BEGINNER HERDING
Once you have the foundation in place you're ready to build your herding skills.
This set of six lessons allows you and your dog to grow in confidence with your choice of livestock.
These will be held in a variety of small arenas so you can gradually increase in difficulty and gain experience, as you practice real-life herding skills and learn to communicate with your dog. All six lessons are on the same type of livestock ( you can choose from miniature sheep, pygmy goats, ducks, or geese - if you or your dog begin and find your choice too intimidating, you can swap for a different type).
SHEEP
Week 1
GEESE
DUCKS
GOATS
Designed for dogs and their guardians who already know the basic principles and have been instinct tested , but are looking to develop their skills on specific livestock under the guidance of an instructor. We'll progressively begin teaching your dog the concepts of: Lie-down, Calling Off Stock, Taking Sheep Off a Fence, Lengthening the Small Outrun, Holding Sheep To a Fence, Developing and Moderating Pace, and an Introduction to Fieldwork. Your dog will also become familiar with classic sheepdog terminology: Come Bye (Come with the Clock), Away (Away from the clock), Lie Down/Stand, Walk up/Get up, This, Here/ That'll Do.
