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It doesn’t matter what kind of whistle you use, only that you can master the technique successfully. My fave is my Sterling Silver whistles; they don’t bend in times of trialing trepitude. The have a lovely low, quiet tone and yet can explode to a shrieking, penetrating decible for those “stock induced deaf” dogs.
BEWARE!! Not all silver whistles are alike!! The ones I have were individually made by a very great jeweler. Some of the ones purchased lack that precision of tone. I think they are made to small, so the air is forced thru the bevel and there is “squeal” to the tone. I don’t recommend you run out and buy a silver one until you are quite proficient w/ the whistle. The bone ones have been a good choice for some of my clients.
At Soldier Hollow, I saw handlersd whistling with their fingers. The announcer said it gives them more variation of tone. I am very good whistling with my fingers. Can I do this for herding? I like the idea of always having my “whistle” handy versus having the whistle around my neck [you never know whwn we must do an emergency herding exercise driving home from class
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