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Ranch Roping Clinic and Competition
Instructor: From Spruceview, Jim Cumberland Clinic Fee: $135.00 per person, includes Saturday lunch.
12:00 noon Competition Start.
Competition Fee: $60 per person / 3 man teams, best score on 6 head. (Competitors do not have to attend the clinic)
Contact Russ: 780-682-2020 or 780-514-6145
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!
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.
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.
These clinics are 'hands on' so whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced stock dog handler, you will be right out there with your dog and our sheep, moving them around the pen or the field. Russ will give instruction to each individual as to what he wants you to do, and will be right beside the first timers to guide you around - physically if necessary so that your dog moves to the right position to move the sheep.
Dress accordingly to the weather - good boots or shoes that you can move around in easily and sometimes quickly, layered clothing that allows you to remove some if you work up a sweat.
In the warmer months, ladies, please remember that a halter top or low rise jeans are not appropriate for herding - there is a lot of running around, and Russ sometimes has to physically grab ahold of a belt loop or the back of a top, to help guide you into position. Jeans and a T-shirt are great. Be considerate of his job!
Herding Clinics in Westerose
2012 Clinics listed below
Russ still plans on hosting clinics here at the farm well into the winter. Dress warmly in layers - hot soup will be provided for lunch!
If we can secure dates at Lakedell Arena, we will! Lakedell is an indoor heated arena with excellent washroom facilities. So if you don't like working in the cold, book yourself in to these clinics!
Saturday January 7th. 10 am - 3 pm. Here at the farm
Greg & Kelly Kaminski (2) 5 spots available.
Saturday January 21st. 10 am - 3 pm. Lakedell Arena!
Paul Wilcox (1)
Saturday February 25th. 10 am - 3 pm. Lakedell Arena!
Alana Eaton (1) 3 spots available.
Russ prefers a minimum of 10 dogs to hold a clinic.
Clinic Fee is $60.00 per dog, Private lessons are $60.00 for a 1/2 to 1 hr. of individual training.
All Future Clinics will be held at the farm.
PAYMENT METHODS
You MUST register by calling or emailing before the clinic date!
Preferred Payment in cash please before each clinic starts.
For your convenience you can also pay on the PayPal link below, with a credit card.
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