Herding - 3 day clinic - Larry Painter
Even though we are on the beginning skill side of the herding spectrum, the friends convinced me it would be well worth my time and money. It was!!! I bought one working spot - and split the 2 sessions each day between the boys. So each one got to work once each day. It was great working each of them on new skills, and getting fresh input. The breeds at the clinic were a great variety too (BC's, 3 OES, Belgian Shepherd, rotties, and corgis) - and he had things for all of us to do that pushed us and the dogs to higher levels. Doing herding with your OES is fun..and if you ever have the chance to attend one of his clinics, I highly recommend it!  |
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| That is good to hear, that it was worth the time. The weekend before Sheepie Shindig, at the same farm where we will be doing the agility and herding instinct test there will be a four day herding clinic with Roger Stevens. We were already going down the Tuesday before the Shindig, but are tempted to go down even earlier and take advantage of the clinic. It is David doing the herding with Mady, but our trainer thinks that Gracie might be better than Mady (but don't tell Mady, she is tired of her bratty sister getting so much praise), so maybe David can take Mady and I will take Gracie. Tempting. |
Mady wrote: That is good to hear, that it was worth the time. The weekend before Sheepie Shindig, at the same farm where we will be doing the agility and herding instinct test there will be a four day herding clinic with Roger Stevens. We were already going down the Tuesday before the Shindig, but are tempted to go down even earlier and take advantage of the clinic. It is David doing the herding with Mady, but our trainer thinks that Gracie might be better than Mady (but don't tell Mady, she is tired of her bratty sister getting so much praise), so maybe David can take Mady and I will take Gracie. Tempting. I hope you jump on it, and go for it!  |
| So much to do lately, therapy training for Virginia, obedience for Mady and Gracie, agility, herding coming up. Work interferes with all of this, but at the same time it pays for it. Need to go check those lottery tickets... |
Mady wrote: So much to do lately, therapy training for Virginia, obedience for Mady and Gracie, agility, herding coming up. Work interferes with all of this, but at the same time it pays for it. Need to go check those lottery tickets... LOL - I am in the same boat...maybe worse. Can you buy some for me too??  |
| We don't have things like this in the UK & its very sad |
Parwaz wrote: We don't have things like this in the UK & its very sad I agree, that is very sad  Is there a reason? I'm hoping it's not the animal activists saying it is cruel to the sheep or some such thing. |
I've finally been convinced to take the leap and do herding with Tonks and Luna. Our trainer has told us for years that it would help with their behavioral issues, but I was never certain. I was afraid they'd get in with the sheep and end up getting over excited and maybe bite them instead of herd them.  Well I've had my fears laid to rest; when I went to pick my girls up from their kennel (a working farm) someone had left a pair of pygmy goats out of their enclosure. Tonks and Luna took off and spent 15 minutes herding them before I could get both of them to stop. The herding trainer there said that they are both naturals, and wants to start working with them this week. And no goats were eaten.  |
| ^^^ It's hard work for the humans...getting where you need to be, etc. But lots of fun! |
| It is addictive, Allison! And such a joyful thing to watch your dogs herd. It is a huge learning curve for the two-leggers, though, so be patient with yourself. I think the girls will be brilliant! |
Darth Snuggle wrote: I've finally been convinced to take the leap and do herding with Tonks and Luna. Our trainer has told us for years that it would help with their behavioral issues, but I was never certain. I was afraid they'd get in with the sheep and end up getting over excited and maybe bite them instead of herd them. Well I've had my fears laid to rest; when I went to pick my girls up from their kennel (a working farm) someone had left a pair of pygmy goats out of their enclosure. Tonks and Luna took off and spent 15 minutes herding them before I could get both of them to stop. The herding trainer there said that they are both naturals, and wants to start working with them this week. And no goats were eaten.  |
| I would like to have herding instinct testing and then training for my female OES, Malla. Does anyone know of a trainer near Richmond, VA? |
auntybren wrote: Darth Snuggle wrote: I've finally been convinced to take the leap and do herding with Tonks and Luna. Our trainer has told us for years that it would help with their behavioral issues, but I was never certain. I was afraid they'd get in with the sheep and end up getting over excited and maybe bite them instead of herd them. Well I've had my fears laid to rest; when I went to pick my girls up from their kennel (a working farm) someone had left a pair of pygmy goats out of their enclosure. Tonks and Luna took off and spent 15 minutes herding them before I could get both of them to stop. The herding trainer there said that they are both naturals, and wants to start working with them this week. And no goats were eaten. Maybe they both prefer the taste of lamb   |
| We have a very "low oes rate" in the uk. The breeder we got Sprocket from told me last night that there are now know class for sheepys at the shows she used to go to as there aren't enough dogs around. I have never seen another sheepy in Kent on our travel or Essex except Dougal-Sprocket's brother and their mum of course. Allyson.x |
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