Lessons
- by appointment only
Cost is $20.00/ half hour
Sheep rental only, $10/half hour (approved dogs only, may be available after first lesson)
Herding Instinct Testing
April 28, 2007 and June 10, 2007
Would you like to know if your dog has herding instinct? Is herding something you would like to try but want to know if your dog has what it takes?
Have your dog's herding instict tested! All passing dogs will earn a HIC from the Australian Cattle Dog Club of Canada!
Cost:
$35/dog
Testing starts at noon and will carry on until at least 3pm. You must either pre-register, or be at Sheep Thrills Farm before 3pm on the day of testing. It is limited to 25 dogs, pre-registration guarntees a spot.
Please bring a flat buckle collar, 6 foot leash and your own water. Don't forget your camera!! To learn more about what to expect at an Instinct Test click here
Registration Forms Here
Herding Camp -Larry Painter & Lynn Leach
August 2 - 4, 2007
Lynn is one of the fundamental all-breed herders that made an
impact on All-Breed herding in Canada. She was one of the orginal CKC herding committee that brought forth the
CKC herding program. Lynn is one of the few "all-breed" pro-handlers / trainers in Canada. Her vast
experiance with not only the upright "loose-eyed" breeds but also with the "strong-eyed" breeds,
has allowed her to produce a very good series of all-breed herding training videos. You can learn more about Lynn
here
Larry Painter is a well-respected and accomplished herder with a growing following of students both human and canine. His signature technique for a solid foundation is Rope, Rake, & Round Pen. Larry is also a herding judge for the American Kennel Club (AKC) and American Herding Breed Association (AHBA). His judging and instructing has taken him all over the world. Learn more about Larry here
Cost:
$700/dog
Auditing - $200/person
There will be NO refunds for cancellations unless spot has been
filled by someone on a waitlist (does not apply for auditors). There is no discount for multiple dogs, switching dogs during clinic is not permitted unless cleared by the clinic host.**Please check with me if you have multiple dogs! This is a camp, all meals are included as well, there are 2 AHBA trials for campers only! Each dog will get at least 3 runs per day. Campers will be helping out with chores (taking care of livestock, bringing in livestock, sorting livestock, helping set out meals etc.) Free on site camping. Sorry no hook ups. Limited number of entrants: Only twelve (12) openings.
Campers will be divided into 3 groups. Each group will have a session with Lynn and Larry and also have a supervised practice session as well.
Registration Forms Here
CKC Herding Trials(pending) - August 5 & 6, 2007
3 - Arena trials on sheep
3 - Stock Dog trials (ranch course)
Watch for more details!
