Join us for this theory and practical workshop designed specifically for pet professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of herding traits in Border Collies and similar breeds.
B
This one-day training event will equip you with the knowledge and skills to better support your clients with these remarkable, yet often misunderstood, dogs.
Workshop Highlights:
- History and Modern Use of Border Collies: Delve into the origins of this extraordinary breed and learn how their roles have evolved over time.
- Working Abilities: Gain insight into the innate working abilities of Border Collies and what makes them such exceptional herding dogs.
- Live Demonstration: Witness a real demonstration of my dogs working on sheep. I will be transparent about the challenges faced during the process, providing you with a realistic understanding of herding training.
- Alternative Herding Activities: I will share my perspective on various alternative herding activities that can be beneficial for these breeds.
- Hands-On Experience: You will have the unique opportunity to work with one of my dogs, helping you to better understand the pressure and drive inherent in herding breeds.
- Kinder Training Methods: As one of the few trainers who advocates for force-free methods when working with pet or sport dogs on sheep, I will share my approach on these . I will also discuss with you where pressure and force free can go together in training herding and why it’s important to understand that
- Last but not least we will discuss how to prevent and help clients that struggle with herding behaviours in their working bred border collies
If you own a herding dog and would like to bring them along, you are welcome to do so. However, this workshop is primarily designed as a dog-free day to allow you to fully immerse yourself in learning about these breeds from the perspective of a force-free dog trainer who is also a farmer.
Venue
It will take place at my farm in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. The full address will be sent out before the workshop but if you need to have a look at location, postcode is LA29DN.
Lunch will be provided and so hot drinks and snacks for the day. I will be in touch to ask for dietary requirements!
You can bring your dogs and take them for walks if you need to!
