HERDING TRAINING

Our Beginner Classes are entry level sheep herding classes suitable for handlers and dogs that have not worked stock before, are at a beginner level, or just wanting a fun experience with their dog every now and then. Beginner classes run every Saturday 8-10am. Suitable for dogs from 12 weeks old and up.

Class details:

• These classes are suitable for handlers and dogs that have not worked stock before and/or have never trained with us
• These are basic level classes for dogs and handlers to just have some fun, burn mental and physical energy, and fulfil their dogs natural instincts
• These are suitable for owners that attend intermittently and can’t or do not wish to commit to long term training or do not intend to progress their training to a novice or advanced level
• Dogs can be handled by me or their owner
• Novice handlers/dogs are permitted to attend these classes if Novice stock dog classes are full
• We will cover basic herding skills and obedience (e.g. instinct testing, on balance work, stop, call off, short casts etc.)

Class Days and Pricing 

• Classes run every Saturday 8-10am (subject to trainer availability)
• 6 spots per class
• 2 hour session - $61 per spot (including GST)
• One dog per spot or an additional $22 (including GST) if you bring a second dog which can be paid at the time of your class (please note that is only applies to dogs from the same household)

Our Novice Classes are the next level up from the Beginner Sheep Herding classes. Handlers and dogs MUST have attended our beginner class before attending these classes or already be handling their own dog. Novice classes run every Sunday 8-10am.

Class details:

• To attend our novice level classes, the handler and dog must have trained with us before and the handler wants to or already works their own dog
• These classes are suited to clients looking to progress their training and handle their own dog
• Suitable for clients looking to advance their handling skills and build on their dogs skills in the yards and paddock
• Suitable for clients wanting to do stock jobs or trial but also just for fun and bonding with your dog 
• Dogs will be handled by their owners with some handling assistance from me
• We will cover more advanced stock dog skills and obedience (e.g. building on basic skills, forcing, off balance work, driving, penning, working the race etc.)

Class Days and Pricing 

• Classes run every Sunday 8-10am (subject to trainer availability)
• 6 spots per class
• 2 hour session - $61 per spot (including GST)
• One dog per spot or an additional $22 (including GST) if you bring a second dog which can be paid at the time of your class (please note that is only applies to dogs from the same household)