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Written by Kathy Kawalec
Tuesday, 04 December 2007
If you and your dog are ready to start your herding education, or if you would like to start over, this section is for you. There are several options available, so choose the one that's right for you!
 
If you live in the greater Chicagoland area, check out the Private Lessons and Group Classes pages. These education formats are held at the Dancing Hearts farm in Manhattan, IL. Sheep Herding 101 weekend clinics are also a great way to get started and you'll find those listed on the Upcoming Events Calendar. 
 
If you are from more distant lands, you may wish to travel to Dancing Hearts for one of the weekend Sheep Herding 101 clinics found in the Upcoming Events Calendar. You also have the option of choosing to learn via Online Herding Classes which can be found on the Herding Classes page, and in the Upcoming Events Calendar.
 
A multimedia DVD self-paced learning program is also in the works, so another option will be available when that is released. Full information on the methods and philosophy used at Dancing Hearts are on the Herding Program Overview page and the Connected Herding page.
 

The Connected Herding Program

penny_sheep.jpg This schedule of progression is followed for the Beginner levels:

  • Level 1: Building the Foundation
  • Level 2: Basic Skill Building
  • Level 3: Practical Work and Expanding Skills
 
 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are customized to meet the needs of you and your dog. They are great if your schedule doesn't coincide with the group classes, or if you and your dog learn best with no distractions. Private lessons are available as individual 30 or 60 minute classes; or as 30 or 60 minute 8 week courses.

 

Group Classes

The group classes are wonderful for learning, since you are able to watch and learn from other teams working. The classes are limited to 4 dogs and handlers, so each team receives plenty of personal attention and work time. The group classes are 1 hour and meet weekly for 8 weeks.

 

Clinics and Camps

There are weekend Herding Clinics and Camps scheduled throughout the year at Dancing Hearts in Manhattan, IL and at other midwest locations.  
 
Sheep Herding 101 clinics are perfect if your dog has no prior herding experience, or if you would like to start over with the "Connected Herding" style of learning.
 
Herding Clinics and Sheep Dog Camps are wonderful for everyone else, and you are sure to find one or more that fits both your schedule and your focus of learning.   

 
Distance Learning

These Online Classes are perfect for those who don't live in the local area, but would like to enjoy the benefits of learning Connected Herding thru weekly online classes. The classes may be taken "live" with personal instruction by Kathy, or "on demand", with prerecorded lessons and email access to Kathy. The classes include both audio, visual and video segments detailing each lesson and suggest homework assignments. The classes are 1 hour and meet weekly for 8 weeks.
Last Updated ( Monday, 11 February 2008 )
 
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