a sight. He had a great smile bringing those cattle in. Thank you for sharing your video
We have three rescue dogs: Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Russell Terrier and Mini Pinscher. Our corgi, a male, always likes to herd the two girls to keep them together when we take walks. It’s hilarious, but actually helpful to us! Dogs are wonderful, aren’t they?
I have a chihuahua who herds my other chihuahua back to the house when she won't come. I tell him go get her and he runs out and circles around her and around her and drives her back to the house. He literally looks like this border collie on her heels all the way. We live on acreage with a pretty large yard/woods, so she can get pretty far away. She hates it when he herds her back, but he is young and faster than her. I never had to teach him, he just started doing it. When I realized it could be a benefit to me, I just went with it and use it when she doesn't listen to me calling her....lol
Nice to see a well trained dog, exactly knowing what he should do. And doing it with a kind of joy and getting a „good boy“ back for a good job. These dogs need a job for their joy of life 👌
Ace is beautiful - and I love the way he stayed behind to get the last cow 😂🤦🏽♀. Cows are one of my favourite animals and even they seemed content - such lovely footage, thank you for showing it to us. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹
What a fabulous dog. Whenever I see a Border Collie as a house pet, I just think how sad and bored and frustrated they must be. My uncle worked sheep and his dogs were brilliant. They were born to work and they were superb at it.
What an amazing video of an amazing dog. Really enjoyed watching it and his owner has done a great job with his training. Sorry to hear that Ace has passed. He's probably herding cows in doggy heaven.
Had one as a kid, '60-'70. Great dog, beautiful coat, coloring. My mom kept her when I got married, joined the Corps. It's not a joke when I say "should'a kept the dog, forgot the chick."
This is my favorite dog. I don't have the right stimulating environment for this type of dog, but I appreciate them and admire their intellect so highly. Such a cool creature!
I love watching working dogs of any kind, the minds of dogs is wonderful. Mine loved riding in the car and knew when we were getting close to home on the five different routes I used. As a kid on trips down to South Wales to see mums' family, I would be taken out into the countryside to visit farms and farm shows. One dairy farmer had to herd his milkers along a stretch of highway, he wanted to do this as quickly as possible. To aid him he had a pair of Welsh corgis the type of dog the late Queen had. The dogs would pull on the cows' tail and be out of the way before the kick came. It was great to watch how a 1ft high dog could control a one & half ton cow.
What a good dog. My spoiled cows are trained to the cattle cube bucket, I swear they can hear me fill it at the house 1/2 mile away and are at the fence waiting by the time I get there.
Collies will herd just about anything . On my Dad's farm we had one that like to herd the chickens and the duck. Watching a Working Dog work is always a pleasure TY 4 sharing your dog with us.
The dog looked so satisfied with himself at the end..he knows he is a good dog.
Oh, he knows he's the best.
“ I want to herd more cows” I don’t want to get in the truck..😆
That must be what it feels like to be created specifically for a purpose and to be really good at that purpose.
I need to send this video to my neighbor.
They have two Australian shepherds that are always kept in the house 😢
He knows he's the BEST dog... because that's what BCs are.
I like how Ace went back and brought in that last straggler.
He’s the bouncer
Hes probably dealt with him before :)
Showed his dedication to doing his job.
No cow left behind!
honestly that was what made him a G
Like the way he "looked back " on command .. the trainer sure did a great job with Ace !
That was a voiceover. Actually the dog did everything himself without commands and then the owner pretends to control him.
@@AllahDoesNotExist 🤣
Yes, that dog must have thought, when it was asked to look back, “ There ain’t nothin’ there ya old fool! Just let me handle this, ok!?”
@@AllahDoesNotExist How do you know that? Were you there?
@@paddlefar9175 The man was just trying to keep the dog vigilant by telling him to look back. It doesn't matter whether or not something was there.
These dogs live for this, they love their jobs, magnificent. RIP Ace..
There is no animal more contented than a Border Collie with some things that need herding! What a Star he is.
we had a Border Collie who used to get his ass kicked regularly. He just wouldn't stop trying to round up the neighbourhood dogs. They didn't like it.
...except maybe a Kelpie. I love watching these dogs do what they love to do...just amazing.
@@runbambirun mine tries to herd the cats. I must admit I did appreciate he did this when one of the cats escaped. he had him back home in less than 1 minute. He also likes to "chase" the neighbor's tractors. every time they drive by he runs parallel to them, wags his tail and barks to say hi (fenced in yard so he's safe), so they always wave back at him and us.
Ace is worth his weight in gold.
Australian Shepard are awesome just like Border Collie
Ace is magnificent. I see he was 8 when this was filmed and the video is 7 years old, so he may not be with us anymore. I hope he had a long happy life.
Ace died last year. He did have a happy life while he was with us.
@@G3RIVER I'm sorry for your loss, he was a special dog. He seemed to have great instincts and didn't need much direction. What a great extra pair of hands (paws) to have on the farm. I'm happy he had a good life, and good innings. Did he pass on those skills to a younger dog?
@@Spike-ck5tj He has offspring all over the world. He had a lot fun in that department too.
@@G3RIVER Good to hear : ) 👍
@@G3RIVER you must be sad but certainly loved and looked out for him as Ace looked out for you and the cows. Great dog!!!
Never seen the "Hurry up" command? Well done and well taught. What an incredible dog.
LOL.. I don’t think that was a “command” 😂
@@janetownley That's what many people don't understand, as we are taught to treat all animals like they are primitive
That is what I was going to write.
I’ve seen it before, I get that often at work too
@@janetownleysure seems like Ace knew exactly what it meant for ‘not a command’, it is absolutely and Ace does his job incredibly well.
A well-trained dog is a joy to watch. I love watching well-trained working dogs.
Seeing a border collie at work always makes me wonder how many generations did it take to establish the breed and its herding skills.
A *lot*. There are mentions from classical Rome of ancient Britain being the best place to import herding, hunting, and fighting dogs from. One of the possible origins of the word 'Collie' is the ancient Brythonic word for 'useful'.
@@anananandsdsdsds3486 Thanks for that, it makes for very pleasant thoughts...
The Border Collie is of Scottish origin so may have taken its name from the local black faced sheep called Cooly.
border collie only became a registered breed in the 1970's and you can still get traits of other sporting dog breeds in them. spotted muzzle/legs = pointer/spaniel. am not sure if registering the breed will do any good long term as it wiil perhaps restrict colour and shape at the expense of ability. we had a pedigree in the 1990's his uncle was welsh champion but already the selective breeding had a potential negative - he suffered from summer allergies - a farm dog.
All of them :)
Cattle are much more dangerous than sheep so Ace has to be assertive and bold and he earned his keep that day. Well done Lynn you trained him well. Thank you for your great video
While cattle are certainly and for obvious reasons more dangerous then sheep. They herd similarly. Cows, while delicious, don't quite have the intelligence to realize their size is any sort of advantage. There are rare exceptions. We have had cows that break this general rule as well as goats who thought they must weigh 5000 pounds. Those get shipped to the sale barn real quick :)
@@tfactor7998 Yeah it was an interesting experience for my when I was at my grandma's house and a bunch of cattle were on the road home. I was spooked and just tried to slowly walk by, but they were super timid and just made way for me.
Nerd
Ace won the "puppy lottery!" What a great place for a dog to live. That's not "work" for him, it's "fun!"
Freedom to roam around outside.. I agree.. 🤝
In past times in Scotland, cattle were walked from the North to huge markets called Trysts, in the Central Lowlands. These journeys took weeks and the drovers used Bearded Collies.
These dogs would be sent off on their own to drive the cattle from isolated valleys and to gather them together for the journey. They were intelligent and very independent dogs.
I have had four Bearded Collies over the years and a lot of those qualities remain.
The pedigree dogs now have long hair but given the chance, they will happily swim in a loch or wander in the rain. When my children were young they were herded away from danger and watched over by our dogs.
Hate that I'm late to the party, but this was one hell of a demonstration of what a well trained dog is capable of on the farm. Outstanding video!
@GadsdenFlyer ! - It's NEVER too late on UA-cam!
I have a border collie, Australian cattle dog mix. I had no idea what breeds she was, just knew a puppy needed a home. I had no clue what I was in for! So much energy, so intelligent, sweet and smart. She is a family pet, So not a working dog, but she has her tendencies. Doesn't like when someone leaves a room, or if two people hug. And she has scared every delivery driver so bad, they will no longer approach my door. They fascinate me now that I've gotten to learn more about them. Extraordinary. Thank you for this video.
I grew up in Detroit, knew nothing about farm animals, joined the military at 18. After my 2nd Iraq deployment, I was offered a shot at a 1st Cav position where we rode horses like the 1880s Cav in rodeos around the country (recruiting and retention type stuff as the war made that difficult). Looking at my 3rd Iraq deployment straight in the face, I said sure, and all of a sudden, I was taking care of horses every day as a 35 Series Army soldier.
Had a dog there, Sgt. Buddy. For everything I lacked in the ability to be a farm hand, that dog made up for. We had some mean ear horses, and that dog was amazing at moving them and our mules. He was a better soldier than half the people I worked with in my time.
Anyway, this city boy loved your video, and just wanted to share that since it reminded me of an amazing time in my life. Thanks for sharing!
I've seen Border Collies in action they are incredible. Ace going back after that last cow is a prime example of how smart they are.
And they love doing what they do. Truly an amazing breed.
I love how he’s carefully stalking them from 1/4 mile away and you’re like, “Hey, hurry up”!
Thank you for this posting…. Brings back memories of by best dog ever, Wolfgang,a border collie who lived over 17 yrs, by my side always. Proud to have given him the best life possible- short of having a herding job. I’ve been to many demonstrations at country fairs, these dogs never cease to amaze
I love how he went back for that straggler. I think even the owner wasn't 100% sure there was another one because he said "there must be another one...." as Ace went back. That last cow thought she could fool them and stay out to eat more, but you can't fool Ace!
I think the owner already knew. That was a total of 10 cows with the straggler.
It’s just incredible to watch these dogs work. One dog directing a pack of massive animals with ease, what a sight.
It's good to see a professional craftsman doing his job and enjoying how well he does it.
You can tell Ace is THRILLED to be handed this important job! His eyes glisten & he looks so proud of himself at the end. Border collies are the greatest dogs on earth, lol!
Yeah border collies love working and tasks
What a charge to see those cows come over the hill. Excellent doggo. Ace is indeed an ace!
Just beautiful. Thank you
His name suits him! Ace indeed. What a partner you have there 👍
That was amazing. I love all dogs, but that was is 1st rate. God bless.
One of the most amazing things I’ve seen on UA-cam. I knew border collies are instinctive herders and very intelligent, but had never seen one in action like this.
watched a sheep herder where directions (left/right) were done via human whistle. But today, including the look-back, well, I was impressed.
Amazing to see this wonderful do his thing!❤
@@cliffontheroad Ace knew all of the whistle commands as well.
@E Conner When you say "knew" I take it that Ace has since passed?
@@Fordham1969 Sorry to say he died last year with cancer.
What a beautiful place to live ! 😍 Is that heaven 😍
My grandparents had a similar dog like yours when i was a boy in the 50's. I'd love watching my grandpa tell the dog to go get the cows . I remember that they had 14 milking cows . My grandmother was the person who hand milked them all .She would let me crank the handle on the pasturizer cream separator. I loved spending time on the farm every summer . [ Canada }
Awesome dog with his awesome owner
Well done !
That is such a happy and well trained dog!
Working dogs are so smart and so tuned-in to their human. It’s really an amazing thing to see. We have field bred english cockers in our family, excellent bird dogs for quail down in South Georgia. My dad’s favorite over the years was a blue roan named Chief. He understood I swear every word my dad would say. Not just out in the pines, but sitting in the family room shooting the breeze. He’d follow along. When my dad would get frustrated or sleepy or hungry somehow Chief knew and would comfort him or go get his slippers or go grab a bag of chips from the pantry. Dad rarely left him behind when he did anything - Chief went to work with him, went to run errands, everything. And when they weren’t together he would sit next to dad’s chair and not let anyone sit there. Chief died of kidney failure very unexpectedly at age 12 and my dad was inconsolable. Only time I ever saw him cry. Not when his dad died, or his mom. When he lost chief he wept at the dinner table.
Very touching
Sneaky cheese thief, we had only one purebred dog, an albino beagle. My dad drove almost 200 miles round trip to get that dog. Turned out to be a dud. He was gun shy and petrified of thunder as well. My dad was so disgusted. Before we had the Beagle we had a mixed breed hunting dog, part pointer & part setter, and he went hunting everywhere with my brothers. Ran alongside their bikes for miles & miles. He was a character. My dad cried like a baby when he died. Actually we all did. He was one in a million.
Beautiful story. Sounds like Chief was one in a million. I don’t know if there is an afterlife - I’d like to believe there is - if only to meet our beloved pets again. It just breaks our hearts when they pass away, doesn’t it!? 💔
Love that. Ace put in double time once he heard the whistle and hurry up...
I am not surprised that border collies are the most intelligent dogs. Impressive!!!❤
wow what a champ. that would take a person so much time and energy compared to the fast joy that dog just experienced.
"I'd hate to go back to life without one of these dogs". Truer words...
It's always a pleasure to see a working dog work so well.
I just want to scoop up Ace and hug him. He is a love and a joy! Thanks for sharing.
How handsome! We have a border collie and he's a good dog. Not trained to herd. He would love it! He's our companion. And patiently helps me put my chickens up. He's always easing along giving them time to go where they should instead of scattering so I guess that's herding in a way.
Definitely herding! Fowl are some of the hardest critters for dogs to herd because they require a very finessed touch and will scatter easily with too much pressure. Your border collie is talented!
It's lovely to see a working bred dog, doing the thing that he was actually bred for generations to do. These dogs belong on a farm, not as a pet in someone's apartment or house. They are so intelligent and need a huge amount of daily exercise and mental stimulation, and when they don't get it, the dog acts out. When this happens, it is entirely the fault of the people who didn't research the breed and learn what owning a border collie entails. Great video mate, well done.
These dogs will do anything you ask them to do. I don't understand why anybody would not like to have one of them.
Just wondering..is that cat in your picture allowed to go out as he pleases? While you are busy berating Border Collie lovers who don't have farms but do have a dog?
Un-BEE-Freaking-Lievable!! What a beautiful little boy is he!
This just showed up and brought a huge smile to my face! What a smart boy!
Watching a good BC is a thing of beauty.
Yes he is a great dog & a great trainer. My cows come when called while my dog relaxes in his armchair.
My dog would have taken one look at the horizon, and then headed for it! 😂😂
Terrific dog. Border collies greatest of all breeds. 🙋♂️🏴
1. I lol’ed when he said hurry up and Ace did 2. I’ve never seen cows move that fast 3. It’s so good to see an animal doing what it was made for not just cooped up somewhere!
I was thinking the same thing… I honesty don’t think I’ve ever seen a cow run before 😅😂
Japp such a lovely smart, wuite dog, can do everything. I love him, think I shall take him to me
🤣🤣🤣♥️💯🙏That dog understands English better than me😅
He Aced it alright, that’s a fabulous name I absolutely love it🥰
Love watching Ace do his due diligence - smart and handsome 4 legged friend.
What a lovely dog, I myself have a border collie cross, I've not long started cattle farming , I'd love for my rex to be like ace..
He's a credit to you.. amazing dog..
Nothing finer than watching a herding dog do it's job💕 Amazing training 👌 Such a GREAT dog💖 They are born for THIS work👍 and seeing it in action is a pure pleasure🙏
What a good boy. Anyone that owns livestock should have a border collie. I have watched these dogs in the Soldier Hallow Classic several times and I am always amazed at how smart they are👍
Truly amazing to see a working dog doing exactly what he was designed to do. The training is impressive!
There's nothing like a good Border Collie. I was lucky enough to attend the Scottish nationals 5 years in a row.
Great dogs, great people, great country, great memories.
Everybody has to be well trained: the dog, the cattle and the owner..... Good dog.
Collie dogs are so smart. It's instinctive to do this work, it really is. God coded in their hearts and mind. 💕
Good job, you have a smart dog there. We used to have a tv show over here in the UK called one man and his dog, except sometimes he used two. They would run out and fetch back a herd of sheep and pen them. Lost points if the sheep went too fast etc. Great to watch….
Puts a smile on my face. What a great dog!
Ace rocks!!!! Smarter than a lot of people I know!!
Really appreciated that when Ace disobeyed the command "walk up" that you recognized that he knew better and just laughed. Real working partners. Thanks for sharing.
Love to see working dogs (farm, police, army) work. My dog is IGP trained he loves nothing more than finding the helper (crook) and arresting one from a distance. It is all a game to him. And he always looks so proud at me "look what I just did!!". Getting his ball at the end is just a bonus..
He’s the goodest dog.
Incredibly well trained. Congrats Ace! Well done!
What an amazing dog this is so cool! I have never seen a border collie in action! Stellar! I heard he passed I am so sorry, at least you have this to look back on too! God Bless you ! Ty for sharing!
What a smart boy! You can tell he was satisfied to have done such a lovely job. I was impressed with how he went back for the straggling cow, too!
The look back blew my mind! What a good boy!
It used to be any guided tour to New Zealand or Australia included a herding exhibition with trained border collies and sheep!
I could watch him all day........a true ACE
Thank you for sharing this amazing video of your dog
What a great dog. I like the first cow that came in. It was probably thinking if he gets out ahead it wont have to run. Smart in its own way too.
Wonderful. I can watch this over and over. Thank you.
Reminds me of growing up and our border collie did the same. He knew the time, the location, and my Dad's signal. What a sight. He had a great smile bringing those cattle in. Thank you for sharing your video
We have three rescue dogs: Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Russell Terrier and Mini Pinscher. Our corgi, a male, always likes to herd the two girls to keep them together when we take walks. It’s hilarious, but actually helpful to us! Dogs are wonderful, aren’t they?
Excellent dog and handler, a joy watch. Thanks.
Smart dog! Great training here.
I have a chihuahua who herds my other chihuahua back to the house when she won't come. I tell him go get her and he runs out and circles around her and around her and drives her back to the house. He literally looks like this border collie on her heels all the way. We live on acreage with a pretty large yard/woods, so she can get pretty far away. She hates it when he herds her back, but he is young and faster than her. I never had to teach him, he just started doing it. When I realized it could be a benefit to me, I just went with it and use it when she doesn't listen to me calling her....lol
All I can say is wow thanks so much for posting that's unbelievable dog
I love to watch Border Collies at work. They are so happy when they are doing what they do best. Thank you for sharing
Nice to see a well trained dog, exactly knowing what he should do. And doing it with a kind of joy and getting a „good boy“ back for a good job. These dogs need a job for their joy of life 👌
So beautiful to watch a sheepdog work. They have been doing this for hundreds of years and still haven't found anything better.
Ace is beautiful - and I love the way he stayed behind to get the last cow 😂🤦🏽♀. Cows are one of my favourite animals and even they seemed content - such lovely footage, thank you for showing it to us. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹
What a fabulous dog. Whenever I see a Border Collie as a house pet, I just think how sad and bored and frustrated they must be. My uncle worked sheep and his dogs were brilliant. They were born to work and they were superb at it.
What an amazing video of an amazing dog. Really enjoyed watching it and his owner has done a great job with his training.
Sorry to hear that Ace has passed. He's probably herding cows in doggy heaven.
Right H knows hes a good boy, lovely
Ace, what a star. He earned cuddles and a treat, I hope he got them once at home.
I got choked up in admiration of Ace working those cattle.
What a magnificent dog.
The way Ace stops and looks back on command.
Gorgeous, talented dog....but the cows knew what they were doing too.
A happy place, thank you!
What a smart dog! You must love him so much.
Always amazing to watch these dogs at work. It’s obvious you have a very good relationship with Ace. Good dog.
Ace is living the life!
Had one as a kid, '60-'70. Great dog, beautiful coat, coloring. My mom kept her when I got married, joined the Corps.
It's not a joke when I say "should'a kept the dog, forgot the chick."
Bottom line, what a happy dog. He knows his worth to his man and I'd bet my bottom dollar his man loves him beyond measure. Great story.
Ace was a great dog and yes, we loved him beyond measure.
This is my favorite dog. I don't have the right stimulating environment for this type of dog, but I appreciate them and admire their intellect so highly. Such a cool creature!
What a great dog and your relationship with him is great to see.
I love watching working dogs of any kind, the minds of dogs is wonderful. Mine loved riding in the car and knew when we were getting close to home on the five different routes I used.
As a kid on trips down to South Wales to see mums' family, I would be taken out into the countryside to visit farms and farm shows. One dairy farmer had to herd his milkers along a stretch of highway, he wanted to do this as quickly as possible. To aid him he had a pair of Welsh corgis the type of dog the late Queen had. The dogs would pull on the cows' tail and be out of the way before the kick came. It was great to watch how a 1ft high dog could control a one & half ton cow.
As a former worker on a pig farm I always looked at cow farmers with envy because it looked easier. Thanks for confirming!
What a good dog. My spoiled cows are trained to the cattle cube bucket, I swear they can hear me fill it at the house 1/2 mile away and are at the fence waiting by the time I get there.
Outstanding dog, and outstanding training to get him to this point.
Collies will herd just about anything . On my Dad's farm we had one that like to herd the chickens and the duck. Watching a Working Dog work is always a pleasure TY 4 sharing your dog with us.