Herding Clinic

Sheep Herding Clinic with Ian Caldicott

Ian, who has been training and preparing dogs and handlers for work and trials for 20 years, is holding a one-day herding clinic for all breeds and handlers. The event offers three options for herding enthusiasts of various levels of knowledge and experience.

Training: for those with some experience in herding, the trainer will work individually with you and your dog, giving you guidance on specific areas. You will also be able to observe other lessons, presentations, and demonstrations. $110 per dog/1 handler.

Evaluation: designed to introduce herding tools and techniques to the beginning dog and handler, the trainer will assess your dog's herding interest, ability and potential, and offer guidance on how to proceed with training. $85 per dog/1 handler.

Spectator: spectators will gain insight into various training techniques and pick up practice tips by listening and observing lessons, presentations and demonstrations. $60 per person.

More About The Clinician: Ian owns/operates Wolston Farm in Scio,
Oregon, where he raises a flock of over 150 sheep and hosts numerous
training events and trials including the Border Collie AKC National
Herding Specialty (2011), two USBCHA trials annually, and an AHBA trial.
With a background in education, Ian combines a gift for teaching with his
ability to recognize and work with the natural strengths and instincts of
each individual breed. While many clinics focus on teaching specific
training techniques, Ian will focus mainly on the mental side of training
your dog; teaching you the correct attitude and bearing needed to get
the most out of any and all techniques and tools you may use.

To download a copy of the flyer and registration form, please visit Herding Docs on the Meetup website under Files, and click on the Herding Docs.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 17, 2009
You must register with Sandra Kinsey for this event.
Email Registration to , [masked] or call Sandra directly at (916) 410-5186 to register. An RSVP on the Meetup website is NOT sufficient registration for this event.

This will be a non-hosted event, so please coordinate with each other using the "talk about this event" feature on the event posting to coordinate carpooling, etc.