I started obedience training in 1971 and since then have obtained 8 CDs; 6 CDXs; 4 UDs, 3 TDs, and 1 TDX on Border Collies, Shelties, an Australian Kelpie, a German Shepherd, and a Gordon Setter. I am also training my dogs in agility and have a dog competing at the AKC Excellent level.
Both AKC and ASCA approve me to judge all obedience classes. I am also approved by AHBA to judge their herding tests and trials.
In 1989 I started livestock herding training and the joy of working with dogs doing what they are bred to do became an obsession. I have obtained 4 WTCH (Working Trial Champion) from ASCA, 3 HX, 1 HC (Herding Champion) from AKC, as well as AHBA trial and ranch titles and ASCA Ranch titles. I compete on both AKC A & B Courses and my dogs are titled on cattle, sheep, and ducks.
My goal is to help each dog and handler reach his or her herding potential and goal. Each team is individual and much be treated that way.
Whether your goal is to do what your dog was bred to do, train for trial competition, or obtain a working partner, herding instruction teaches the handler and dog partnership to have calm, confident control of livestock.
The handler should be in control of the dog and the dog in control of the livestock. The handler cannot tell the dog how to control the livestock, but can tell him when and where.
Sheep will be used for training. Goats or ducks will be used when available.
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