How It Works
Weekly Herding Lesson
For those looking for consistent sessions with sheep or goats and occasionally cattle.
Monthly Herding Lesson
For those that come once a month or less to work with the sheep or goats.
Instinct Herding Testing
For those looking to see if their dog has livestock instinct.
Private Consultion
For those with other types of training needs. (Obedience, Rally, Conformation, Service work)
Livestock Rentals
For those that are more advanced and can work the sheep or goats on their own.
Board and Train
For those that are seeking in-house boarding and daily training.
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Dogs We Work With
FAQ
How do I get started?
To begin, simply book an appropriate training session or reach out to us through our contact form here.
What about females in season?
Females in season may still attend lessons as usual. Extra care to avoid males is required.
How do I get there?
Our address is 10102 Bellflower Avenue, Cherry Valley, CA. Take the long gravel road to the training arena. Drive slow and watch for loose animals.
Do you have a restroom?
Yes, there is a clean porta potty for your use in the parking area.
Do you offer training clinics?
Yes, we invite outside trainers to the Ranch that align with our training beliefs several times a year.
Do you breed dogs?
Yes, we are a preservation breeder of only health tested purebred Australian Cattle Dogs and Working Kelpies. We have a waiting list, so contact us early in your planning.
About Us
My Story
My dog career started in Junior Showmanship in the early 1980s with English Cocker Spaniels and then an Irish Setter. In the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Australian Cattle Dog and purchased my first ranch bred blue heeler in Colorado.
Most of my dogs compete almost every weekend in either herding, conformation, obedience, Rally, agility, barn hunt, nose work, or dock diving.
In 2010, I entered my first herding trial. Since then, my dogs and I have earned nearly 100 High in Trial awards, numerous herding and conformation championships.
My foundation sire Maverick, is the first ACD to earn the AKC Rally Championship title (RACH), the only two-time ACDCA National Versatility winner, the first National Owner Handler Series best of breed winner, and the first GCH to earn the herding triple crown of arena championships (AKC, AHBA, ASCA).
I have also bred and trained ACD and Kelpie service dogs while managing the training facility here in Southern California.
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