Preventing Livestock Chasing and Worrying for Dogs in Lancashire
Webinars, classes and 1:1 sessions helping owners and ALL breeds of dogs.
Are you worried about your dog’s behavior around livestock? Look no further! Our comprehensive Ignoring Livestock Training Program in Lancashire is here to equip you and your dog with the skills needed to navigate encounters with sheep and other livestock confidently.
Are you concerned that your dog might pull you around when you’re near sheep or other livestock?
Do you worry that your dog’s recall isn’t strong enough, especially around distractions like grazing sheep and cows?
Are you unsure how to handle your young dog when taking a walk-in sheep-rich areas? If so, our training programme is perfect for you!
What We Offer
We provide a tailored training plan designed to address common issues such as livestock worrying, sheep chasing, and livestock avoidance. Here’s what you can expect to learn:
Swift Recall: Teach your dog to come back to you swiftly, even in the presence of moving livestock.
Livestock Ignoring: Equip your dog with the skill to ignore grazing sheep, cows, and horses, allowing for peaceful walks in rural areas.
Impulse Control Techniques: Learn how to improve your dog's impulse control using engaging play-based methods.
Prey Drive Redirection: Redirect your dog's prey drive towards you, ensuring they focus on you instead of the environment.
Understanding Livestock Welfare: Gain insights into livestock welfare and your dog's needs, ensuring that predators and prey can coexist in the same environment.
Dogs Today magazine feature.
Martina was the expert answering the question ‘How can a dog be safe around livestock?’
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Practical Training:
Experience hands-on training with real sheep! Our friendly flock will make it possible to approach sheep in a safe way to practise the training exercises, ensuring practical and effective learning.
Details:
Whether you prefer a group workshop or one-on-one sessions, we offer flexible options to suit your needs. Regular practice with the presence of sheep is essential for the success of your dog’s training journey. After the workshop, we’ll schedule follow-up classes to provide ongoing support and practice opportunities.
Training Packages to Support You and Your border Collie
Start with a stand-alone dog training assessment, or choose a package which includes both assessment and sessions together.
🎄 IMPORTANT 🎄
I am taking a festive break from the 20th Dec to the 7th Jan 2026.
You are welcome to book an assessment, a call or send an enquiry and I will get back to you between Jan 7th - 9th 2026.
Dog Training Assessment
A 90-minute deep-dive session to assess your dog’s history, behaviour, and routines. We’ll explore your training goals, set expectations, and create an overview plan.
Who is this assessment for?
✔ General Life Skills and Everyday Obedience
✔ Reactivity
✔ Resource Guarding
✔ Multi Dog Household Problems
✔ Car Chasing
✔ Wildlife Chasing
✔ Relationship Building
✔ Learning new and fun ways to keep your dog entertained (we offer sport training too, this can be discussed over the assessment)
Includes:
✔ Trello board with bullet-point and a training plan
✔ WhatsApp support for 1 week after the session if you have any questions your forgot to ask
Price: £145
You can choose to continue into a training plan afterwards.
Or, choose a package with sessions included
📚 Training Packages (available after assessment)
Flexible options to carry on the plan we created during the assessment. I will help you implementing and progressing exercises training adjusting our goal post with yours and your dog progression.
All packages include:
✔A month trial for the Collie Club
✔A Trello board to track homework and session notes
✔Full support throughout the time we work together
✔Sessions are to be used on average every other week
Important: Sessions cannot be “banked” indefinitely. They must be used within the allocated timeframe.
Assessment + 2 Sessions
Assessment: £120 (instead of £145)
2 x 1-hour sessions: £75 each
Sessions must be used within 2 months
Total: £270
💳 Payment plans available
Assessment + 4 Sessions
Assessment: £120 (instead of £145)
4 x 1-hour sessions: £73 each
Sessions must be used within 3 months
Total: £412
💳 Payment plans available
Assessment + 6 Sessions
Assessment: £120 (instead of £145)
6 x 1-hour sessions: £70 each
Sessions must be used within 4 months
Total: £540
💳 Payment plans available
🔁 Add More Sessions Later
If you’ve already completed your assessment, you can continue training with additional sessions:
A Trello Board will be created and shared to track homework and progression.
2 additional sessions – £78 each
4 additional sessions – £75 each
Pay as you go – £80 per session
The venue is our working farm is located in Over Wyresdale, Lancashire. Exact details will be provided via email upon booking.
Don’t let livestock-related worries hold you back from enjoying walks with your dog.
Join us for Livestock Training Workshop, Classes and One to One today and start your journey towards confident and safe encounters with livestock.
Important Note:
Please note that our workshop is not to rehabilitate or punish dogs that have already chased or bitten livestock. Safety is our top priority, and dogs will not be off-leash around sheep during training sessions. We prioritize the well-being of both dogs and livestock, providing a safe environment for effective training.