Sheep Dog training classes and clinics are held from time to time in at Woodford on the north side of Brisbane and here on the farm at Rathdowney, south of Beaudesert.  Please ensure you check the location before booking. 

Also many people are looking for Private training sessions with me.  It is difficult to go one-on-one as one dog does need a break throughout the session.  To accommodate people that want private sessions, I have opened up Thursday afternoons here at Innisplain.  From 4pm to approx 7pm for 1-2 people only.  You must book for these sessions.  Other days may be arranged by appointment.  If you can fit into my Thursday afternoon training it will be $100 per person.  Please note this is for clients who are at Coaching Level only.  Email me at workingsheepdogshow@bigpond.com or phone on 0427 696668 to book in.

Beginners Sheep Dog Training Day - 28 August 2010, Rathdowney, Qld
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The Beginners Training Day is for anyone who wants to start their dog on working sheep or just wants the experience of seeing if their working bred dogs still has natural instinct for stock work.  This day includes a detailed talk about the ages and stages of growth of working bred dogs, covering behaviourial issues that arise at different ages and how to empathise and manage them.

I only have six participants in this training day.  Come along with your dog and enjoy a fun day at the farm.

The day will be filled with:

*  A detailed talk and hands-on workshop on the Ages and Stages of working dogs.  Get some insight into why working dogs are different to other dogs in their training requirements.  I will work with you on training techniques, explaining along the way what is going on with your dog. Individual problems will be addressed during this session.

*   After you have enjoyed a homecooked morning tea break, I will take you through the Beginners Stages of Sheep Dog Training, initially working on leash in an enclosed round yard.  At this stage you will truly find out how your dog responds to working sheep.

Location:  748 Oaky Creek Road, Innisplain (near Rathdowney)

Time:  9am to 3pm (please arrive approx. 8.30am to settle yourself, empty your dog and grab a tea/coffee before we start at 9am)

Please bring:  A chair, lead and water bowl for your dog.  Morning tea, tea and coffee will be provided.  Please bring your own lunch.

Cost for the day:  $130 per participant, $15 for related spectators.



Intermediate Sheep Dog Training - 29 August 2010, Rathdowney, Qld
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The Intermediate training day is for anyone who has completed the Beginners Day and wants more.  To ensure you get the most out of your day with me, I only have six participants in this training day.

Come along with your dog and enjoy a fun day at the farm.

The day will be filled with:
*   A detailed discussion about working sheep with dogs and handling stock generally.  Learn all the whys and hows and get your questions answered.

*   We will go for a walk with the sheep and one of my dogs so you can visually understand what we are wanting to achieve.  Then we will refresh you and your dog's memory of the round yard and when you are ready we will get you out into a larger working area. 

Location:  748 Oaky Creek Road, Innisplain (near Rathdowney)

Time:  9am to 3pm (please arrive approx. 8.30am to settle yourself, empty your dog and grab a tea/coffee before we start at 9am)

Please bring:  A chair, lead and water bowl for your dog.  Morning tea, tea and coffee will be provided.  Please bring your own lunch.

Cost for the day:  $130 per participant, $15 for related spectators.