Herding Classes, Clinics, Fun days and other herding events.
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008 At 09:00:00 AM
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Sheep Herding 101
A one day workshop for beginning shepherds and their dogs!
A
fun and educational one day clinic with Kathy for those interested in
learning about sheep handling and teaching their dogs to be
effective shepherd's helpers.
Event Summary: Learn and practice skills designed to
shape your dog's natural herding abilities while you learn about sheep
handling and teaching your dog. Kathy's methods focus on keeping your
dog in a calm,
focused, eager-to-learn state of mind - which helps the dogs learn, and
helps the handler to learn too!
Dogs will be started on a long line and reinforced for calm, quiet
behavior in the presence of the stock. A clicker will be used to mark
the "good moves" and the dog will be allowed to move towards the stock
and make natural moves to control the sheep's movement around the pen.
Kathy's methods, which are based upon developing clear communication
and partnership, are effective and positively reinforcing to dog and
handler alike! The focus of the workshop is on developing a good working
partnership between handler and dog, teaching dogs the foundation
herding skills, and learning about handling the sheep. The partnership
you nurture with your dog at this clinic will go way beyond sheep herding!
The Dancing Hearts farm is beautiful, the school sheep are wonderful
teachers and the learning is fun! Each team will have several practice
sessions with sheep during the clinic, and there will be many learning
opportunities through active discussions, demonstrations
and watching others work.
Who should attend: Herding breed dogs with their handlers who
are interested in learning a positive method for teaching their dogs
herding skills for fun, for competition or for farm chores.
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
at Dancing Hearts in Manhattan, IL
Facilitated by Kathy Kawalec
Tuition: $95
Includes lunch ~ Limited to a very small group
Please register by September 15, 2008
No camping available on premises. For a list of nearby
campgrounds and motels, please contact Kathy.
Event will be held Rain or Shine - Dress for the weather.
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