Great for dogs from 12 weeks up.
The Beginners Class is a must for anyone with a Border Collie , Kelpie , Cattle dog or any of their crosses. Weather you want to work with them on stock or live with them in the city. This is a great place to start. This class will help new and old owners to understand and enjoy there dogs for who they are. Even if you are thinking about getting one of these dogs they are a great place to gain experience and knowledge well before you start.
From my experience the information in this course has helped lots of people to live an easier life with their dogs.
On the Day there will be.
* A detailed talk and hands-on workshop on the Ages and Stages of working dogs. Get some insight into why working dogs are different to other dogs in their training requirements. I will work with you on training techniques, explaining along the way what is going on with your dog. Individual problems will be addressed during this session.
In this talk we cover:
- Understanding your dogs make up and why they have the behaviors that they do.
- Tips about understanding and managing your dogs’ behaviors good or bad.
- Dispel a lot of myths about working bred dogs’ exercise needs.
- Understand your dogs’ growth patterns – why and how your dog will change as they grow up.
- Understand and manage behavior problems.
- Learn from others in the group from there questions and experiences.
- A course of action to work on problems with your dog.
Also:
- Start your dog on sheep in a safe and controlled environment.
- Get an idea of what instinct your dog has for stock work.
Over the day you will see it all come together and have a good idea of where you want to go next.
The following Beginners Classes are now available.
Saturday, 25th February 2012
Time: 9am to 3pm
Maximum Participants: 7 – FULL
Cost: $130 per participant – one person/one dog
Related Spectator Cost $15
Location: 603 Brookland Road, Allenview (near Jimboomba)
Please bring: flat collar, lead, water bowl for your dog, crate if required, picnic lunch. Morning tea, tea and coffee will be provided.
This Beginners Class is being run in conjunction with an Intermediate Day on Sunday, 26th February 2012. If you are interested in attending both classes, I offer a discount of $20 per day. Camping is available.
Saturday, 3rd March 2012
Time: 9am to 3pm
Maximum Participants: 7 – 3 places left
Cost: $130 per participant – one person/one dog
Related Spectator Cost $15
Location: 603 Brookland Road, Allenview (near Jimboomba)
Please bring: flat collar, lead, water bowl for your dog, crate if required, picnic lunch. Morning tea, tea and coffee will be provided.
This Beginners Class is being run in conjunction with an Intermediate Day on Sunday, 4th March 2012. If you are interested in attending both classes, I offer a discount of $20 per day. Camping is available.
If you are serious about your results get a copy of my DVD ” The Untold Secrets of Raising Working Dogs ”