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Written by Kathy Kawalec
Tuesday, 04 December 2007
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Building a successful team that builds upon a solid foundation is the core of Kathy's work. Paying attention to details, using her intuition and deep knowledge of dogs and people, her ability to see the whole picture and communicate in a way that handlers of all levels of experience can readily grasp is what she brings to the herding field with her students.

Kathy's heartfelt devotion to teaching the skills and developing the teamwork that will create your success as competitors or shepherds is what you can expect at every lesson.  Her students have dedicated themselves to learning and practicing, going on to achieve wins, titles and honors in all venues.

Collaborative partnership and positive learning is at the center of Kathy's coaching style, which suits handlers of all herding breeds who are seeking a better and more compassionate way to teach and handle their dogs. Relationship driven handling and training advice will be offered to each team...with heartfelt success and winning in mind!



Private Herding Lessons


Herding lessons are customized for your individual needs and are scheduled upon request. All levels of herding breed dogs and handlers, from beginner thru advanced will benefit from private lessons with Kathy.
 
 
Herding Aptitude Assessment and Puppy Herding Development
This lesson is a short introduction to herding and is perfect if you are not sure whether you or your dog have an aptitude for herding and you would like to give it a try. This lesson is also great for a young pup that you would like to expose to sheep or ducks to develop interest until they are old enough to begin training.
 
Introduction to Herding   $40
 
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First Time Students - Consultation/Evaluation/Coaching/Training Session
Whether you are just ready to begin your new herding adventure, or you would like professional coaching to improve your handling and your dog's skills at levels from novice to advanced, this is where you should start. New or first time herding students are required to schedule this consultation/evaluation/coaching session. This session includes a discussion of your goals, an evaluation of your current issues and challenges, a coaching/training session and establishing a plan for future training, as well as home work assignments. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for this session. Future lessons of 30 or 60 minutes can then be scheduled as outlined below.
 
First Time Coaching Session    $110

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Private Herding Lessons 

30 minute lesson    $40

60 minute lesson    $75

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Private Herding Lesson Course
A 4 week personalized coaching course to help you meet your herding goals and perfect specific techniques. The pace is up to you! You may choose a 30 or 60 minute private class. The tuition reflects a discount off the private lesson fee, and is perfect for students who wish to schedule weekly or semi-weekly lessons.

4 week Course, 30 minute lessons    $150

4 week Course, 60 minute lessons    $275
 
 
 
 
 

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How this activity serves the Dancing Hearts Vision:  Connecting people and their herding dogs thru this natural outdoor activity will inspire mindful partnership, which leads to stress reduction, satisfaction and creativity.
 
How you serve our Global Community by participating in this activity: 5% of your tuition is donated to well-matched causes; the happiness that you and your dog experience will spread out, bringing joy and peace to everyone connected to your life.
Last Updated ( Friday, 26 March 2010 )
 
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