If handled properly they will develop a response pattern that will make future moves easier. Use patience, consistency, and understanding. Try to minimize excitement, agitation and use of electric prods. All this can get them very excited. When to get the Dogs Sometimes it's better to leave the dogs home or at least in the truck.
Dogs can be counterproductive, upsetting or distracting the cattle.
A good dog or two is useful in a large pasture, but can cause real problems in a corral situation. The exception being if the dog is exceptionally well trained. Dogs tend to worry the cattle, putting them on the fight. Sometimes the cattle spend more time, and expend more energy chasing a dog than making for the corral. And when that one cow that wants to fool around finally starts getting it for the corral.