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Russ & Eve Finlay   Westerose,   Alberta,   Canada     Ph: 780 - 682-2020     Fax: 780 - 682-2111    

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Stock Dog Training



 If you are interested in stock dog (herding) training - private lessons, or of the next available clinic, please give us a call!
Depending on the weather, we will either be here at our farm, or at Lakedell Arena. 780-682-2020


Stock dog training begins with simple obedience training. Teaching a dog to come to you, lie down etc. are all necessary things. All trainers use different methods of training, so if you are involved in an existing training school, the methods taught there may not be the same methods we use here. Do not dispair! The smart thing to do, and what we recommend, is to take something from each trainer you go to - there is no one perfect method of training a dog. Each dog is different, and each task you are wanting your dog to learn, is different. What works for one dog, may not work for another. If you are familiar with Cesar Millan (The dog Whisperer) and his methods, ours are quite similar. We use the same 'Leader of the Pack' mentality. Dogs are pack animals, and in your family, which is your dogs pack, you must be the dominant leader of that pack. If you aren't your dog will be.

We use a pressure and release method - pressure when the dog is not doing as it should, and immediate release, when it does.
So, we welcome you to come on out to our clinics and have a fun day, working with the sheep and training your dog!

You will learn the basics of the dog/handler relationship, discuss the natural abilities of the dog and the learn the mechanics of training your dog to herd livestock.

Herding Clinics in Westerose

December/January Herding Clinics Dates:

  • February 26 clinic in Lakedell arena, start time 10 am. confirmed. Cost is $60. per dog.
    This will be our ONLY clinic in Feburary as it was the only available arena date.

    • Accepting a maximum of 15 dogs, book early to avoid diappointment!

    ARENA COST - $60.00 per dog. Payment MUST be made in advance so that we know exactly how many will be coming. (or Please call to make arrangements if you do not have a credit card.)
    For your convenience you can pay on the PayPal link below, with a credit card.

    Herding Clinics in Calgary - They have officially started up again - please visit the Clever Canines website for dates and times!

    The nice folks at Clever Canines (Canine Educator/Trainer & Behaviorist), in Calgary Alberta have hired Russ to put on stock dog clinics Friday evenings in Calgary starting in January, 2008. If you are interested in attending one of these clinics with your dog - any breed, please give them a call. 403-226-2275. They were recently featured in an article in the Calgary Herald.


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