From what I've read in herding articles the first thing they look for is focus on the livestock and handler control of the dog...not herding commands...just basic control. You need both. A dog that can focus but, just chases the livestock into the ground (ignoring the handlers commands) will do far more harm than good.
A somewhat typical reaction is no interest in the livestock...they find other things more interesting.
A somewhat typical reaction is no interest in the livestock...they find other things more interesting.
