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AHBA TRAINERS & FACILITY DIRECTORY
Listing of trainers or facilities here does not confer a recommendation by the AHBA. As with any product/service ask around to see if trainer/facility is appropriate for your needs.
Also, please check our list of approved AHBA judges for someone in your area (link is in "Program Overview" at left). Often times judges can provide lessons or can refer you to someone who does.
This list is in alphabetical order by Country, State and Province.
If you would like to be added to this list, contact Linda Leek at herdewe@me.com
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Lynn Leach, Downriver Farm, 58428 McKay Rd., Hope,
BC, CANADA V0X 1L2
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All Breed Stock Dog Training: Training, trials, clinics, individual practice, private lessons. |
lynn@downriver.org
www.downriver.org
604-869-7656
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Tanya Wheeler, Tucker Creek Farm, RR#3, 3020 Highway 61, Thunder Bay,
ON, CANADA
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Tucker Creek Farm is located on 92 acres with fields & arenas for regulation trials AHBA, AKC, CKC and ASCA (sheep, ducks, & cattle). |
tuckercr@tbaytel.net
www.tuckercreek.net
807-473-5629
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| John Scharis, Hagahallvägen 2, 61734 Skärblacka, SWEDEN |
All Breed Stock Dog Training: Training, clinics, individual practice, private lessons. |
kennel@torlundablue.se
www.torlundablue.se
00046-11-57998
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Suzanne Nevada, Sunset Acres Farm, Wasilla, AK, USA
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AKC/AHBA/ASCA trial facility and stock provider, wool sheep and ducks. 110x210 grass trial arena; 50x50 training pen; 50x100 arena/training pen; 76x36 training pen. All breed training, trials, clinics, individual practice, private lessons. |
silvera@mtaonline.net |
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Karen Clymer, Chino Valley,
AZ, USA
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Lessons on sheep and Ducks. Round pen, 100x135 field, 135x230 field, 2 1/2 acre field. Beginners to advanced dogs and handlers; all breeds welcome. Experienced in AHBA, AKC, ASCA trialing. |
kmjc@northlink.com
928-636-2438
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Fran Evans, Sweetwater Ranch, Florence,
AZ, USA
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Training Beginner through Adv. on sheep, cattle and ducks. Stock and arenas appropriate fo your dog. All Breeds. Handling service available in AHBA, ASCA, and AKC. |
sweetwateraz@aol.com
www.sweetwaterstockdogs.com
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Narita Siegal, Southeast
AZ, USA
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We have a 78 acre ranch available for clinics, trials, etc. There is a 90 ft round pen and several fenced acre fields. The rest of the property is open range land. |
hsnrs@powerc.net
www.naritafarmaussies.com
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Dorothy "Dot" DeLisle, Ramona,
CA, USA
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All breed herding lessons and instinct testing on goats and sometimes ducks. Clinics. General stockdog asa well as trialing instruction. AHBA and AKC judge. |
gsdvominsel@cox.net
www.members.cox.net/gsdvominsel
760-789-3448
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Janna Duncan, Drummond Ranch, 32230 Angeles Forest Highway, Vincent Hill,
CA, USA 93550
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AHBA & AKC Herding Judge, Test & Trial Trainer, Clinics, Events, Instinct Testing. Katahdins, Barbabados, Scottish Blackface, Rambouilets. |
drummondranch@rglobal.net
www.drummondranch.net
661-266-8418
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Terry Kenney, T.A.S.K. Farms, 10705 Leona Ave., P.O. Box 804, Leona Valley,
CA, USA 93551
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AKC and AHBA judge. Sheep Rental, Katadin X Sheep for sale, Facility Rental, Stock Dog Training, Clinics. |
Herdem@aol.com
www.taskfarms.com
661-305-2501
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Debra Lehr, Lehr's Lazy "L" Ranch, 9159 Katena Lane, Wilton,
CA, USA 95693
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Stock rental (sheep/goats/geese) for practice or training/demo's/trials; training assistance available. Arenas/field for all AKC, AHBA, ASCA & ISDS (Novice) style courses. Lambs and Dog-Broke sheep for sale occasionally. Old English Sheepdogs & Border Collie pups. |
delehr8410@aol.com
phone: 916-687-7131
fax: 916-687-7884
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Adrian Lopez, Rancho Oso stockdog training, Santa Barbara,
CA, USA
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AHBA, AKC, Western Cowboy judging. Cattle and sheep. Pastures, Arenas, and Round Pens. Private lessons and clinics available. |
cowdogger@verizon.net
www.rancho-oso.com
805-451-9387
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Shannon & Gayle Oxford, 13749 E. Kettleman Lane, Lodi,
CA, USA 95240
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AHBA, AKC & ASCA courses Training arena, Trial Arena and 5 acre field trial. Sheep & ducks. Private, Semi-Private and group Lessons, Workshops & Clinics, Practice Runs, Trial Sheep rental. Training all breeds since 1984. |
ox4ranch@clearwire.net
www.ox4ranch.clearwire.net
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Robin Penland-Elliott, On The Lamb Herding Lessons, PO Box 935, Fillmore,
CA, USA 93016
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I have 20 years of experience to offer you and your dog. I have expertise in AHBA, AKC, ASCA, and USBCHA. I have earned HTCH's, HC's, WTCH's, Top 20 Finals', World Team Member, 17 State Championships. I offer a relaxed, professional, atmoshere to train any herding breed how to think and talk to stock. I have multiple facilities for every level of dog from an instinct test to advanced work. I have broke sheep, wild sheep, and ducks. Come on over for herding lessons. |
herding@robinonthelamb.com
www.robinonthelamb.com
619-917-2599
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Peggy Richter, Kuymal Kennels, Inyokern,
CA, USA 93527
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Wed & Thur in Lancaster, CA. 93536
Training beg. to adv. Ducks, sheep, geese & goats. sheep or goose rental. Mult. fenced arenas. Belgian Sheepdogs since 1980; Herding CHs in AKC, AHBA & ASCA. 1st dog to "title out" in AKC.AHBA & AKC judge. All AKC courses available.
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kuymall@verizon.net
www.kuymal.com
760-377-5926
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| Val Manning, Rancho Terra Norte' 1127 ECR 82, Wellinton, CO, USA 80549 |
All Breed Stock Dog Training: Training for all levels and styles of herding, AKC & AHBA trials, clinics, monthly fun days, individual practice, private lessons. |
TerraNorte@aol.com
www.ranchoterranorte.com
970-568-7708
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Cathy Balliu, Valdemar Farm, Ft Lupton,
CO, USA
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Private lessons, trial site rental,clinic site rental, clinics, sheep rental. |
cballiu@yahoo.com |
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Cappy Pruett, P.O. Box 207, Wiggins,
CO, USA 80654
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Stockdog clinics, stock behavior/handling clinics, livestock handling for trials, lessons and demonstrations. Experienced in training and handling all breeds of herding dogs. |
cappy@cappypruett.com
www.cappypruett.com
580-716-0162
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Marc and Sue Mesa, Branstock Farm, 3234 Old Elbert Rd., Royston,
GA, USA
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All breed herding instruction. 13 years experience with all AKC and non-AKC breeds. AHBA Judges. Advanced titles in AHBA, AKC, ASCA. |
mmesa@earthlink.net
706-245-8566
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Don Couch, 20024 Red Top Road, Caldwell,
ID, USA 83607
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Private lessons, clinics, all-breed instruction, custom dog training, 100-ewe Dorper/Katahdin sheep flock, stock rental on/off site, facility rental, various arenas and large fields on 90 acres in Caldwell, ID. USBCHA and AHBA judge. |
dondawn1@yahoo.com
www.stockdogging.com
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Janie Nafsinger, Ohadi Kennels, Caldwell,
ID, USA
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Herding lessons, test/trial Dorper flock, stock rental on/off site, facility rental, 50 round pen, 125x125, 50x140(duck), 100x200, 200x250, 500x1300 field. Experienced in AKC, ASCA, AHBA through championship levels, handling services available. AHBA and AKC judge. |
ohadi@speedyquick.net
208-850-7381
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Linda Franklin, Shabbona,
IL, USA
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All-breed herding training and preparation for trialing. 22 years of herding experience. Have competed in ASCA, AHBA, AKC & CKC. Sheep of all experience levels. Clinics & demos, Sheep & site rental, AHBA trials & AKC matches. Dog-broke sheep for sale. Control ring & 5 other working areas. |
815-824-2746 |
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Tammie Rogers, DarnFar Ranch, Brownstown,
IL, USA
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Herding Lessons. Pens, arenas and training fields. Facility Rental. AHBA judge. Host herding events. Clinics. Dorper-cross sheep. Ducks and geese at some times of the year.
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tammie@darnfar.com
www.DarnFar.com
618-427-3333
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Denise Rackley, Clearfield Stockdogs, South Eastern
IN, USA
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Herding lessons; clinics offered. Round Pen, Arena, Pasture. Sheep, ducks. |
denice.r@lycos.com
www.clearfieldstockkdogs.com
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Jerry Rowe's Twin Creek Farm Sheep Herding Camp, 1771 S 85th Ave., Osborne,
KS, USA 67473
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Twin Creek Farm provides individual attention in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Specializing in teaching handler to read livestock & work with their dog as a team. Come join us in the beautiful land of OZ for a sheep herding adventure! |
jrowe@ruraltel.net
www.twincreekherding.com
785-346-2227
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| Dr. Mary B. Adelman, German Shepherd Club of W KY, Glendhenmere Kennels, 229 Glendhenmere Lane, Hazel, KY, USA 42049 |
We have compatible obedience trining to set the dogs up for non-force conntrol on the herding field. Non-force in all areas of training including the herding field. Our trainers are skilled and titled. |
maryba@toast.net 270-436-2858 |
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Jeanne Weaver, Williamston,
MI, USA
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Year round lessons, custom training, clinics. Begginers to advanced. All herding breeds are welcome. Facilities include a 60x60 pen, a small field and a very large field. |
weaver3@shiatel.tds.net
517-468-2246
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JoAnna Yund, Training Camp, Scandia,
MN, USA
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All-breed herding instructions; clinics; AHBA tests & trials; demonstrations. |
JoAnnaY@aol.com
www.trainingcampinc.com
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Debbie George, Away2Me Farm, Puxico,
MO, USA
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Private lessons, small group clinics, puppies and occasional started dogs. Custom dog training, St.Croix sheep, Jersey calves, facility and sheep rental. Variety of training areas available. AHBA, AKC judge. |
dgeorge@dextermo.net
573-222-6083
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Jim New, A.U. McElvoy Farm, Hwy 151, North Risco,
MO, USA
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AHBA Judge
, AHBA & AKC trials, private lessons with all herding breeds, stock rental on or off site. |
jim_new@att.net
573-396-5730 afer dark
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Larry Painter, Cleveland,
MO, USA
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Stockdog training and handling services. Experience in all herding breeds. Clinics, private lessons and weeklong Cowcamp. We have sheep, goats, & cattle to work and a variety of pen sizes including a 60x120 indoor arena. Located just south of Kansas City.
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kuawarri@fairpoint.net
www.kuawarri.com
816-618-3477
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Nancy Lee Obermark, Outrun Farm, 11500 Whispering Pines Drive,Olive Branch,
MS, USA 38654
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Instruction, Workshops, Judging. Registered St.Croix Sheep, Royal White Sheep |
sheepdog922@aol.com
901-268-7743
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Claire Apple, Trials and Tribulations Farm, Pittsboro,
NC, USA
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Training upright/loose-eyed dogs. Sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, guineas. 60x90 duck arena, 100x200 sheep arena, 3 acres of woods. Duck flock for hire for trials. AKC, AHBA, ASCA chore training. |
dogtraining@gmail.com
www.ncdogtraining.blogspot.com
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| Vicki Hughes Possum Hollow Farms 371 CC Lovelace Rd Rutherfordton, NC, USA 28139 |
Possum Hollow privides herding training for all levels including regularly monthly clinics, camps, and private or group lessons. The facilities are excellent and available for events. All breeds welcome. Sheep and goats available for beginning and intermediate. Cattle is also available for advanced. |
possumhollow@gmail.com www.possumhollowfarms.com 828-429-6388 |
| Kelly Martin Findley Vue Farm 4607 NC 62 Hwy Burlington, NC, USA 27217 |
Findley Vue Farm is a AKC/AHBA/ASCA herding facility using Katahdin/Doper sheep and Call ducks. A round pen and three arenas: 50'x100', 75'x150', and 100'x200' are available. |
KMVideos@msn.com 336-570-9421 |
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John Holman, Dog4ewe Stockdogs, 415 N. Clay Ave., Clay Center,
NE, USA 68933
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All breed training facility. We offer lessons, board and training, dog broke sheep, Border Collie pups and started dogs at times. AKC, AHBA and USBCHA judging and training.
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john.dog4ewe@navix.net
www.dog4ewe.com
402-469-5056
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Ann Witte, Gaelyn Glenn Farm, Springfield,
NE, USA (near Omaha)
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Herding training for all breeds; sheep. Specializing in upright style dogs. All-Breed AKC and AHBA Herding Trials. AKC and AHBA Herding Judge. |
adoannie@webtv.net
402-339-5200
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| Diane Sobel-Meyer, Outback Farm, 18 Stempert Rd., Branchville, NJ, USA 07826 |
All breed's & mix breed stockdog training. Privates, clinics, trials. Hair sheep & ducks available. Several different outdoor arenas/ pens & 40' X50' indoor. AHBA Judge. |
Diane@outbackfarm.net www.outbackfarm.net 973-948-5668 house 973-670-7587 cell |
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Steve & Anne Shope, Legends Three Pine Ranch, Estancia,
NM, USA
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Clinics (at our ranch or your facility) - any level stockwork - any class of stock - specializing in the Australian Shepherd. Stockdog 101 Manual & DVD/Obedience Manual & DVD, both for sale. Visit our facility and web site to check out our credentials & products. |
shopes@legendsaussies.com
legendsranch@hotmail.com
www.legendsaussies.com
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Lisa Edwards Stockdogs, Bitterbrush Kennel & Livestock, Gardverville,
NV, USA
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AHBA judge. Stockdog training, herding lessons, trial handling, clinics. Sheep, goats, cattle, & ducks/geese. |
renansnip@earthlink.net
www.stockdogs4ewe.com
775-790-1970
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| Terri Jones & Sandy Moore, Sheepcamp Kennel & Livestock, Gardnerville, NV, USA |
Specializing in All Breed training and trialing. Clinics and lessons available. |
sheepcamp1@hotmail.com justintyme1@wildblue.net
775-392-1065
775-781-5946
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Jean Barrett, Derby,
NY, USA (near Buffalo)
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All Breed Lessons for Beginners. Sheep & Ducks (seasonal). Various sized pens and up to large field - 30 acres. Stock and facility rental available. AHBA, AKC, ASCA. |
wickeddogs@verizon.net
www.wickedworkingdogs.com
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Sarah D Todd, Dog Days Farm, Salem,
NY, USA
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Specializing in upright loose eyed breeds using guidance based training (rather than correction based). |
dognut@sover.net
518-854-9704
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Tonya Haney WORKINGSD 1388 Lockwood Rd Barberton,
OH, USA 44203
Coventry Township
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We are located on 5 acres. Barn is 30x40 with approximate 30x20 indoor working area as well as 10X10 stalls for up close work. Also have approx. 80x70 small area ouutside, 20x 40 take pen alongside barn, 100x190 field and 260x225 field. Also access to many acres unfenced land. I have been workingwith herding dogs 14 yrs and have titled many dogs for others and myself. Pround trainer of Ch Rocky, first breed CH GSD male to acquire a herding excellent title. He was also titled as high as he could go in AHBA & ASCA along the way gathering a total or so of 17 HIT's in all 3 organizations (OB in ASCA) as well as HIT from Intermediate at the GSDCA specialties. I am available for instinct testing, lessons & in house boarding and training. Small flock of predomiately Cheviot sheep. Also, if you desire something different to do, we have a flock of chickens, a few pigs depending on the time of yr and also swimming. I amcurrently working on training my Rocky great grand daughter, who is my main chore dog to compete in Dock Dogs. |
Leeray@aol.com
330-606-3168
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Kathy Allen, Huszar Farm, PO Box 648, Parkman,
OH, USA 44080-0648
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Licensed AHBA and AKC herding judge. Have trialed in AKC, AHBA, ASCA, 19 years experience. All-breed training, demonstrations, stock rental, occasionally dog broke stock. 4 area of different sizes to work in. Sheep only. |
kmartct@yahoo.com
440-548-2817
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Kelly Malone, Karma Performance, 14980 Marshallville St. NW, Canal Fulton,
OH, USA 44614
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Karma Performance is set on 5 acres with a 200'x200' trial arena, a 150'x140' test arena, and a 50'x50' training pen. The 45 plus head of sheep are mixed with pure-bred Border Cheviots, cross-bred Cheviots, Barbs and Katahdin crosses. Sheep can be mixed and matched to give you amy level of difficulty desired. Lessons, rentals, clinics, demos, sheep camps and outside clinicians are available. The emphasis in all activities is calm, efficient, practical shepherding. Handlers are given a thorough grounding on how to help their dogs learn their job of controlling themselves and livestock. Handlers are helped to learn how to read and understand livestock to help them in day to day sheep herding and trialing. Kelly Malone, the owner of Karma Performance, has been herding for 15 years. She is the breeder, owner, and handler of multiple High In Trial German Shepherd Dogs, including 5x HIT HV Reva and 7x HIT HV Drummer. Karma Performance turns out students that are accomplised, professional, and successful. Multiple students have taken their dogs out onto the trial fields and won titles, placements, and multiple HIT's.
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330-618-1776 |
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Kent & Lori Herbel, XP Ranch & Stockdog Training, Route 1, Box 52A, Putnam,
OK, USA 73659
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Professional stockdog training and handling services. We work with all breeds, all levels. Clinics, demonstrations, private and group lessons, Judging, and herding camps available. See our web site for more info. |
xplori@hotmail.com
www.xpranch.com
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Jane Wittstock, DIXIE'S Animal Training, Collinsville,
OK, USA
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7 acre AKC/AHBA herding facility. Katadin/Dorper sheep. See web page for classes, clinics and trials. |
jane@dixiesanimaltraining.org
www.dixiesanimaltraining.org
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Chris Davies, Southern Chester County,
PA, USA
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Private Lessons, Clinics, AHBA and ASCA Events. All Breed herding/working instruction. Sheep, ducks, 100' Round pen, 110x220 arena, 4 acre field, pens and chutes. Ecperienced in AHBA, AKC, and ASCA trialing. AHBA Judge.
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FlyAway@mailaka.net www.flyawayaussies.bravepages.com |
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Russ Ford, Aggieland Stockdogs, P.O. Box 100, Kurten,
TX, USA 77862
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Training, Instruction, Started Dogs for sale. AHBA & ASCA herding judge.
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stockdogs@msn.com
979-589-3213
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Alan and Marie Koebke, Alamar Farm, 4029 FM 121, Van Alstyne,
TX, USA 75495
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Beggining through advanced herding lessons for all herding breeds on sheep and/or goats. Working Border Collies for catlle, sheep/goats. Puppies/older dogs occasionally. Meet the sheep opportunities. Stock and fields or all levels. AKC and AHBA judge. Advanced competition in AKC, AHBA, ASCA, USBCHA. |
amkoebke@gmail.com
www.alamarfarm.com
903-364-5641
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Joy Sebastian-Hall, "Roux Crew", 22083 Kmiec Road, Hempstead,
TX, USA 77445
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Stock dog training, all herding breeds. 20 years of experience in USBCHA, AKC, ASCA & AHBA. AKC & AHBA judge. 14 HIT/RHIT at National Specialties including Beardie, GSD, Aussie & Corgi. Clinics, lessond, in house training, begginer to Open level. Livestock contractor, prof. handling. Livestock for sale. |
sheepgoddess@rouxcrew.com
www.rouxcrew.com
832-275-8453
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Robyn Johnson-Garrett, Temptation Australian Shepherds,
UT, USA
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All breed herding instruction on sheep and ducks. Experience in ASCA, AHBA and some AKC trialing. I've been trialing Aussies for 25 years. AHBA and ASCA stock dog judge. Round pen, 90x60 arena, 110x200 arena, 7 acre field. Katahdin X and dorper X Sheep and site rental. |
robyn@onederdog.com
robyn@temptationaussies.com
801-860-1843
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Laura Noll, Glenrose Farms, Southwestern
VA. USA
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Over 25 yrs experience in All-Breed (esp. with GSDs, Rotts, all Belgians, Aussies, & many other breeds) & Border Collie herding training, trialing & judging in most herding programs. Seminars, lessons, & board n' train available on a limited basis. Variety of field sizes, Dorset sheep for training and sale. |
info@glenrosefarms.com
www.glenrosefarms.com
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Susan Rhoades, Keepstone Farm, Berryville,
VA, USA
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All breed herding lessons, clinics, Judging, 75 acre full service facility able to handle all your herding needs. |
keepstonefarm@aol.com |
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Barbara Davenport, PackLeader Farm Gig Harbor,
WA, USA
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Herding lessons, test/trial flock, stock rental on/off site, facility rental, 60 rounpen, 100x100, 100x200, 125x250, 60x100 (duck) arenas and 300x600 field. Experienced in AKC, CKC, ASCA, AHBA through chamionship levels, handling services available. AHBA and CKC judge. |
K9SayNo@aol.com
www.packleaderdogtraining.net
253-884-5959
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Elsie Rhodes, Winlock,
WA, USA
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Herding lessons, clinics and dog training. |
elrhodes2@msn.com
360-785-0831
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Shannon Wolfe, Genoa City,
WI, USA
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Year round Lessons, beggining to very advanced. AHBA, AKC, USBCHA judge. Experienced through vhampionship levels in AHBA, ASCA (WTCH), and AKC. Multiple working areasin various sizes. Clinics and demonstrations. Please visit our website.
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brass@genevaonline.com
www.shannonwolfeherding.com
262-279-9917
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