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SHEEPHERDING CLINICS and TRIALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Got yourself a fine little sheep dog and looking for some handling advice? A great way to learn as much as you can about your working dog is to train with someone who knows more than you do!!

Check out some of the following clinics organized by members of the BC Stockdog Association. Spots fill up fast, so register soon!

 

PRIVATE CLINIC WITH JAMIE FLORENCE

Jamie is a local sheepdog handler and trainer who runs several dogs in Pro Novice and Open.

WHEN: October 15th and 16th 2005

WHERE: HighRun Training Center in Maple Ridge, BC. 13222 Sharpe Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C.

FEES: $200.00 per dog for both days, includes lunch

Contact: Jamie Florence respectively.

 

 

 

HERDING INSTINCT TEST

When: November 5th and 6th

Clinicians: Shelly Frizke will be doing all breeds. Jamie Florence will be doing Border Collies:

Time: Starts at 9am and goes until 4pm

Cost: 35.00 a dog. Your dog will get a certificate if a pass is given.

HERDING "FUN" TRIAL

When: November 27th

Offering a Novice course to 20 Border collies and a arena style course to all breeds in the afternoon. Border Collies will be separate from all breeds and Gayle Coglan will be judging the Border Collies.

Contact Jamie Florence for more information

HIGHRUN DOG SPORTS FACILITY OPEN FOR HERDING LESSONS!

Bev Mattsen, agility trainer, has opened a brand new training facility in Maple Rige.

13222 Sharpe Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C.


HIGHRUN OPEN HOUSE: October 15th they are offering open house. Come and "try the sheep and new field" day.

STOCKDOG LESSONS:

October 19 and 20 lessons or sheep rental time offered
from 930 am to 330.

October 26 and 27 lessons and sheep rental offered from
930 to 330.

November 1st and 2 lessons and sheep rental offered from 930 to 330

November 15th and 16th lessons and sheep rental offered from 930 to 330

Lessons are $20.00 and sheep rentals are $10.00 Must be pre paid and pre booked at HighRun before the day of sheep use. If you miss your time you will still have to pay
because space is limited.

Sheep rental is offered only to those who have worked Jamie's sheep before and or someone else's sheep and have good listening dogs. Sign up with Bev at HighRun or call Jamie at 604-466-0017 or 604-319-6554 to book and prepay your time.

 

EVENTS TO WATCH FOR!

Clinic with Ken Mackenzie in February 2006!

BC Stock Dog Trial in April 2006, judged by Marth McHardy

 


Congratulations to TDBCR member Cheryl and her dog Ruger, who took 3rd place in Rookie!

Congratulations to TDBCR member Cheryl and her dog Ric, who took 2nd place in Rookie and 4th place in Novice!

Congratulations to TDBCR member Sheena and her dog Piper, who took 5th place in Rookie!

 

 

Also Available: Private lessons on Jamie Florence's 25 acre field

Cost: $50 per hour

Contact: Lani Dorman for information

Don't forget to check out the BC Stock Dog Association for information on clinics, trials and trainers.

 

 
 
 

 

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