Herding Instinct Institute Herding Instinct Institute
  • Home
  • Research
  • About
  • Contact
  1. Canine Behavior Science
  2. Canine Cognition

How Herding Dogs See Movement: Canine Motion Vision and Why Livestock Can't Hide

The visual science behind the stare—why herding breeds lock onto moving stock at distance, detect a twitch you'd miss, and seem blind to a sheep that stands still.

June 2, 2026

Whistle Commands and Long-Distance Herding: How Dogs Decode Signals Across the Hill

How herding dogs interpret whistle commands at distances exceeding 500 metres—the auditory neuroscience, signal design, and training architecture behind long-range stock management.

May 29, 2026

Gathering vs. Driving: How Herding Dogs Understand Stock Direction

The cognitive and motivational differences underlying two fundamental herding tasks—and why some dogs excel at one while failing at the other.

March 13, 2026

Herding Instinct Institute

Research-based insights into canine herding behavior and working instincts.

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Research
  • About
  • Contact

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

Contact

Herding Instinct Institute
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Easter Bush Campus
Edinburgh EH25 9RG
Scotland, UK

© 2026 Herding Instinct Institute. All rights reserved.

The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional veterinary or behavioral advice.