Sheep training? Help!

You are starting to realize that pushing on their heads will not work. That only encourages butting.
Their ears are very sensitive. You can flick their ears with your fingers to correct bad behavior along with a firm NO.
Like when you were a kid and got thumped by someone older than you.
If you have a good aim, you can also take a flexible tree limb (like a switch) and give them a swat on their ears with this.
Don't do this unless you can only hit their ears. I just thump them with my finger.
This really doesn't hurt them, but it is something they remember.
And you don't want your kids thinking they can take a stick and swat the sheep either!

I don't know if you will ever stop the being pushy when you have feed or treats. Most of ours will keep their distance unless I have feed. There are a couple that will come up for petting, and if they don't get any feed, they just go on about their business.

You might try stopping the treats for awhile. Right now, they associate humans with food at all times. You will have to re-condition their minds.

Jean
 

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