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Greenhorn Herding/Tending Classes for Beginners
This is a beginner’s clinic package for herding (small flock/fetching/driving)
and tending (large flock grazing and management). Sheep can be herded in many
locations, including small pens, standard trial arenas, and a 40 acre field.
Positive reinforcement training is emphasized in the work with the dog.
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Herding instinct explained, beginning herding training theory, and glossary of
herding terms
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Positive reinforcement training techniques as applied to herding
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Operant and associative learning as applied to herding
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Explanation, role playing, and practice without dogs (!) of basic
sheep/dog/shepherd dynamics
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Herding tasks, herding breeds, herding temperaments-- how they differ & how
to start developing them
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Introduction to AKC, NEBCA, ASCA, AHBA, ATBA herding programs
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Video examples of different herding styles and situations (“real-in-the-field,”
as well as trialing and training)
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Beginning training exercises practiced and suggested
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Basic relationship of each dog/handler team assessed and at-home training
suggestions made.
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Greenhorn Herding/Tending Classes for Beginners
Clinic Dates 2024 (recent) |
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Session VIII. 11/24 1pm-4pm, 12/1 1pm-4pm, 12/8 1pm-4pm, 12/15 1pm-4pm. Weekly, 3 hours per class over 4 weeks.
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Session I. 1/26 1pm-4pm, 2/2 1pm-4pm, 2/9 1pm-4pm, 2/23 1pm-4pm. Weekly, 3 hours per class over 4 weeks.
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A la carte registration available within each session. |
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