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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

Fall and Winter 2010 Clinics

  • We are in the process of setting up our fall and winter stock dog/herding clinics.
    Please let us know, ASAP which dates would work best for you, or if you would be coming to all of the dates.

    There MUST be a minimum of 10 dogs to hold a clinic. Otherwise we will offer private lessons on an individual basis, which can be any day of the week.

    Clinic Fee is $60.00 per dog, Private lessons are $60.00 for 1 1/2 hr. of individual training.
    These lessons incorporate both herding training and basic obedience training/manners. If you have a dog who needs more of one or the other, Russ will assess the situation, and use your time accordingly.


    If your name is on the list and you have not yet paid, please do so ASAP!

  • September dates Confirmed:

    Saturday September 11, 10 am - 5 pm. (Lakedell Arena).

    H.Graves (2)
    C. Kot (1)
    M. Irwin (1)
    P. Hagen (2)
    K. & G. Kaminski (1)
    H. Johnson (2)
    C. Bogach (1)
    5 spots available.

    Saturday September 25th 10 am - 4 pm. here at the farm. Tentative based on rain.

    H.Graves (2)
    C. Kot (1)
    M. Irwin (1)
    P. Hagen (2)
    K. & G. Kaminski (1)
    H. Johnson (1)
    C. Bogach (1)
    A. Eaton (1)
    5 spots available.

  • October Dates: If we have a good dry October, we will have clinics here at the farm, Oct. 2nd and 16th.

    Saturday October 16th.

    A. Eaton (1)
    14 spots available.

  • November Dates Confirmed (Lakedell Arena):

    Saturday November 6, 10am. - 5 pm.

    15 spots available.

    • Saturday November 20th. 10am. - 4pm. only

    H. & R. Graves (2)
    A. Eaton (1)
    M.Irwin (1)
    M. Brown (2)
    C. Kaufman (2)
    7 spots available.

    There will be no clinics in December, please call about private lessons in December and January.

  • January Dates Confirmed (Lakedell Arena):

    Saturday January 22. 10 am. - 5 pm.

    H. & R. Graves (2)
    13 spots available.

  • February Dates Confirmed (Lakedell Arena):

    Saturday February 9, 10 am. - 5 pm.

    15 spots available.

  • March Dates Confirmed (Lakedell Arena):

    All March Clinics will be held at the farm weather permitting.
    (dates TBA)

  • April Dates Confirmed (Lakedell Arena):

    Saturday April 2. 10 am - 5 pm.

    H. & R. Graves (2)
    13 spots available.

    Saturday April 23. 10 am - 5 pm

    H. & R. Graves (2)
    13 spots available.



    • When you pay, please specify which days you are booking for!

    You MUST Pre-Book!

    Once you register for the clinics, I will email you a map to get you here. Do not try to use Google maps, mapquest or your gps - you will get lost!

    Payment can be made below.

    Accepting a maximum of 15 dogs per day, book early to avoid disapointment!

    For your convenience you can pay on the PayPal link below, with a credit card.

    Note: The PayPal payment will come up as K9Kennels which is the account we set it up as.

    Herding Clinics in Calgary    Due too his evergrowing work schedule, Russ will no longer be training at stock dog clinics in Calgary.
    The nice folks at Clever Canines (Canine Educator/Trainer & Behaviorist), in Calgary Alberta may still be holding their stock dog clinics. If you are interested in attending a 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.